There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any time of the year, especially in December, with all the FREE holiday tree lighting ceremonies, FREE light shows and store windows to enjoy, plus FREE concerts and dance performances and so much more. Get More NYC for Less Money with NYC ON THE CHEAP. That's our motto, and we're sticking to it, and we're … [Read more...]
Where to Go Ice Skating at Outdoor & Indoor Rinks
An important part of NYC as a winter wonderland is the city's ice skating rinks. Even though you aren't as graceful as an Olympic medalist, you can still have fun at one of the many outdoor and year-round indoor rinks in NYC, including some where you can skate for FREE. Here is your complete list of 15 ice skating rinks in NYC, including rinks in NYC parks and rooftop rinks with picture … [Read more...]
Free & Cheap Things to Do Nov. 18-30
There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, especially the last two weeks of November, which includes the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Baloonfest the night before, plus lectures, film festivals, the openings of of holiday exhibits and markets, and so much more. Some events require advance registration to manage space, so if you are … [Read more...]
NYC War Memorials to Visit on Veterans Day or Any Day
The price of freedom and independence is high. Here are six top memorial sites in NYC where you can honor our men and women in uniform any day of the year, not just on Veterans Day or during the Veterans Day Weekend. These war memorials are FREE to visit and reflect on the true cost of freedom and independence. World War Two Memorial, Battery Park This outdoor memorial is a series of tall … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in November
There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, and November is no different. The NYC on the Cheap list of the best things to do this month is beyond the obvious Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and NYC Marathon, including FREE lectures, film festivals, the openings of of holiday exhibits and markets, and so much more. Some events require … [Read more...]
NYC Marathon Guide: Best Spots to Watch & Eat
More than 48,000 runners and one million spectators turn NYC into a giant sporting event and street fair each year on the first Sunday of November for the NYC Marathon. What are the best spots to watch and cheer the athletes along the five-borough 26.2 mile route? There are oh, so many great spots, including some with block parties with bands and DJ along the route. Pick your spot, … [Read more...]
NYC Parks Named for Women
Celebrate autumn by visiting the NYC parks, gardens, playgrounds and even a reservoir named for important New York City women and for other important women in history. There's at least one park in each NYC borough named for a woman who changed NYC, even the world. These impressive women include two First Ladies, a Revolutionary War heroine, an Olympic swimming champion, several social and … [Read more...]
Take a Hike: Best NYC Parks for Fall Foliage
NYC parks are great any time of year, but for many of us, fall foliage is the favorite season. Here's the annual NYCOTC guide to the best NYC parks in each borough for multi-colored magic, including white oak trees whose leaves turn purple, and maples whose reds, oranges and yellow epitomize fall color. Great places to start are Central Park’s Literary Walk and around the Bow Bridge, and … [Read more...]
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