- The list below includes 614 free or cheap things to do in or near Bronx, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Sites, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From Wave Hill to Woodlawn Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bronx and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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Covering 28 acres and being recognized as Bronx's cultural center, the Wave Hill has plenty of gardens and greenhouses in which the visitor could stroll. The shop sells hand-crafted gifts, and it also has a cafe. In here can be organized private events, such as weddings.
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The Woodlawn Cemetery is renowned for its numerous monuments and mausoleums, spread across it 400 acres. It is also the final resting place of illustrious men, from veterans to artists and civic activists. It was established in 1863.
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Covering 2,772 acres, the Pelham Bay Park is the largest public park in the state. It has forests, meadows, and other types of habitats, making it ideal for hiking and wildlife watching. Among the amenities can be remembered the playgrounds, the sport fields and courts, and the picnic areas.
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Covering 1,146 acres, the Van Cortlandt Park has amenities for the entire family to enjoy: barbeque areas, playgrounds, sport courts and fields, as well as 6.75 miles of trails. It is popular among birdwatchers, with approximately 54 bird species to be spotted in here.
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Consisting of natural woodlands preserved in an urban area, Riverdale Park features shady and scenic routes for hikers, joggers and dog walkers. Visitors can see 27 species of birds within the 50 forested acres.
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Featuring animal statues like dolphins, Hawkins Park is a small neighborhood park with benches, a WWII memorial, and a fountain. During the spring season, visitors can see local flowers blooming in the park.
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Orchard Beach is a 115 acre beach originally nicknamed 'The Riviera of New York.' The beach spans 1.1 miles and features a hexagonal promenade, central pavilion, food carts and snack bars, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
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New York Botanical Garden
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2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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More than 1 million plants can be admired in New York Botanical Garden's 50 different gardens. It covers 250 acres and has a conservatory, a children's adventure garden, a library, and also model trains zipping through a miniature New York City.
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Covering approximately 1 square mile, a traveler in City Island will be anywhere a few minutes away from the sea. It has numerous seafood restaurants and antique shops, for which it is actually popular among its visitors.
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Part of the famous Bronx Zoo, the Bronx Wildlife Center offers extensive opportunities to view wildlife from all around the world. The center is committed to sustainable and human practices.