Top 4 FREE Things To Do In NYC

Explore the most expensive city in the U.S.A without spending a dollar. 

Few places rival the energetic atmosphere of New York City. 

See the architecture, historic monuments, iconic sculptures, & colorful graffiti. 

Hear the sounds of traffic, music , & people reverberate off of stone & metal skyscrapers. 

Catch a whiff of fresh pizza or feel the breeze of an air conditioned shop as you walk past it on a hot summer day. There's something for all your senses in NYC.

It’s expensive though. 

So grab a pair of your favorite walking shoes. Here’s 4 of the best FREE things to do in NYC : 

Trek the Highline Trail 

Explore this rich green retreat suspended 30 feet above the busy city streets of west Manhattan.

This 1.5 mile trail used to be a cargo train railroad. Now it serves as a lush green walking path surrounded by city architecture.

The trail has art sculptures spread throughout with plenty of benches for you to take a load off & soak it all in.   

Set sail & capture stunning views of the NYC skyline on this 25 minute boat trip.

On a sunny day, the buildings appear to sparkle & shine, like a holographic postcard of the city. You can even capture exceptional views of the Statue of Liberty.

Ferries leave Whitehall terminal from the southern tip of Manhattan every 15-20 minutes. 

Soak in the spectacular views of the East River skyline on one of the world’s most popular bridges.

This one mile bridge is the perfect way to get your daily steps in. Surrounded by views, you’ll forget about the traffic buzzing by.  

On the Brooklyn end, you’ll spot a beautiful river-side park where the impressive views continue. You can easily walk out of here with 100 photos.

 

The last place you’d expect to see a Polar bear…

Step out of the concrete jungle into this legendary 843-acre park filled with gardens, a 25 acre lake, & miles of paved walkways.

There are countless activities for you to enjoy here including:

Enjoy a game of baseball on one of 26 ball fields

Stroll this green sanctuary across charming footbridges & discover smooth & lifelike statues

Rest & relax on the 55 acre  “Great Lawn” - a pristine grass field perfect for picnics, soaking up sun, or catching one of many concerts hosted here.  

Central Park offers something for everybody & will likely take you several days to see it all. It even has a zoo with exotic animals from all over the world!

That was only 4 of the top FREE things to do in the “Big Apple”🍎. With festivals, art shows, and street performances going on just about every day, you can enjoy your time in the city without blowing your budget. 

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