How to See New York For Free

Not only is New York City one of the world’s leading cities, but it is also one of the most diverse.  Boasting a huge cultural programme and filled to the brim with iconic attractions and places of interest, it draws more than 47 million tourists every year. Having been dubbed the City that Never Sleeps, its range of activities and sights is guaranteed to dazzle the senses and excite the soul.
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Cited as the most populous city in the US, it is divided into five boroughs - the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island – all of which offer up something new and unusual to discover. Indeed, home to a collection of world-famous buildings and historical sites, from the impressive Empire State Building on Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street to the Bronx’s beautiful New York Botanical Gardens, it is possible to stumble across a host of highlights regardless of where you go.
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However, a holiday to New York can be expensive. Not only do you have to take into account flight and accommodation costs, but you will also need to budget for meals, transport and additional activities, such as entrance fees.
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That’s why, before you head there, it can be worthwhile researching the things you can do for free: a quick look on the internet will throw up a surprising number of results, meaning you can find something to do free of charge regardless of whether you have visited it once or a hundred times.
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Music comprises a huge part of the city’s culture. As a result, there is a medley of musical things to do in New York. What’s more, many of them are free. The Brooklyn Academy of Music, for example, opens the doors of its BAMcafé to the public every Friday and Saturday evening. Offering up an assortment of lively performances, there is a mixture of jazz, world and experimental music to experience. On the other hand, the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill puts on free weekly blues shows.
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A number of the art galleries and exhibition spaces also offer free entry to the public. A definite New York highlight, the Museum of Modern Art is open, without charge, every Friday between 4 pm and 8 pm. If you fancy something a little different, try the Socrates Sculpture Park. There are always a number of local sculptors around who present their installations here and you can also enjoy the free panoramic view of Manhattan.
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There are hundreds of other free activities to pursue and sights to soak up in and around the city, thus ensuring your holiday never has a dull moment. Additionally, there are a range of inexpensive eateries and bars to discover, as well as hundreds of <a onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="cheap">http://www.hotels.co.uk/hotel-new-york/hotel-new-york/cheap-hotel-new-york/">cheap New York hotels</a> to choose from. As a result, you can experience all that this amazing place has to offer, without blowing your budget.
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