Free & Cheap Things to Do in Queens, NY

  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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Santoor Grill 257-05 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY MoreLess Info
Authentic Indian cuisine is prepared daily using fresh and quality ingredients mixed with a blend of exotic herbs and spices
5.8 Miles
95% 18809 votes
Architectural Buildings 42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017 MoreLess Info
Approximately 21,600,000 people visit Grand Central Terminal each year making it the sixth most visited tourist attraction in the world, and it is the largest such facility in the world having 44 platforms that service 67 subway tracks. The facility also has 68 shops and 35 places to eat.
5.8 Miles
80% 731 votes
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Harlem

Historic Districts 110th to 150th streets, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Harlem is a large neighborhood in Manhattan that is best known for its status as an African-American cultural center. The location, which was the focus of the Harlem Renaissance arts movement, contains a City College of New York branch campus and the New York College of Podiatric Museum.
5.8 Miles
86% 16931 votes
Modern Art Museums 11 West 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10019 MoreLess Info
At the Museum of Modern Art, guests will have the opportunity to visit a variety of painting and sculpture exhibitions. This location, which also hosts shows several films on a rotating basis, host film festivals, lectures, and other events.
5.9 Miles
96% 42296 votes
Observation Decks 30 Rockefeller Center, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Opened in 1933, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck is situated at 853 feet above the street and offers a panoramic view of the city.
5.9 Miles
83% 10739 votes
Natural History Museums 79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Over 32 million artifacts are housed in 27 interconnected buildings at the American Museum of Natural History making it one of the largest museums in the world. Some of the more prominent permanent exhibits include Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
5.9 Miles
85% 277 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Central Park West and 79th Street, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Operating out of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium offers exhibits that help guests to understand the natural world. Directed by famous scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the location's staff members include Bill Nye the Science Guy.
5.9 Miles
91% 11120 votes
Architectural Buildings Between 47th and 51th Streets, New York City, NY 10020 MoreLess Info
The Rockefeller Center has 19 buildings on 22 acres including the Radio City Music Hall and the GE Building. The center is surrounded by a flag from each of the countries in the United Nations.
6.0 Miles
91% 3861 votes
Shopping Districts New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Fifth Avenue Scottsdale is a downtown area that features a variety of restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, and crafts shops. Visitors who are interested in a location that blends the urban with the suburban will enjoy this site.
6.0 Miles
93% 7363 votes
Libraries 5th Ave and 42nd St, New York City, NY 10018 MoreLess Info
The New York Public Library holds a wide variety of books, periodicals, and movies for visitors to enjoy. This location also hosts a variety of events, including the 'Books at Noon' series and 'The Chef Says'.
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4% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 214 E 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 MoreLess Info
Featuring fully digital projection and sound, the Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas is a movie theater that offers guests the opportunity to view the latest movie releases. Other amenities include at-home ticketing, concessions, and theater rentals.
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