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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8.6 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks 1150 Clove Road, Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
Home to two ponds and a lake, Clove Lakes Park can be used for fishing, boating, ice skating, soccer, basketball, football and baseball. The park provides fitness paths, children's playgrounds, wooded areas, picnic facilities and a restaurant.
8.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Gardens 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, NY MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, Bridge Gardens is open to the public. Along with a park like setting, it further serves as an outdoor classroom for students interested in learning about horticulture and gardening.
8.7 Miles
43% 7 votes
History Museums 52 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
A privately owned, non-profit museum dedicated to the history of New Jersey and the surrounding areas, The New Jersey Historical Society was founded in 1845. The Society maintains extensive archives and collections of historic artifacts.
8.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
City Tours 299 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 MoreLess Info
Offered by a sightseeing tour company with an emphasis on Spanish-language clientele, City Tours - New York Tour is a professionally-guided bus tour of a series of New York City's major attractions.
8.7 Miles
93% 54 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 12402 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
Part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis stadium named for former player Arthur Ashe. It is used for US Open tennis and provides nearly 23,000 seats along with luxury suites.
8.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Flea Markets 50 New Jersey 120, East Rutherford, NJ 7073 MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of Bergen County, the New Meadowland Market features an array of delicious produce, fresh flowers, home and beauty items and more. The market features over 100 vendors weekly, with thousands of products to choose from.
8.8 Miles
88% 8 votes
Arcades 1207 Anderson Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 MoreLess Info
Rather than a simple arcade the Local Battles Gaming Center is essentially a LAN gaming center. Visitors can enjoy gaming on XBOX ONE, XBOX 360, PS3, PS4, and computers with either a group of friends that came with them or an online team.
8.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 210 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
As an art gallery for the public and a studio for artists, Seed Gallery showcases a variety of modern artwork. The gallery often hosts receptions and other events for the community to meet the artists and view their work.
8.8 Miles
72% 96 votes
Parks 11101 Corona Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355 MoreLess Info
Home to Meadow Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park can be used for boating, basketball, baseball, tennis, cricket, miniature golf and soccer. The park provides open green space, trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a zoo, a botanical garden and other recreation facilities.
8.9 Miles
93% 220 votes
Art Museum 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
Art and science combine at the Newark Museum through numerous art history, modern art, and scientific exhibits. The site also features a planetarium with regular shows and interactive children's programming through the entire museum.
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