{"id":16036,"date":"2022-05-18T09:30:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T09:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=16036"},"modified":"2023-04-05T15:35:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T15:35:11","slug":"see-nyc-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/see-nyc-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"See NYC for free!"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Approx read: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">mins<\/span><\/span><h2 id=\"how-to-visit-the-big-apple-wit\">Raise your hand if you want visit the Big Apple without spending too many Hamiltons.<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"whilst-the-sticker-shock-of-br\">Whilst the sticker shock of Broadway ticket prices may make visitors feel Frozen, there\u2019s always something to do for free (or close to it) in NYC.<\/h3>\n<p>From dishing out for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/stories\/2016-05-09\/the-complete-history-of-the-cronut\">cronuts<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wickedthemusical.com\/\">Wicked<\/a> prices for Broadway shows, it\u2019s tough to stick to a budget in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n<p>With this guide, you can reap big-city benefits without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16040 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-york-g726c244e3_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-york-g726c244e3_1920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-york-g726c244e3_1920-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-york-g726c244e3_1920-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/new-york-g726c244e3_1920-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"monday:-clear-your-head-on-the\">Monday: Clear your head on the High Line<\/h4>\n<p>Open daily from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/\">7am to 11pm<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/visit\/\">High Line<\/a> is offers something for foggy travellers from all time zones. Eat, exercise, take in some art or just soak up the fresh air along the park&#8217;s paths. For those interested in the history of how a neglected elevated rail became an integrated public space championing art, design and nature, take a free docent-led <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/events\/high-line-tour-from-freight-to-flowers\/\">tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"tuesday:-comedy--kill-or-die\">Tuesday: Comedy- kill or die<\/h4>\n<p>The diversity-centred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncc.com\/mission\">Brooklyn Comedy Collective<\/a> hosts a free weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklyncc.com\/show-schedule\/lwr\/5-17\">open-mic session<\/a> every Tuesday around 8. If you killed, stay to bask in the glory. And even if things didn\u2019t go as planned onstage, stick around for the Schadenfreude.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"wednesday:-bronx-zoo-bound\">Wednesday: Bronx-Zoo bound<\/h4>\n<p>Save some ducks with a visit to the Bronx Zoo, gratis every Wednesday from 10am to 11am. The wildly popular free tix must be <a href=\"https:\/\/bronxzoo.com\/plan-your-visit\/know-before-you-go\">booked in advance.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"thursday:-movie-with-a-view\">Thursday: Movie with a View<\/h4>\n<p>The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is doing free, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynbridgepark.org\/event-series\/movies-with-a-view\">open-air movie nights<\/a> every Thursday from 7 July-25 August. This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Around the World.\u2019 Doors open at 6pm and the flick starts at sundown. Pre-feature teasers include DJs and shorts shot by local filmmakers. The usual snacks are on offer, also adult bevvies for over-21s.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Crystal Gong 2 - Sound by Michael D&#039;Agostino and David Ellenbogen\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ruT7ps-TT1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"friday:-art-as-lounge-and-soun\">Friday: Art as Lounge and Sound<\/h4>\n<p>Pre-game your NYC weekend from 6-10pm with free admission to the Rubin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/rubinmuseum.org\/events\">K2 Friday Nights<\/a> for an evening of art, specialty cocktails and beats connected to the museum\u2019s focus on Asia\u2019s regions and cultures. Don\u2019t forget to sign up for a sound bath for the whole simoleon!<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"saturday:-get-your-museum-on\">Saturday: get your Museum on<\/h4>\n<p>Take advantage of the evening light for an epic architectural photo after taking in the wonders of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc-arts.org\/organizations\/139\/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum\">Guggenheim<\/a>, free for visitors from 6-8pm on Saturdays. Fashion fans can take in the always-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitnyc.edu\/museum\/\">Museum at FIT<\/a>, where one can explore the couture of the 18th Century to today&#8217;s innovators.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"sunday:-hang-out-on-the-hudson\">Sunday: Hang out on the Hudson<\/h4>\n<p>Treat yourself to an easy day\u2019s stroll or join in on free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/events\/summer_on_the_hudson\">Summer on the Hudson<\/a> activities offered by the Riverside Park Conservacy: Tai Chi, stargazing, drawing classes, concerts and more. Whilst enjoying the fun, keep an eye out for Skittles, Buckles, Chalupa, and Ms. Bo Peep, the gardener goats of Gotham.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16043 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chris-robert-lVcl3-NV-fg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chris-robert-lVcl3-NV-fg-unsplash.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chris-robert-lVcl3-NV-fg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chris-robert-lVcl3-NV-fg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chris-robert-lVcl3-NV-fg-unsplash-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chris-robert-lVcl3-NV-fg-unsplash-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raise your hand if you want visit the Big Apple without spending too many Hamiltons. Whilst the sticker shock of Broadway ticket prices may make visitors feel Frozen, there\u2019s always something to do for free (or close to it) in NYC. 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