New York City is known as one of the priciest cities in the world, but there is a huge selection of fun activities that don’t cost a thing! Here is a list of 10 free finds in the city– in no particular order.
- Staten Island Ferry Why pay for a harbor cruise when you can do like the New Yorkers and take the Staten Island Ferry.
- Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology While The Metropolitan Museum of Art may charge an arm and a leg, this hip joint is always free.
- New York Public Library Branches all over the city offer free author readings, art exhibits, Internet, and film screenings. Or just relax and enjoy the ambiance in The Rose Room at the Main Branch.
- Attend a T.V. taping New York isn’t Hollywood, but it still has its share shows taped in the city. The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, The View, Saturday Night Live, and Live with Regis and Kelly, just to name a few.
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge See the bridge up close and check out amazing views of Lower Manhattan.
- Central Park This 843 acre park is the crown jewel in the sometimes-hectic city. Take a stroll by Turtle Pond, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, or join a game of Frisbee at The Great Lawn.
- Take a tour with a Big Apple Greeter Explore New York’s unique neighborhoods with your very own local tour guide, a “real” New Yorker. Two hour tours are free and there is a “no tipping” policy.
- Go to church Check out the architecture of St Patrick’s Cathedral or head out to Brooklyn for a Sunday gospel service at Abyssinian Baptist Church.
- Visit art galleries Stop by one of the over one hundred art galleries in Chelsea for some of the most avant-garde art ever seen.
- The New York City Downtown Public Boathouse Free kayaking and other activities are offered. You need only to know how to swim.
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在纽约不花一分钱的十大活动
纽约历来是世界上消费指数最高的城市之一，但其实在这个城市之中也有不少有趣的活动是不需要花费你一分钱的！以下是这座城市的10个免费发现——排名不分先后。
史丹顿岛渡轮 你可以像纽约人一样搭乘史丹顿岛渡轮，何必再花钱坐游轮呢？
纽约时装学院博物馆 大都会博物馆会向你收取不菲的门票费，而这里则永远免费。
纽约公共图书馆 城市里每一个图书馆分部都提供免费的作家阅读，艺术展览，网络和电影预告。或者你也可以在主图书馆的玫瑰园里尽情放松享受。
参加电视录像 纽约不是好莱坞，但是这座城市也拍摄它自己可供分享的节目秀。《每日秀》、《科尔伯特报告》、《The View脱口秀》、《周六晚直播》、以及《雷吉斯与凯丽现场秀》。仅仅例举了一些而已。
参观布鲁克林大桥 亲临大桥并俯瞰下曼哈顿区的迷人风貌。
中央公园 这个面积843英亩的公园是这座时而繁忙都市的至宝之地。你可以沿着龟池、草莓地、毕士达喷泉漫步，或者在大草坪玩飞盘游戏。
和大苹果接待员一同游览 在属于你的当地导游——一个真正纽约人的带领下，探索纽约独特的街区。两小时免费，还不收小费。
做礼拜 去看看圣帕特里克大教堂的建筑，或者前往布鲁克林的阿比西尼安浸信会进行周日福音活动。
参观艺术画廊 在切尔西上百个艺术画廊之一前驻足，欣赏一些前所未见的最为先锋派的作品。
纽约商业区公共船屋 提供免费划独木舟及其他活动。你只要知道如何游泳即可。