When we plan a trip, we are clear that the first idea that comes to mind is to establish a budget. Because that way we won't have a big hole in our pocket. Therefore, in addition to all that we have to pay, we appreciate that there are still things that you can see and do free in nyc. Yes, the city of skyscrapers also offers us this option.
Some special corners as well as short routes or breathtaking views, are some of the options that we have at our disposal and without paying more. So, before leaving, it is best to save this list so that you do not miss any of the options that we propose. You are ready?.
Kayaking the Hudson River
There is a service that runs from May to October that covers a most special trip. Because enjoying a city can be done in different ways. The truth is that we do not always have to walk its asphalt to get to know it. In this case the vision will be different and that is that you can make a free kayak and hudson river trip. It is true that reservations cannot be made and sometimes we will find ourselves in a long line, but it is well worth it. In both Tribeca and Riverside Park you will find it.
The ferry to Staten Island
Without a doubt, it is a perfect trip to get some more than impressive images of the city. Exits the zone Lower Manhattan and the trip lasts around 25 minutes. Once you get to Staten Island you will have to take a new ferry back. It will not always be the same one in which you made the outbound trip, so you will have to wait. The best thing is to get some New York guides so that you can always have the corners to visit at hand while you wait. Remember that this ferry operates 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. The best time to take it is after 7 pm or in the morning and on weekdays, as there are fewer people.
Free in New York? Central park
Yes, we are talking about a park, but not just any park. Central Park has become one of the main meeting points in the city. It is another of the free things in New York, since a walk through this place is unique. It will remind us of different cinematographic scenes that we have seen so many times, discovering corners such as Bow Bridge, Bethesda Fountain or the 'Imagine' mosaic.
The gallery of whispers
You cannot forget a visit to the gallery of whispers. Although it is actually the train station and one of the largest in the world since it has a total of 48 platforms and where all of them work. In it we find a large vault that hides a peculiarity and that is that in this place the sound travels in an astonishing way. Therefore, if you whisper in one of its corners, they will hear you in the opposite corner despite the distance. Test it!.
Attend a gospel mass in Harlem
Another free activity in New York is enjoying a gospel mass in Harlem. This neighborhood is located in the northern part of Manhattan. There, tourists are very well received and for this reason, it has become an attraction that you should not miss. These masses are usually on Sundays and you must go early because surely there will be many people to enter. At the end of it you can give a donation and of course, after the show, it will be well deserved.
Visit the New York Library
It is located between 40th and 42nd streets with the famous Fifth Avenue. It is another of the places to consider, since just seeing its neoclassical facade and escorted by two marble lions, is well worth a visit. Its interior will also surprise you as the 'Rose Main Reading Room' that is to say, the reading room where it has large hanging lamps. In addition this place has also appeared in the cinema in films like 'Breakfast with Diamonds' or on the small screen in 'Sex and the City'.
Free visit museums in New York
For all those who do not want to miss visits to museums, but saving a lot, we have the Museum of Natural History. In this you can enjoy some replicas of dinosaurs, as well as the mineral or meteorite room. A walk that is well worth it. You will have to notice that there are many more museums with free admission or at a very affordable price. You can always make a donation, since the visit is worth it. Among those that are free you have for example, 'American Folk Art Museum', 'Hamilton Grange' or 'Hispanic Society of America'. In addition, on Fridays from 4 to 8 you can enter the Museum of Modern Art: MOMA.
A beer test in Brooklyn
If you want to go in and see how they make beer and try a little, nothing like going to 'The Brooklyn Brewery'. Every half hour they have a tour for about 40 people, approximately. It will start around 13:00 p.m. until 16:00 p.m. So it is best to be a little earlier so as not to miss your chance. Of course, you have to be over 21 years old and show your ID. A great tour of the things we can do for free in New York.