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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93% 1736 votes
Botanical Gardens 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 MoreLess Info
Covering 52 acres and attracting around 900,000 visitors each year, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden was established in 1911 and now displays over 10,000 species of plants. It is formed by gardens such as the Shakespeare Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Plant Family Collection.
44.1 Miles
92% 1171 votes
History Museums 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238 MoreLess Info
Covering 560,000 square feet and holding an impressive collection of approximately 1.5 million works of art, the Brooklyn Museum is the second largest museum in the state. It includes items from all around the world, the oldest of them dating back to 3,000 years ago.
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67% 6 votes
Beaches Bridgehampton, NY MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of the ocean, Ocean Road Beach offers visitors a space to sunbathe, swim, and surf. The beach is surrounded by sand dunes and has stands with lifeguards on duty during the day.
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91% 1540 votes
Architectural Buildings 405 Lexington and 42nd St., New York City, NY 10174 MoreLess Info
The Chrysler Building, which opened in 1928, is the home of Blank Rome, InterMedia Partners, Regus, and Troutman Sanders. The location was designed in an Art Deco style and completed in 1930.
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95% 18809 votes
Architectural Buildings 42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017 MoreLess Info
Approximately 21,600,000 people visit Grand Central Terminal each year making it the sixth most visited tourist attraction in the world, and it is the largest such facility in the world having 44 platforms that service 67 subway tracks. The facility also has 68 shops and 35 places to eat.
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86% 16931 votes
Modern Art Museums 11 West 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10019 MoreLess Info
At the Museum of Modern Art, guests will have the opportunity to visit a variety of painting and sculpture exhibitions. This location, which also hosts shows several films on a rotating basis, host film festivals, lectures, and other events.
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98% 90 votes
Bookstores 768 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443 MoreLess Info
Bibliophiles must not miss an apportunity to visit RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut. It is a large, independent store that sells new releases and local publications. It also sponsors book clubs and frequently hosts author lectures and book signings.
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94% 18 votes
Libraries 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1901, the Scranton Library is a public library open to anyone wishing to check out books or use the library's many other services. These include computer access, community meetings, and book clubs, among many others.
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Art Gallery 1605 Center Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 7024 MoreLess Info
As a Korean contemporary art gallery, Nahrah Gallery showcases new exhibits on a yearly basis from a mix of international and regionally recognized artists. These exhibits feature artwork such as pottery, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more.
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Recreation Centers 406 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 7024 MoreLess Info
At Fort Lee Baduk, visitors can compete with others at the ancient board game of Weiqi, or Go. Admission for the day includes the use of game pieces and equipment, as well as unlimited playing sessions.
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