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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46.1 Miles
76% 55 votes
Science Museums 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 MoreLess Info
Bridgeport's Discovery Museum is an interactive learning center dedicated to the sciences. It is especially popular with children. In addition to its main hall, the museum has a large planetarium. Group reservations are recommended.
46.1 Miles
17% 6 votes
Science Museums 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 MoreLess Info
Aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 6, the Discovery Museum & Planetarium offers a variety of exhibits, activities, and diversions, all with an educational focus. It features both permanent and visiting exhibits.
46.2 Miles
82% 636 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 MoreLess Info
Jenkinson's Boardwalk is an outdoor playground for all ages. The boardwalk has carnival rides such as the Swing Ride, Himalaya, and Moby Dick, and hosts local festivals and contests.
46.2 Miles
100% 13 votes
Parks Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
Built on the grounds of the West Point Foundry, Foundry Dock Park offers a quiet and peaceful ambiance. Thus, it is an ideal spot to watch for birds or to enjoy a casual stroll. Canoeing and kayaking is also welcome.
46.2 Miles
88% 17 votes
Mini Golf 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 MoreLess Info
Jenkinson's Castaway Cove Miniature Golf features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, both with a pirate theme. The courses are arranged around a mock shipwreck, and feature whimsical and challenging hole designs.
46.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 269-299 Beach Front, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 8742 MoreLess Info
Located on the Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk offers visitors a one mile pathway with entertainment options like an aquarium, arcades, souvenir shops, and more. The boardwalk has several food options from local vendors, including ice cream.
46.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
Located in Putnam County in Cold Spring, New York, the Putnam History Museum serves as a community resource to preserve the history of the county and the West Point Foundry. Visitors explore the area's history through events and displays.
46.3 Miles
95% 21 votes
Kayaking 14 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
An outfitter for river adventure trips, Hudson River Expeditions offers canoe, paddleboard, and kayak rentals, as well as boats for sale. The company offers instruction in all of these vehicles, as well as guided trips.
46.3 Miles
100% 19 votes
Historic Sites Kemble Aveniue, Cold Spring, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
Once home to a foundry that produced locomotives, West Point Foundry Preserve is now a nature preserve with several hiking trails that pass by historic structures. There is also a replica water wheel from the Industrial Revolution.
46.3 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
Once known as the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry Museum, the Putnam History Museum maintains a large collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia concerning the area. The museum hosts educational programs and school tours.
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