· 5 min read · By NYC Map & Guide Team
NYC on a Budget: 20 Free Things to Do
The Staten Island Ferry, free museum hours, and the best lookouts that don't cost a dime.
The Staten Island Ferry is free and passes the Statue of Liberty. The Met is pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents. Most galleries in Chelsea are free year-round, and Gantry Plaza in Queens has a million-dollar skyline view at zero cost.