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5 Free Tips Visiting New York City

New York City is an amazing travel destination, proclaimed one of the greatest cities in the world. If you ever have the opportunity to visit, take it. However, it can be quite expensive. No need to panic though. One of the biggest cities in the world has some of the best free stuff to do. There are plenty of free and beautiful parks, art exhibitions, concerts, comedy shows, museums, and a lot more. Save some cash with these 5 Free Tips Visiting New York City.

Grand Central Terminal

Take a trip to the most visited tourist attraction in New York City, the Grand Central Terminal. Built in 1913, this terminal really is grand and has been a film set many popular movies and TV series. Find it at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Great place to take pictures, as it’s quite the place to see – it’s 48 acres and has 44 platforms, more than any other railroad station in the world. There are tons of great places to shop (of course) and tons of great restaurants and places to eat and drink. For a list of events, you can visit their site.

Watch an Outdoor Theater Show

During summer there are many public spaces around New York that offer free shows. Our favorite venue is the popular Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Spend an evening watching one of the theater’s Shakespeare shows while enjoying a glass of wine. Visit BRIC at Prospect Park, it’s a beautiful venue. Also, The Rivals in Central Park is a great show.

Visit the Museum on their “Free Day”

Every museum in New York has a “free entry” day or evening. Simply check out what day your favorite museum has its free day, then head on down. Check out Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Museum, Morgan Library & Museum, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and several others.

Attend a Street Party

New York City knows how to throw a party! Join in with the celebrations at one of the city’s free street parties. Pride Fest, the Christmas parade, and the Halloween party are just a few of the street parties in the city. There is a free street party going on somewhere in the city every month.

Global Citizen Concert

This free concert is held every September in Central Park. This charity event aims to promote awareness of gender equality, environmental and poverty issues. Previous performers include Beyoncé, Jay Z, No Doubt and Pearl Jam. Guests can receive free tickets upon completing “action journeys,” such as convincing various organizations to pledge money for a cause.

What’s your favorite free thing to do in New York City? If you’re a nature person, there are tons of things you probably never heard about. We hope these 5 Free Tips Visiting New York City. Let us know in the comment section below.