5 Free Things To Do in New York

By Melissa Keane

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There are endless sights, shows & bars to hit on your New York holiday but it doesn't have to break the bank! Check out these 5 free (and fun!) things to do in New York...

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1. Get the Staten Island Ferry...

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interrupting my amalfi coast feed overload to share some photos from my lifelong favorite city (to visit): NYC! this was a special trip, I got to see my brother who moved here plus my mom and my youngest brother came all the way down from DR... call it a dominican family reunion! so happy they got to see the tiny bump, can’t wait for them to meet our little girl and bring her to this amazing city one day! #eyesofthemoontravels . . . . . . . . . . #newyorkphoto #newyorktrip #newyorkgirl#girlsvsglobe #youmustsee #BDTeam#libertyisland #newyorkcitymoment #travelgirls #girltravel #wearetravelers #girlaroundworld #ladiesgoneglobal #gltlove #wearetravelgirls #dametraveler #sheisnotlost #darlingescapes #femmetravel #citizenfemme #globelletravels #sidewalkerdaily #beautifulmatters #thetravelwomen #girlsborntotravel #travelandleisure #womenwhoexplore #femaletravel #girlstravel

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Catch amazing views of the Manhatten skyline and say hello to Lady Liberty on your journey. The Staten Island Ferry normally takes between 25-30 minutes each way - so sit back, relax and enjoy the best views of NYC.

 

2. Explore the beautiful Brooklyn Botanical Gardens...

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No #ElectionDay stress here! Admission is free until 4:30 today. Treat yourself to a blissful walk through the Garden at peak #fallfoliage before or after hitting the polls. We'll get through this together!

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Go green at Brooklyn Botanical Gardens - it's free entry on Tuesdays (between 8am - 6pm) and Saturdays (between 10am - noon).

 

3. Join a food tour of Chinatown...

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Free Tours by Foot provide free tours every day of the week. The Chinatown Food Tour takes place on Friday afternoons. The tour is free but we would reccommend bringing around $10 so you can sample some of the yummy food!

 

4. Make a day of it at the Bronx Zoo...

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Did you catch the premiere of THE ZOO this weekend? We can’t pick a favorite part but we can provide an encore of the Malayan tiger cubs. Check out this photo of the duo and learn more about their incredible conservation story on our website. Enjoy! #InsideTheZoo #BronxZoo #tiger #tigercub #malayantiger

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The Bronx Zoo is New York's biggest zoo and houses over 4,000 animals - including these baby tigers! On Wednesdays admission to the zoo is open to donation between 10am - 5pm.

 

5. Catch a Jazz Show at the famous Arthurs Tavern Jazz Club...

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Glued to the sweet blues of Sweet Georgia Brown... in Arthurs Tavern, where every holiday decoration is slathered on the wall... and the drum kit is inches from your beer 🍭 #arthurs #christmas #vday #halloween @kdpreble @adrian_murray_nyc

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Head to the historic West Village venue for a great night filled with jazz & blues. There's never a cover charge and you'll catch some great acts between 7pm - 10pm.

 

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