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| Free New York Although New York doesn’t have as many free museums and galleries as other cities, there are still many free things to experience. Staten Island Ferry To get a great view of the Statue of Liberty, take the Staten Island Ferry from lower tip of Manhattan to Staten Island. To get the best view go on to one of the ferry’s outer decks. The ferry is free and you will have the opportunity to interact with some real New Yorkers. Take the subway to South Ferry or Whitehall Street for the easiest access to the ferry. Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Bridge which connects Manhattan Island to Brooklyn over the East River, is a New York City landmark. Pedestrian access to the bridge is located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Walking over the bridge will give you a great view of Manhattan; there is also a small park on the Brooklyn side that will give you some great photo ops. Take the 6 train to City Hall/ Brooklyn Bridge and walk east Times Square Times Square is the bustling heart of New York. There are always tons of people here and it can be overwhelming at times. Visiting Times Square is definitely better at night. The lights are amazing. MTV and Good Morning America both have Times Square studios so you might want to check them out during the day. Central Park Central Park is an enormous oasis in the middle of Manhattan. It is a relaxing break from the city to take a walk through the different areas of the park. There are many paths to explore with scenic views of the luxury apartment buildings bordering the park. Strawberry Fields, the tribute to John Lennon, is found on the Westside of Central Park between 71st and 74th Street. Many people come here to pay their respects to the Beatle with music, flowers and poetry. The Dakota, where John Lennon was shot is nearby to this tribute at 72nd street and Central Park West. Washington Square Park Washington Square Park is located in Greenwich Village. The park is a popular hangout for NYU students and can be a fun place to visit and people watch when the University is in session. The park is also home to the famous Washington Arch. The surrounding streets are also full of interesting downtown people and shops. Take the A, C, E, B, D, F, or V to West 4th Street. South Street Seaport South Street Seaport is a historic area on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Today there are several shops along the brick streets. Take the 6 train to city hall and walk east to South Street. Coney Island This famous and historic board walk located in Brooklyn is a fun visit during the summer months. Check out some of the famous side shows, old rides, original Nathan’s hot dogs, and Totonno’s Pizzeria. Tale the D F N or Q to Coney Island/ Stillwell Avenue. TV Show Tapings Many of our favorite TV shows are taped in New York with live studio audiences. It is best to look into this before you are in the city. Although tickets can be very hard to get, you may get lucky waiting on standby. It’s worth a shot! Every show has different policies on stand by tickets and you should know what the policies are at the show you wish to see before showing up. Most shows will have helpful information about tapings on the their websites. --Amanda Chase What's your favorite free thing to do in New York City? Let us know here. <<New York Home Cheap New York>> |
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