Free Things to Do in New York City
Looking for free things to do? Here's our ranking of the best free activities in New York City. Popular attractions include Central Park and Rockefeller Center. If you have extra time, St. Patrick's Cathedral is worthwhile.
Ranks #1 in New York City attractions
Why go: This part-park, part-museum, part-concert hall swallows central Manhattan, and many of the city's most ... read more»
Ranks #3 in New York City attractions
Why go: This iconic plaza has it all -- beautiful sculptures, an enormous skating rink, a fishbowl view ... read more»
Ranks #4 in New York City attractions
Why go: This sprawling cathedral sits amongst the hustle and distinctively secular bustle of Rockefeller Center. But ... read more»
Ranks #5 in New York City attractions
Why go: Just east of Times Square lies one of the most beautiful four-acres in Manhattan -- Bryant ... read more»
Ranks #6 in New York City attractions
Why go: Fifth Avenue is known for its tony buildings, big-name designer stores and almost unattainable merchandise ... read more»
Ranks #8 in New York City attractions
Why go: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum serves as the primary tribute to the nearly 3 ... read more»
Ranks #9 in New York City attractions
Why go: At this beatuiful train station, you can eat some lunch, or shop till you drop ... read more»
Ranks #12 in New York City attractions
Why go: This main branch, officially called the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, attracts plenty of book lovers ... read more»
Ranks #13 in New York City attractions
Why go: Some say that Times Square is like a five-block metaphor for New York City itself ... read more»
Ranks #14 in New York City attractions
Why go: Technically, the Chrysler Building is an office building open Monday through Friday, but you don ... read more»
Ranks #17 in New York City attractions
Why go: It's fitting that St. Patrick's Cathedral would be on the same street with ... read more»
Ranks #20 in New York City attractions
Why go: One of many signature landmarks of New York City, the Brooklyn Bridge is also one ... read more»
