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Free Things to Do in New York
Bronx Zoo is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

1. Bronx Zoo

9.0
2300 Southern Blvd (at Boston Rd), Bronx, NY
Zoo · Bronx Park · 342 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: On Wednesdays, you can enjoy a nice free trip to the Bronx Zoo! It's a great place to explore the exhibitions of nature and wildlife. The bear and lion showcases make it seem like you're in the wild!

Central Park SummerStage is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

2. Central Park SummerStage

9.2
Central Park (Rumsey Playfield), New York, NY
Music Venue · Central Park · 115 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: SummerStage is one of the best places to enjoy yourself outdoors with great music and see famous celebs for free! Come early to see different performers from Beyonce to Maroon 5 :-)

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

3. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: On Fridays from 4pm to 8pm, there are a wide selection of art exhibits for you to see for free! Take a walk around the sculpture garden to absorb the art and beautiful architecture around you!

Target First Saturdays is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

4. Target First Saturdays

8.7
200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Prospect Park · 9 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Every first Saturday of the month are free programs of amazing art & entertainment! From 8-10pm the museum's parking lot turns into a dance party as the DJ rocks out to the old school and new music!

Grand Central Terminal is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

5. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Take a free tour around Grand Central Station to have a better insight of the architecture and structure of this building!! Check out the constellation mural on the ceiling, it's amazing :-)

Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

6. Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal

4 South St (South Ferry), New York, NY
Pier · Financial District · 410 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This is a great alternative for those expensive water taxis and boat tours to enjoy the beautiful skyline of New York City! Check out the great view of the State of Liberty :-))

Studio Museum in Harlem is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

7. Studio Museum in Harlem

8.7
144 W 125th St (Between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevards), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Harlem · 55 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Explore this museum that has 3 floors of portraits, video and amazing art exhibits! We recommend the Romare Bearden tribute and African comics exhibit. It's also free on Sundays :-)

Monet's Garden at The New York Botanical Garden is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

8. Monet's Garden at The New York Botanical Garden

7.8
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Garden · Bronx Park · 6 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This is a great spot to spend the day with family and friends! Check out the rose garden and the Monet exhibit…they are absolutely beautiful!! FREE Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10am to 2pm :-)

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

9. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

237 W 42nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Theater District · 163 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This is a great place if you love hearing good music from live bands! The food is also very delicious & it is in the heart of Times Square! It's usually free on Tuesdays & Thursday nights :-)

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is one of Free Things to Do in New York.

10. Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

7.3
895 Shore Rd, Bronx, NY
History Museum · 12 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A hidden treasure within the Bronx, that offers informative and historic building tours, a Trolly that transports visitors for FREE & beautiful gardens to explore!