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14 Free Things to Do for Fun in New York City

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love going to New York City. But it can be pricey, depending on what kind of traveler you are. Some folks want to dish out fistfuls of cash, go to Broadway shows, and eat at the nicest restaurants.

Other people, like me, prefer to experience NYC in the cheapest way possible. Sure, I’ll go out for a decent meal, but I also just like to wander around, people watch, and take in the sights and sounds in different neighborhoods.

Here are 14 things you can do for absolutely free in New York City if you happen to find yourself in that great city.

1. Explore the New York Public Library.

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Me hubiese quedado aquí todo el día

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2. Check out the galleries in Chelsea.

3. Of course, spend some time in Central Park.

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Traffic jam at the boat pond #CentralPark #nyc

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4. Take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

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? by: @worthy.nyc . Feature worthy! . Selected by: @thewayiseenyc1 . #Brooklynbridgeig #Brooklynbridge #NYC #NY #Newyork #Newyorkcity #BK #Manhattan #BigApple #Brooklyn #Iconic #Landmark #City #USA #America #UnitedStates #Flag #Urban #View #Bridge #Architecture #Skyscraper #BeautifulView #Skyline #WTC #stars #goldenhour #star #high #bluehour

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5. Tour the Brooklyn Brewery for free.

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Another day, another 25,000 gallons of fresh beer. ?: @basicandboujeetravel

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6. Check out the different farmer’s markets in the city.

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Mexican sour gherkins, cherry tomatoes, aji dule peppers, grape tomatoes, and fatal II peppers // went to @unsqgreenmarket and then had a tomato sandwich and a patty melt @dailyprov with @oliverhryan and thought to myself, you know, September, we might be OK after all // #mexicansourgherkin #cucamelon #tomato #hotpeppers #bombesquad #eatcolourful #eattherainbow #eattheworld #f52grams #farmersmarket #food #foodphotography #fruit #gmktNYC #greenmarket #iamwellandgood #inseasonnow #imsomartha #instafood #instagoodmyphoto #kitchn #seriouseats #vegetables

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7. Take a walk on the High Line.

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The iconic @highlinenyc is right in the neighborhood of our Hudson Yards location, see you there!

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8. Watch the street performers (and tip them!).

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If Music is a Place then Jazz is the City, Folk is the Wilderness, Rock is the Road, Classical is a Temple.

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9. Check out museums when they have free hours.

10. Go to the beach.

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Last day of summer, 2019 #landscape #brooklyn #beach #nyc #coneyisland #coneyislandbeach #photography #shotoniphone

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11. Visit Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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The Concrete Jungle ?. #newyork

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12. Join in on a free yoga class.

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Pilates with @TheFitnessGuru in @brooklynbridgepark at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge (tonight at 7pm). ? @etienne_fro #pilates #exercise #fitness #nycparks #nyc #brooklynbridgepark #brooklynbridge #eastriver #sunset #brooklynny #lifestyle #breathe #stretch #what_i_saw_in_nyc #tuesday #healthy #motivation #lawn #nyskyline

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13. Find a free comedy show.

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finished the day off with a wee free improv show at the UCB though now I’m out late and it’s gonnae take like an hour to get back to ma kip 🙁 #NewYork #Manhattan #HellsKitchen #UCB

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14. Cruise on the Staten Island ferry.

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Friday after work when I decided to go to H&M in Staten Island because the pants I wanted were sold out everywhere else ?

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Got any other helpful (cheap) tips for traveling to the Big Apple?

Share them in the comments, please!