- 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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Covering 478 acres, the Green-Wood Cemetery was established in 1838 and it was the first green space in NYC. It is the final resting place for celebrities such as Louis Comfort Tiffany. Special events are organized in here, such as the Battle of Brooklyn Anniversary.
3.7 Miles
Indoor karting permits guests at the Pole Position Raceway to experience speed, fun, and safety. The high-performance karts can reach 45 mph while junior karts are available for kids who wish to race.
3.7 Miles
Housed on three floors, Bowl Rite Lanes offers a large area for bowling and other entertainment attractions. The family-friendly center, home to twenty four bowling lanes, also offers billiards, an arcade, a snack and drink bar and pro shop.
3.7 Miles
Tucked behind an art storage warehouse lies Mana Contemporary. This inspiring space houses many galleries and artist studios where visitors can watch the artists at work. The center offers three tours a day on weekdays.
3.8 Miles
Dedicated entirely to the contemporary art, MoMA PS1 is one of the largest institutions of this kind in America. It was founded in 1971 and, besides its permanent and temporary exhibitions, also organizes special events, such as the Warm Up and the Sunday Sessions.
3.8 Miles
A movie theater with nine screens, Pavilion Cinema displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater also offers reclining chairs, 3D movies, a game area and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
3.9 Miles
Covering 52 acres and attracting around 900,000 visitors each year, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden was established in 1911 and now displays over 10,000 species of plants. It is formed by gardens such as the Shakespeare Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Plant Family Collection.
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The only forest in Brooklyn is in Prospect Park. In this 585 acres environment there are also a lake, a zoo, the Audubon Center, and others. Each year, it is visited by approximately 10 million people. Festivals are held in here each year, like the Celebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival.
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The Murray Playground is a public playground that features amenities including dog-friendly areas, public restrooms, handball courts, and spray showers. The park also has several playgrounds for children to play on.