Free Things to do in New York

Eric’s New York App is THE offline app for New York. In this app for your smartphone or tablet you will find maps, information about attractions, tips, tricks and tickets…

The Staten Island ferry is a free ferry that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week between Manhattan and Staten Island. From the boat, you will have a…

Using Wi-Fi in New York (wireless internet) is very handy if you want to quickly check emails, visit NewYork.co.uk or to share something on Facebook! Luckily, there are many places…

Central Park in New York is a large park in the middle of Manhattan, spanning from 59th to 110th Street (and Fifth to 8th Avenue). Constructed artificially, with bits of…

The Brooklyn Bridge was built between 1869 and 1883 and was opened in May 1883. It was the first bridge in the world to be suspended by steel. For a…

The 9/11 Memorial in New York, is the name of the memorial site at Ground Zero, that was built to honour the victims of the attacks at the World Trade…

Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York is located, as the name suggests, right under Brooklyn Bridge, on the water. The 34-hectare park is known for its gardens, footpaths along the…

There are plenty of beautiful parks in New York where you can retreat from the city. Despite New York being known for having the highest skyscrapers in the world, there…

New York is the backdrop of many films. Every summer you can enjoy watching free films in the open air in Bryant Park during the Bryant Park Movie Nights. Usually…

Broadway in Bryant Park is a free summer event where you can see performances of hits from the most popular Broadway musicals. This event represents both on- and off-Broadway shows…

Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn is a beautiful authentic carousel, situated in a square glass building. This way you can always take a ride, rain or shine. Go with or without…

Roosevelt Island in New York, on the East River. The Island, named after the former president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, belongs to the district of Manhattan. You…

Roosevelt Island Tram in New York is not exactly 100% free, but because most tourists have Unlimited Metro passes, I have decided to include it anyway. A must see! The…

High Line Park in New York is a long, stretching park, on an elevated train track, in the middle of Manhattan. The park runs from the Meatpacking District to Hudson…

Governors Island New York is a small island 5 minutes away from Downtown Manhattan. On Governors Island, you can escape the urban jungle, while having stunning views of Manhattan. In…

Grand Central Terminal opened on the 2nd of February, 1913, with its very first train leaving at 12:20. Many people still call it Grand Central Station; the name of the former railway…

New York markets are an affordable alternative to regular grocery shopping. Therefore, many New Yorkers often shop at a variety of markets around the city. The produce is often fresher…

The New York Public Library (NYPL) in Manhattan is the classic building with the grand stairway flanked by two marble lions. This New York Public Library main building, whose official…

Free yoga in Bryant Park is not only for yogis but for anyone who’d like to practise while in New York. There are many yoga schools and institutions but these…

Why not follow a free dance class in Bryant Park? You can participate in a number of activities at this popular city park. There are also relaxing activities such as…

Like the yoga classes, it’s also free to participate in Tai Chi classes in the middle of Bryant Park in Manhattan. Tai Chi is a movement sport that originated in…

You can visit MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) absolutely free. MoMA is one of the largest art museums in New York City. Free visits are only available on Friday evenings…

Did you know that New York was originally called New Amsterdam? Want to learn about how the Dutch founded New York? Then download a free audio tour on your PC…

In a big city like New York, there are some things you might not expect. For example, a lot of different birds. Discover them yourself with a free bird tour…

Manhattanhenge, or the Manhattan Solstice as it’s also called, is a popular astronomical phenomenon in New York. It takes place twice a year when the sun perfectly aligns with the…

Finding filming locations in New York is sometimes not so easy, as many films and TV series are produced in studios. It looks as if the films are set in…