Finally, my experiences are wallet-friendly!
As someone who lived in a small town my whole life, moving to NYC was definitely an eye-opener in many aspects, one of the most shocking being the price of experiencing the city. As a result, I've made a habit of “Googling” free things to do in my free time. So for all those adventurers out there on a budget, here is a list of free things to do in New York City!
1. Free Yoga/Fitness Classes
2. Free Kayaking
Open during the spring and summer months, everyone can kayak in the Hudson River at the Downtown Boathouse. No experience or equipment required, just come ready to get wet and be willing to have a good time. For more info click here.
3. Highline
Running through the west side of the city, the Highline is truly a treasure to see. Once an elevated railroad, the Highline was converted into a walking space decorated with greenery and plenty of Instagram-worthy shots of the city. For more info click here.
4. Central Park
Although being one of the most renowned parks in the city, Central Park offers a variety of free events daily. Once your finished with your free activity, the park itself is an amazing place to walk around and escape from the city's hustle and bustle. For more info click here.
5. See your favorite talk show
NYC is the home to a variety of talk shows like the Late Show with Steven Colbert, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and Live with Kelly. The site1iota, offers free tickets to shows' tapings if you don’t mind waiting a couple of hours to be seated. Once you make a free profile on the site, you can register for a general ticket (which is free) for any show that has available seats. For more info click here.
6. Eventbrite
This is one of my favorite websites to see what interesting opportunities are being offered in the city. This site collects events and seminars from a variety of companies, which are then organized by event type for users. From night clubs to business seminars, there is something in store for everyone regardless of their budget. For more info click here.
7. Time Out
This website is also great to see what major events are happening either today or in the upcoming days. Some of the events they list are not entirely free but still worth looking at if you don’t mind spending a little money. For more info click here.
8. Chelsea Galleries
If you ever want some inspiration or to spend time looking at very unique art, Chelsea Galleries is the place for you! Located between 10th avenue and 11th avenue in Chelsea, there are no shortages of art to explore. For more info click here.
9. Visit the MOMA
Every Friday, between 4-8pm, the MOMA offers free admission to everyone. That means you can see some of the most spectacular and influential art of all time for free. For more info click here.
10. Other amazing sites to see
There are actually a bucket load of museums and sites to see all over the city; however, there would be no way to list them all! Check out the link for more free museums and parks to visit. For more info click here.
