New York City is notoriously expensive.
This year, based on square meter prices for property, it was ranked as the second-most expensive city in the world to live in by wealth firm Henley & Partners, behind Monaco.
There, property costs $38,800 per square meter, with New York residents facing a $27,500 tariff for each square meter. And tourists are confronted by $30 sandwiches, $150 show tickets and $500-plus hotels.
But here, we reveal that if you know where to look, New York isn’t just cheap, but completely gratis. Read on for our guide to 22 fantastic and completely free things to do and see in the Big Apple.
Incredible views and sensational sightseeing
Ride the Staten Island Ferry
Views of the epic Manhattan skyline and one of the world’s most famous landmarks can be enjoyed from the 100-percent-free Staten Island Ferry, which sails across New York Harbor, right past Lady Liberty.
It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Take a Circle Line cruise
The Circle Line, which bills itself as “America’s favorite boat ride since 1945”, offers outstanding views of the skyline from cruises that take passengers in a loop around Manhattan from piers 16 and 83.
And this summer and beyond, in honor of its 80th anniversary, guests turning 80 in 2025 get a complimentary sightseeing cruise as part of the “Born in 1945” program.
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Stroll The High Line
Enjoy mesmerising views of the Hudson River and skyline on Manhattan’s West Side from The High Line, a 1.5-mile-long elevated freight rail line turned public park.
Visit Hunter’s Point South Park
For an “unbeatable” free view of the skyline, Nicole Lawson, British Airways Holidays Destination Manager, recommends heading to Gantry Plaza State Park, then walking down to Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City.
She tells The Independent: “The Manhattan skyline looks incredible from there, especially at sunset. And here you can enjoy it away from the hustle and bustle of the city.”
Relax and gaze at Brooklyn Bridge Park
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