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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7.0 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.
7.0 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.
7.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Bars 414 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002 MoreLess Info
The Big Apple Sports Palace is a sports bar and restaurant where patrons can catch their favorite games on 30 televisions including 6 large screens. They also have a tiki bar and often host live entertainment including music.
7.1 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.
7.1 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.
7.1 Miles
100% 14 votes
Breweries 19-33 37th Street, Astoria, NY 11105 MoreLess Info
Visitors to SingleCut Beersmiths can take free, scheduled 30-minute tours of the brewery or just enjoy beers, pub-style food and live music in their tasting room. They can also fill growlers.
7.1 Miles
50% 8 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 79-08 Cooper Avenue, Flushing, NY 11385 MoreLess Info
At Artistic Stitch Sports Complex, visitors can participate in a wide variety of sports activities; including soccer, dodge ball, and wiffle ball. The complex also has indoor batting cages that visitors can reserve.
7.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Dog Park 25 Avenue, Queens, NY MoreLess Info
Landing Lights Park is where Laguardia Airport has their landing lights. Patrons can watch planes land from this venue. There are 3 separate fields to landing lights. Patrons can also carry their dogs.
7.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105 MoreLess Info
The Ironbound Recreation Cntr is a facility offering a number of amenities and facilities for its visitors to enjoy. Several pools, a workout room, and an ice skating rink are among the facilities inside the center.
7.2 Miles
64% 98 votes
Bowling 19-45 49th Street, Astoria, NY 11105 MoreLess Info
Known by locals as one of New York's top bowling centers, Astoria Bowl offers modern amenities. The twenty-four lane bowling center features remodeled lanes, a beautiful sports lounge, pro shop and a nostalgic design. 
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