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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42.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 8540 MoreLess Info
Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve is a 75 acre nature reserve populated by lakes, rocky creeks, wooded wetlands, and upland forests. The preserve offers 8 miles of maintained scenic trails providing views of the native flora and fauna.
42.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 269-299 Beach Front, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 8742 MoreLess Info
Located on the Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk offers visitors a one mile pathway with entertainment options like an aquarium, arcades, souvenir shops, and more. The boardwalk has several food options from local vendors, including ice cream.
42.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
Kayaking Paul T. Given County Park, Rtes 25 & 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy canoe and kayaking along a 5 and half mile stretch of the Nissequogue River with Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals Inc. Trips can start or end at 'Headwaters' at Paul T. Given County Park.
42.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks Smithtown, NY 11787 MoreLess Info
Paul T. Given County Park is located along the Nissequogue River. The park, which also has benches and picnic tables, offers river access, which makes it a suitable spot for boating, fishing, kayaking, or canoeing.
42.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bowling 154 Rt 94 S, Warwick, NY 10990 MoreLess Info
Featuring 28 synthetic surface lanes, Pin Street at Warwick caters to both league bowlers and recreational open bowlers alike. The facility features a snack bar, lounge, and billiard area as well as a professionally staffed pro shop.
42.9 Miles
The exquisite architecture and manicured landscaping of Morven Museum and Garden draws locals and visitors of Princeton. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the area and offers an array of art exhibitions within the space.
43.0 Miles
48% 21 votes
Comedy Clubs 518 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ MoreLess Info
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club features a full schedule of A-list comedians performing live year-round. They offer dinner-and-a-show combos with banquet-style food service, as well as coffee and desserts. Guests may bring their own beer and wine.
43.0 Miles
23% 13 votes
Comedy Clubs 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 MoreLess Info
Part of a chain of comedy clubs, Catch a Rising Star features a variety of comedic acts. Birthday parties and other celebrations are welcome here. Further, the club offers training and workshops for aspiring comedians.
43.0 Miles
97% 36 votes
Canoeing 483 Alexander St., Princeton, NJ 08540 MoreLess Info
A direct launch dock is available at the Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental at the Princeton Turning Basin Park. Guests can rent canoes or kayaks then paddle directly to the D&R Canal.
43.0 Miles
54% 28 votes
National & State Parks Smithtown, Smithtown, NY MoreLess Info
Children can enjoy ranger-led outdoor adventures or a hike for the entire family at Caleb State Park in Smithtown, New York. Many trails are set to a beautiful natural scenery, open for running, walking, and biking.
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