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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Expresso Cafe 8060 Austin Street, Queens, NY MoreLess Info
High-quality service compliments fine coffee and tasty, delectable pastries
5.5 Miles
90% 420 votes
Movie Theaters 136 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 MoreLess Info
An independent theater, Nitehawk Cinema screens a variety of movies, ranging from current Hollywood movies to classics, cult films, and art house and foreign offerings. The theater also features a restaurant and bar.
5.5 Miles
96% 6127 votes
Art Museum 1 E. 70th St., New York City, NY 10021 MoreLess Info
The Frick Collection features a variety of exhibits from past painters and sculptors from around the world. The location offers lectures, school visits, studio programs, courses and conversations, and concerts.
5.6 Miles
87% 483 votes
Bars Corner 27th Street on 5th Avenue, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
230 Fifth is an outdoor rooftop bar, club, and restaurant that provides guests with views of the Empire State Building. The location's menu items include pad Thai, fish tacos, fish & chips, and Chicken Paillard.
5.7 Miles
91% 1540 votes
Architectural Buildings 405 Lexington and 42nd St., New York City, NY 10174 MoreLess Info
The Chrysler Building, which opened in 1928, is the home of Blank Rome, InterMedia Partners, Regus, and Troutman Sanders. The location was designed in an Art Deco style and completed in 1930.
5.7 Miles
87% 1355 votes
Specialty Shops 767 Fifth Ave, New York City, NY 10153 MoreLess Info
FAO Schwarz holds the title of being the oldest toy store in the United States. Visitors of this site will not only be able to purchase goods, but will also be able to enjoy a large piano and magic shows or receive a face painting or glitter tattoos.
5.7 Miles
92% 4560 votes
Religious Buildings 460 Madison Avenue, New York City, NY 10022 MoreLess Info
St. Patrick's Cathedral is a Neo-Gothic-style church that was opened in 1910. The location, which also features a gift shop, hosts a concert series and offers mass services over 2,400 times per year.
5.7 Miles
60% 275 votes
Observation Decks 725 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10022 MoreLess Info
Trump Tower, named after famous businessman Donald Trump, features a variety of condominium and commercial spaces, including the flagship stores of Nike and Gucci. The location features a fine jewelry boutique, an ice cream parlor, a café, a grill, and a bar.
5.8 Miles
97% 65470 votes
Parks 59th to 110th St., from Central Park West to 5th Ave., New York City, NY 10022 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1980, Central Park covers 843 acres and features gardens, lakes, woodland areas and others. In here there are also playgrounds, sculptures and monuments, bridges, ball fields, as well as other amenities.
5.8 Miles
89% 791 votes
Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
The Music Hall of Williamsburg plays host to performances from artists like The Raveonettes, the Black Lips, and The Afghan Wings. The events at this location are often restricted by age.
5.8 Miles
98% 348 votes
National & State Parks 4-09 47th Road, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
With over 12 acres of lush and comfortable riverside views, Gantry Plaza State Park is a favorite among locals. With a walking path along four of the park's piers and a seating area looking upon midtown Manhattan, there is plenty to look at.
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