Free & Cheap Things to Do in New York City, NY

  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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48.5 Miles
69% 95 votes
Camping Site 68 Van Syckel's Road, Clinton, NJ 08809 MoreLess Info
The Spruce Run Recreation Area is composed mostly of the Spruce Run reservoir, which is the third largest reservoir in the state. The recreation site covers the 1,290 acres of the reservoir itself and 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping.
48.6 Miles
96% 274 votes
History Museums 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY MoreLess Info
The elegant Federal period building known as the Boscobel House & Gardens provide guests with a look into the past and enjoy its unique beauty. Tours of the mansion and self-guided walking tours of the gardens and trails are primary attractions along with events like the Shakespeare Festival.
48.6 Miles
100% 13 votes
Parks Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
Built on the grounds of the West Point Foundry, Foundry Dock Park offers a quiet and peaceful ambiance. Thus, it is an ideal spot to watch for birds or to enjoy a casual stroll. Canoeing and kayaking is also welcome.
48.7 Miles
95% 21 votes
Kayaking 14 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
An outfitter for river adventure trips, Hudson River Expeditions offers canoe, paddleboard, and kayak rentals, as well as boats for sale. The company offers instruction in all of these vehicles, as well as guided trips.
48.7 Miles
100% 19 votes
Historic Sites Kemble Aveniue, Cold Spring, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
Once home to a foundry that produced locomotives, West Point Foundry Preserve is now a nature preserve with several hiking trails that pass by historic structures. There is also a replica water wheel from the Industrial Revolution.
48.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
Located in Putnam County in Cold Spring, New York, the Putnam History Museum serves as a community resource to preserve the history of the county and the West Point Foundry. Visitors explore the area's history through events and displays.
48.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 85 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
Providing training in lacrosse, skating and hockey techniques, Fairfield Ice Academy is a multi-purpose facility. Throughout the year, special programs and activities such as summer skating camps and community hockey leagues are offered.
48.8 Miles
25% 4 votes
Recreation Centers 85 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 MoreLess Info
Providing a space for indoor fitness activities, Sportsplex@Fairfield has amenities like a rock climbing gym, field house, and gymnasium. The complex hosts games for a sport called Knockerball, where visitors dress in inflatable balls.
48.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Hobby Shops 1861 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 8753 MoreLess Info
As a card game shop, Close Encounter offers a variety of card games, from Magic: The Gathering to Yu-Gi-Oh. The shop hosts tournaments for cards and chess games that visitors can participate in on a weekly basis.
48.8 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
Once known as the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry Museum, the Putnam History Museum maintains a large collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia concerning the area. The museum hosts educational programs and school tours.