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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9.6 Miles
31% 13 votes
Bowling 1600 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
Rab's Country Lanes is a bowling alley with 48 bumper lanes that features a pro shop, a snack bar and pizzeria, party rooms and a lounge with pool tables and darts. They also have cosmic bowling, leagues and tournaments.
9.7 Miles
59% 100 votes
Botanical Gardens 43 - 50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355 MoreLess Info
The Queens Botanical Garden is spread on 39 acres and features 28 separate gardens, such as the Children's Garden, the Arboretum, the Rose Garden, and the Wedding Garden. It has its own visitor's center.
9.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Fishing 125-00 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
Never Enuff Fishing is a private fishing charter company that takes trips on the Long Island Sound. Fish that can be caught on the trips include striped bass, sea bass, flounder, blackfish, fluke, and bluefish.
9.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 1605 Center Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 7024 MoreLess Info
As a Korean contemporary art gallery, Nahrah Gallery showcases new exhibits on a yearly basis from a mix of international and regionally recognized artists. These exhibits feature artwork such as pottery, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more.
9.7 Miles
13% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 7266 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater that offers an intimate atmosphere, Main Street Cinemas shows a variety of first-run movies. It serves a variety of concessions, including popcorn, soda, and various kinds of candy.
9.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds Vleigh Pl, 141th Street & Union Tpke, Queens, NY 11367 MoreLess Info
The Vleigh Place Playground is a 2.24-acre jointly operated playground that features restrooms, benches, handball courts, multiple playgrounds, and spray showers. Both playgrounds have a slide, climbing obstacles, and towers.
9.8 Miles
89% 57 votes
Parks Hudson Ter, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 MoreLess Info
Situated on top of a cliff, Fort Lee Historic Park provides multiple scenic overlooks near a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment. The park has an on-site Visitor Center that features living history programs and several walking paths and hiking trails.
9.8 Miles
51% 124 votes
Movie Theaters 2855 Ulmer Street, Flushing, NY 11354 MoreLess Info
The College Point Multiplex Cinema is a movie theater that offers Sony 4K Projectors, a food court, and Digital Cinema on every screen. The theater also has party facilities and assistive listening devices for handicapped moviegoers.
9.8 Miles
50% 4 votes
Playgrounds 5698 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 MoreLess Info
Befitting its name, Kissena Corridor Park is a narrow park that links together two other city parks. This park, however, does offer visitors open green space, basketball courts, ball fields, and separate playground areas.
9.9 Miles
93% 27 votes
Historic Sites 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354 MoreLess Info
Built in 1862 and being 2 stories high, the Flushing Town Hall is the home of the Council on Culture and Arts. Exhibition and public events, such as jazz concerts, are held in here. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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