14 Free Ways to Make the Most of New York City
Read a Book at the New York Public Library
It’s free to visit and have a look around one of New York’s most significant architectural gems, the Schwarzman Building, but there’s often interesting free events happening as well. Attend an exhibit of historic photographs, take a guided tour of the building or attend an author talk for an even fuller visit.
To really soak it in and experience the ambiance of the building, choose a seat and sit down to read a good book for a while.
Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station, one of the most famous and busiest train stations in the world, is worth a visit even if you aren’t catching a train. Stepping inside the historic train station will instantly transport you to old New York.
It doesn’t cost anything to walk through on your own and free walking tours are available which shine a bit more light on the various historic elements and secrets of the building.
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Central Park
Central Park is one of Manhattan’s most famous landmarks and is its largest park. Free and open to the public, it’s a beautiful and relaxing place to spend the day. While the park entree is always free, certain attractions such as the Central Park Zoo have an admissions fee attached if you wish to visit.
Just strolling down the park’s various walking paths, alongside ponds and lakes, and through the wildlife sanctuary is a nice experience that you can do all on your own. However, there are also free guided tours available that cover various themes if that’s more what you are looking for.
