Free & Cheap Things to Do in Staten Island, NY

  • The list below includes 539 free or cheap things to do in or near Staten Island, New York, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Clove Lakes Park to Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk & Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Staten Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Flushing.
  • The list below includes 539 free or cheap things to do in or near Staten Island, New York, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Clove Lakes Park to Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk & Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Staten Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Flushing.
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National Lighthouse Museum 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Guests learn about the historical importance of the over 15,000 lighthouses worldwide, which include 600 in North America.
4.4 Miles
39% 23 votes
Beaches Father Capodanno Blvd & Sand Ln, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
Commonly visited for its boardwalk, South Beach is a coastal beach location offering a number of fun amenities and attractions to enjoy when visiting. Visitors enjoy relaxing in the sand, spending time in the ocean, or walking down the boardwalk.
4.7 Miles
93% 123 votes
Monuments North Shore Waterfront, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Dedicated to thos who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Postcards'-The Staten Island September 11 Memorial was opened for the visitors in 2004, 2 years after the project was initiated.
5.1 Miles
89% 117 votes
Botanical Gardens Staten Island Botanical Garden, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Inspired by the ancient Chinese culture, the Chinese Scholar's Garden features a rock garden, 8 pavilions, a bamboo forest, waterfalls, and a pond.
5.0 Miles
84% 137 votes
Historic Sites Beneath Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1663, the Fort Wadsworth covers 226 acres and is one of the oldest forts in the country. Among the events which are held here, the New York City Marathon passes through it.
5.2 Miles
71% 7 votes
Botanical Gardens 914 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
There are a wide variety of gardens at Staten Island Botanical Garden, and entry is free to most of them. The most popular garden replicates an ancient Chinese setting and includes a bamboo forest, waterfalls and multiple pavilions.
5.2 Miles
90% 58 votes
Specialty Museums 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to one of the country's most celebrated photographers, the Alice Austen House Museum & Garden exhibits more than 400 pictures shot by Alice Austen. The house was built in 1690 and is now a historic landmark.
6.4 Miles
97% 31 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 20 Ellis Street, Staten Island, NY 10307 MoreLess Info
Pinot's Palette Staten Island offers a paint, drink experience. Patrons will create any number of festive, whimsical and beautiful paintings while sipping on their favorite wine or beer from Pinot’s Palette’s bar and no art experience is required.
6.0 Miles
89% 151 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Only a ferry ride away, the Richmond County Bank Ballpark provides fans a Manhattan skyline view while watching the pros play ball. The venue also hosts birthday parties, trade shows and company picnics.
5.1 Miles
87% 189 votes
Cultural Centers 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
The Snug Harbor Cultural Center has on its site 3 gardens, a Music Hall which hosts a performing arts center, an exhibition of visual arts, and a veteran's memorial hall, among others. The facilities can be rented for public and private events.
5.0 Miles
97% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
The Noble Maritime Collection contains the art, writings, and maritime artifacts of artist John A. Noble. Exhibits inside the collection include his houseboat studio, a ship model gallery, and the atelier of Wichita Bill.
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