100 Free Things to do in
----New York City---
While Avoiding Bums and Hipsters
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Complimentary. On the house. Gratis. Free of charge. The following book contains a less than comprehensive list of what the city has to offer at no cost, just short of pulling up a park bench and making it your home. The list also avoids the spots that are overrun with people that are simply there for the sake of being seen at that place. Some items on the list are included since they are ‘free’ during certain hours during the week or where the price for admission is ‘suggested’. During these hours you can pay whatever you can afford, from nothing to the normal price.
Take what you can get, right?
Enjoy the city.
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Artful Architecture
People Perusing
Literary Liberation
Outdoor Observing
Examining Exhibits
Budget Bikes
Frugal Farmers and Fleas
Priceless Parties
Engaging Entertainment
Play and Participation
Somewhat Seasonal
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---Artful Architecture---
Grand Central Terminal- always free, restored to 1913 charm, free weekly walking tour gives the terminal’s history and legends
Address: 82 East 42nd Street
Federal Reserve Bank of New York- always free, view gold vault and exhibits on trade, tours by reservation
Address: 33 Liberty Street
Chrysler Building- always free, iconic New York, beautiful lobby mural
Address: 405 Lexington Avenue
St. Patrick’s Cathedral- always free, always grand
Address: 14 E 51st St
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine- always free, largest gothic cathedral in the world, fountain on grounds
Address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave
Staten Island Ferry- always free, great views
Address: Financial District Ferry Terminal
Governors Island Ferry- always free, enjoy the view and a break on the island
Address: Atlantic Ave at Furman St
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--- People Perusing ---
Time Square- always free, glowing lights and publicity stunts abound
Address: 5th Ave and 42nd St
Rockefeller Center- always free, people watching and celebrity sightings
Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza
Fort Tryon Park- always free, serenity near the city, complete with annual Medieval Festival
Address: Margaret Corbin Dr and 190th St
Stock exchange- always free to watch, hectic during the week at opening bell
Address: 11 Wall St, New York
5 Pointz- always free, generationally iconic warehouse completely covered with graffiti
Address: 45-46 Davis Street
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---Literary Liberation—