Free & Cheap Things to Do in New York City, NY

  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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13.8 Miles
88% 16 votes
Historic Homes 246th Street and Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471 MoreLess Info
The Bronx's oldest private dwelling, the Van Cortlandt House was once home to a large wheat plantation. The house is well-preserved and features period furniture, and the surrounding park offers hiking trails and scenic views.
13.8 Miles
89% 28 votes
Parks 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Located on 408 acres of wilderness, Eagle Rock Reservation offers a variety of walking and hiking trails on its grounds. The park has a wooden pavilion with benches, and a large, bronze 9/11 memorial.
13.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 313-359 N Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043 MoreLess Info
Visitors can a enjoy a neighborhood park with lots of trees and natural scenery at Anderson Park. The park is suitable for walking, running, playing sports, dog walking, sunbathing, and having picnics.
13.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Clifton, NJ MoreLess Info
Main Memorial Park is a park situated in a lightly wooded area. The park features a large lake and two playgrounds for children. Visitors will also find a tennis court, picnic area, and public restrooms.
14.0 Miles
15% 13 votes
Bowling 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Open since 1959, Eagle Rock Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling along with a full service pro shop. The bowling center offers arcade game machines, a room for private parties and events, a grill and a sports bar.
14.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Music Venue Boland Drive, West Orange, NJ 7052 MoreLess Info
As an outdoor facility, Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center hosts a wide range of traveling and performing arts acts. The center hosts music festivals for blues music and the Renaissance Faire.
14.1 Miles
51% 245 votes
Movie Theaters 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
One of the few movie dining experience in New Jersey is offered at the AMC Dine-In Theatres Essex Green 9. Guests are able to view first-run Hollywood movies while having the ability to have food and drinks brought to them while in the theater.
14.1 Miles
80% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 1200 South Stiles Street, Linden, NJ 07036 MoreLess Info
Part of one of the largest cinema chains in the U.S., AMC Aviation 12 gives visitors a movie-going experience of top amenities. The theatre offers digital projection, stadium seating, a full service snack bar and a wide selection of titles.
14.1 Miles
15% 27 votes
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4Sixty6

Dance Clubs 466 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Billing itself as 'NJ's Vegas,' 4Sixty6 is a Las Vegas-style night club that features dancing, live music, disc jockeys, parties, and special events. The club also has a full service restaurant.
14.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 360 Mitchell Avenue, Linden, NJ 7036 MoreLess Info
Many community facilities are available at Wheeler Park, including a skate park, playground, various sports fields, and picnic areas. The park is also home to a community pool that offers 25-meter laps and a dive tank.
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