Free & Cheap Things to Do in Queens, NY

  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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6.8 Miles
93% 4348 votes
Specialty Museums 103 Orchard Street, New York City, NY 10002 MoreLess Info
Located in an actual tenement building, the Tenement Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history surrounding the immigrant experience along the Lower East Side of New York City. The Visitor Center and Museum Shop are open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
6.9 Miles
87% 178 votes
Bridges Delancey Street, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Williamsburg Bridge connects the Lower East Side of Manhattan with the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The bridge, first opened in 1903, has been featured in films like The Amazing Spiderman, American Gangster, Scent of a Woman, and City for Conquest.
6.9 Miles
76% 25 votes
133

Bowery

Neighborhoods 121 Wooster St., New York City, NY 10012 MoreLess Info
The Bowery, located in south Manhattan, is a neighborhood that contains the Amato Opera, the Bowery Ballroom, the Bowery Mural, and the Bowery Poetry Club. The location's 'Little Saigon' neighborhood contains restaurants with Vietnamese cuisines.
6.9 Miles
81% 144 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Hudson River, Piers 59-62, New York City, NY 10011 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Chelsea Piers will have the opportunity to take advantage of the location's golf club and ice skating rink. The location also hosts summer sports camps and birthday parties.
6.9 Miles
94% 1916 votes
Neighborhoods 14th Street and West of Broadway, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Known for its affluent residents, Greenwich Village is filled with various tourist spots, including New York University's main campus. The location, home to several celebrities, also features a variety of nightlife venues.
6.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dance Clubs 332 Lafayette St, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
At Temple Bar, visitors can enjoy a variety of specialty cocktails, including Champagne Carlton and the Betty Draper, the latter of which is named after the Mad Men character. The site's menu items include Deviled Eggs and Hoison Braised Short Ribs.
7.0 Miles
90% 4504 votes
Specialty Museums 12th Avenue & 46th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
Interactive exhibits that integrate virtual and multi-sensory technology form the foundation of Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. There are 30 restored aircraft, the space shuttle Enterprise, and the submarine Growler within the museum exhibits.
7.0 Miles
76% 45 votes
Colleges & Universities 70 Washington Square South, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
One of the top fifty higher education institutions in the United States, New York University is a private research university located in Greenwich Village. The university's athletic programs competes in men's and women's basketball, fencing, golf, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling.
7.2 Miles
77% 116 votes
Parks Middletown Road and Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, NY 10465 MoreLess Info
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.
7.2 Miles
90% 871 votes
140

Dumbo

Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, simply called Dumbo, has art galleries, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and others. It was featured in several movies, such as Seinfeld and Vanilla Sky.
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