Let's face it: New York City is expensive. With the average price for a night in a city hotel hovering around $250, it can be hard not to break the bank when you're visiting. Fortunately, not everything in New York costs a lot of money; in fact, there are plenty of free activities around the five boroughs. No matter what time of year you visit, we've got you covered with plenty of fun activities that won't force you to empty your wallet. From a visit to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden to brewery tours, here are the top 20 free things to do in New York City.
By Annie Bruce
CROSS THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
ROAM AROUND CENTRAL PARK
SEE MOMA'S COLLECTION
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WALK THE HIGH LINE
EXPLORE THE BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
TOUR BREWERIES
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SEE THE MUSEUM AT THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
VISIT THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK
GAWK AT THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
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RIDE THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY
TAKE THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND TRAM
VISIT SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK
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SEE CONCERTS IN PROSPECT PARK
BOUNCE BETWEEN CHELSEA GALLERIES
GO ON WALKING TOURS
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BE IN A TV STUDIO AUDIENCE
DIVE INTO A PUBLIC POOL
GAWK AT GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
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SEE MOVIES OUTDOORS
KAYAK ON THE HUDSON