Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Save the money for pricier tourist tickets, such as the Empire State Building.
A true New Yorker knows to eat far away from Midtown.
Free Doesn't Mean You're Cheap
Many of New York City's most famous attractions are completely free or offer you the op-
tion to “Pay What You Can”. Obviously, that rule applies to the honor system; so do pay
what you are able to.
Free Attractions:
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Living Free NYC offers a daily, weekly, and monthly list of free attractions
going on in New York City
http://livingfreenyc.com/
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Museums such as the
Metropolitan Museum of Art
offer the “pay what
you can plan”. Although they suggest a specific donation, they offer the op-
tion to pay what you can in order to entice students and those who would
shy away from the usual fees into going. Call ahead or view the websites to
make sure there aren't any private.
•
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
allows you to let out your inner sound
engineer.
Mix
sights
and
sounds
or
hang
out
and
grab
a
bite.
•
Hang out in
Washington Square Park with the locals and watch serious
chess matches
•
Tour the
Federal Reserve Bank
(reservations required)
www.ny.frb.org
•
Check out New York Artist Walter De Maria's “Earth Room”: a SoHo loft
filled with 250 cubic yards of dirt
www.earthroom.org
•
View the world's most comprehensive collection of Native American arti-
facts at the National Museum of the American Indian
www.nmai.si.edu
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During the summer, Bryant Park offers free screenings of classic movies on
the big screen on Monday nights. Grab a blanket, some snacks, and enjoy!
