Free & Cheap Things to Do in Long Island, NY

  • The list below includes 90 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island, New York, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Napper Tandy's to Caleb Smith State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Park, Port Jefferson, Smithtown and East Meadow.
  • The list below includes 90 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island, New York, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Napper Tandy's to Caleb Smith State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Park, Port Jefferson, Smithtown and East Meadow.
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42.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 MoreLess Info
Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
42.3 Miles
82% 4758 votes
Bus Tours PO Box 1592, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
The double-deckers from Big Taxi Bus Tours will take the visitors through the downtown and uptown New-York. Also, tours during the night are also available, across the Manhattan Bridge and into the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Some of the main attractions are the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial.
42.3 Miles
90% 126 votes
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Sunnyside

Historic Homes 89 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, NY MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a historical experience touring Sunnyside, the original home of Washington Irving in Tarrytown, New York. Period pieces fill the estate, guides wear clothing of the time and outdoor gardens provide a spectacular view of the Hudson River.
42.5 Miles
65% 104 votes
Bridges 333 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY MoreLess Info
With views of the Hudson River, Tappan Zee Bridge provides a scenic highway to drive on. It is considered the longest bridge in New York and is currently under construction in order to rebuild it.
42.6 Miles
98% 1026 votes
Food Tours 2036 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 MoreLess Info
Besides the varieties of pizza served during it, a Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour has other highlight too, since it takes the travelers to the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, famous houses, and the locations for famous movies, such as Goodfellas and Annie Hall.
42.6 Miles
71% 501 votes
526

MoMA PS1

Art Museum 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Dedicated entirely to the contemporary art, MoMA PS1 is one of the largest institutions of this kind in America. It was founded in 1971 and, besides its permanent and temporary exhibitions, also organizes special events, such as the Warm Up and the Sunday Sessions.
42.6 Miles
71% 45 votes
Historic Districts Fort Tilden, Queens, NY 11239 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a wooden staircase down to the enjoy the sandy beaches of Fort Tilden. The park includes a gravel path for biking and fort buildings from the Vietnam War era.
42.6 Miles
38% 8 votes
Parks Vernon Blvd & 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Named after the famous Queensboro Bridge, Queensbridge Park is a favorite among locals. The park includes handball courts, ball fields, BBQ grilling areas, and a number of dog friendly areas.
42.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 45th Ave & 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
The Murray Playground is a public playground that features amenities including dog-friendly areas, public restrooms, handball courts, and spray showers. The park also has several playgrounds for children to play on.
42.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Monuments 1-29 Hamilton Place, Tarrytown, NY 10591 MoreLess Info
Tarrytown World War Monument is a memorial honoring the World War One veterans of Tarrytown. Although Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow is best known for tales of a Headless Horseman, the monument provides some history about those who sacrificed themselves during the war.
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