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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4.0 Miles
82% 4758 votes
Bus Tours PO Box 1592, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
The double-deckers from Big Taxi Bus Tours will take the visitors through the downtown and uptown New-York. Also, tours during the night are also available, across the Manhattan Bridge and into the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Some of the main attractions are the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial.
4.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Cultural Centers 2500 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 7047 MoreLess Info
The Union City PAC, or Performing Arts Center, hosts a wide variety of concerts, plays, dance performances, and other arts events throughout the year. The arts center first opened in 2009.
4.3 Miles
80% 93 votes
Paintball 47 11 Van Dam Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Indoor Extreme Sports offers paintball, zombie lasertag, arena lasertag, black ops lasertag, and more. Guests can enjoy adrenaline pumping games in a unique indoor atmosphere that brings the challenges to life.
4.3 Miles
68% 44 votes
Skating Rinks 47-32 32nd Pl, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Hosting skate camps and hockey leagues, City Ice Pavilion has its rink open to the public for freestyle ice skating. The pavilion also offers a side studio rink that can be rented for private parties of up to 6 people.
4.3 Miles
38% 8 votes
Parks Vernon Blvd & 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Named after the famous Queensboro Bridge, Queensbridge Park is a favorite among locals. The park includes handball courts, ball fields, BBQ grilling areas, and a number of dog friendly areas.
4.4 Miles
Art Gallery 41-26 27th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
RESOBOX is a unique Japanese art gallery and cultural space in New York's Long Island City. The exhibits are ever-changing and the space offers visitors tea, coffee and hands-on art classes.
4.4 Miles
48% 21 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 32-23 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
At YMCA of Long Island City, members can enjoy a swimming pool, sauna, basketball court, indoor running track, tennis courts, gym and a cardio room. They also have instruction classes for all ages.
4.6 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07304 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly 275 acres, Lincoln Park features fields for soccer, football and baseball as well as courts for basketball, tennis and handball. The park also has playgrounds, walking areas, picnic facilities and a fishing lake.
4.7 Miles
9% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 701 Route 440, Jersey City, NJ 07304 MoreLess Info
Having recently converted their projectors from standard to digital, Hudson Mall Cinemas plays the newest movie releases. Their tickets are $5 every day under 5 p.m. They also have an air hockey table.
4.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Children's Play Area 301 Penhorn Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 7094 MoreLess Info
As an indoor jumping facility, Pump It Up offers an inflatable playground for visitors to bring their children to. Visitors can purchase a party package, such as the Adventure Party package, that includes a private session for jumping.
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