Cheap is good. Free is better, and there’s a lot of both to see and do in NYC beyond people-watching in Times Square or Central Park and window-shopping on Fifth Avenue or Madison Avenue.
Whether you are a NYC visitor or NYC native, this NYC on the Cheap list of the best FREE things to do in New York City offers something for everybody.
And everything on this NYCOTC list is easily accessible by public transportation.
Everything on our list is within a five-minute walk from the nearest subway stop.
See Also
Find FREE and cheap events
on our FREE and Cheap Events Calendar
Covid-19 UPDATE
Because of the Pandemic,
some of these free attractions
are open with timed-entry admission.
Be sure to check before you go.
Get online admission where required here.
Several of the best FREE things to do in New City are included in the latest guidebook by NYCOTC Editor Evelyn Kanter.
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