Free & Cheap Things to Do in Long Island City, NY

  • The list below includes 623 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island City, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Gantry Plaza State Park to Hunter's Point South Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 623 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island City, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Gantry Plaza State Park to Hunter's Point South Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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Guests take in views of the Manhattan skyline separated by a 112-ft. retractable glass wall while enjoying a lobster bake with dessert
4.0 Miles
88% 43 votes
History Museums 1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Rotating exhibits that concentrate on the various aspects of Hoboken history form the foundation of the Hoboken Historical Museum. Popular displays include the city's contribution to American music, the history of the Hudson River, and art galleries for local artists.
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99% 96 votes
Dog Park Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Pier C Park is unique among family parks. Features of the park include a fishing pier, play area for children, water play area, promenade, and a rookery for the birds of the area.
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93% 113645 votes
History Museums World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10006 MoreLess Info
On the pace where the Twin Towers stood, the 9/11 Memorial is dedicated to the men, women, and children which perished in the terrorist attacks, from both 1993 and 2001.
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94% 896 votes
Walking Tours 419 Lafayette St, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Inside Out Tours offers off the beaten path and hidden history tours of NYC. Their tours highlight establishments that locals frequent and provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the food, history, architecture and culture of New York communities.
4.1 Miles
95% 431 votes
Neighborhoods New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Lower Manhattan, as the name suggests, is the southernmost part of Manhattan Island. The location contains Wall Street, the World Trade Center, sixteen FDNY firehouses, and the New York City Fire Museum.
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90% 21 votes
Parks 401 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Frank Sinatra Park offers incredible views of New York City and the Hudson River, and is a destination for people to picnic, take kids to play, walk their dog or relax. There are also athletic fields and a jogging path.
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100% 19 votes
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Pier C

Parks 220 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
With a walking path that goes over the river, Pier C is a park with a playground, fishing pier, and promenade. The park has benches and grassy areas for visitors to sit and enjoy the view of New York City.
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40% 5 votes
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Park

Parks 449 John F. Kennedy Boulevard East, Hudson, NY MoreLess Info
Most of The Park is a simple open grassy area that is available for general play or picnics. The site which offers views of the Hudson River also holds several fairs and events throughout the summer.
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97% 430 votes
Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Brooklyn Heights is a residential neighborhood that features brick Greek Revival and Gothic Revival houses as well as Italianate brownstones. The location is also the home of Saint Francis College.
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61% 318 votes
Architectural Buildings 20 Broad St., New York City, NY 10005 MoreLess Info
The New York Stock Exchange, a rather active location during trading hours, is the site where stocks are bought and sold on Wall Street. Visitors will have a much easier time seeing the site on the weekend, when the markets have closed.
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