13 Free Things To Do in NYC That Are Actually Worth It

[@just_cade]

My absolute favorite thing that I did for free on my recent trip to NYC was walking the High Line through the West Side. I went early in the morning, it was freezing, but I dressed in layers and went to explore. I was alone, so I just put headphones in and admired the beautiful street art, and architecture, and once I got to the end (I started on the Hudson Yards end), I got lost in Greenwich Village, it was a very peaceful experience, I didn't want to leave. Highly recommended.

[@DavidAnuszewski]

What is the high line?

[@just_cade]

@@DavidAnuszewski It is what used to be an elevated rail line that runs from Hudson Yards south to the Meatpacking District. They have turned it into a walking path above the city, it has a lot of street art, great photo spots, gardens, and it lets you see all of the different architecture on the west side. I highly recommend it!

[@blackchina6142]

I did the same. It was awesome. I live now 20 years in MY and finally got free time to do a tour. Awesome

[@friendlykiwi384]

Thanks for sharing this, will put this on my to do list. Walking and just experiencing surrounds is one of my fav ways to relax. x

[@Olayaya]

They changed the "pay as you wish" policy in the Met (the Natural History museum still has it!) and now it's only for NY state residents and New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students.

[@elmigue92]

Yes, went to NYC last month an the MET is now 25 to 35 dls...

[@elise8559]

Yep just saw that as well, students from all over the world have a discount tho

[@margut2830]

The museum of natural history now is charging a fee. 23-33 bucks for adults .

[@MattSezer]

@@margut2830 Not true. It's pay what you wish for general admission. However, if you want to go to any of the special exhibitions, you have to pay a set fee.

[@Mariamasmind]

What i have to bring to prove that im a student?

[@MikeFarnhamGalaxysEdgeGroup]

I know you are not disabled, but could you do some tips/tricks for getting around NYC in a wheelchair, please? Thanks!

[@AdorableAcushla]

NYC is so not wheelchair accessible, it sucks!

[@JakeSVanHfan]

@@AdorableAcushla I think there is like 1 or 2 subway stations with the elevator access to the street but I could be wrong. Busses have the wheelchair lifts that part I do know and there is hotels with elevators. AS for a lot of other places in NYC I am not sure. I know Boston has a lot of wheelchair accessible areas in their subway stations.

[@wjejwjje9493]

Mike Farnham m

[@aliciaeberle7501]

@@JakeSVanHfan damn that sucks, where I live there's an elevator at every subway station

[@johnmor3541]

@@aliciaeberle7501 it's because 95% of stations we're built before 1935 when a elevator wasn't required when a station is built.

[@topliner9534]

Staten island Ferry!!! Cruise New York harbor, goes past the Statue of Liberty, and totally free!!

[@SarahFunky]

Yes true!

[@trenycestroubles]

Don't you got to pay $3

[@jcmcmillian2253]

Trenyce’s Troubles No. It's free.

[@thenobleone-3384]

@@SarahFunky Hey I don't know how much will change through this Pandemic. But I would appreciate if u could help me learn N.Y. Comparing N.Y. with Houston both cities are large. So I'm used to being in a big city. Once I learn N.Y. it shouldn't really be that bad. Hopefully u could help me out.

[@junebun]

FYI, The Met is only free for NYC residents and MoMA is only free Friday evenings.

[@BrianAlt]

One of my favorite "free" things that I always tell visitors to do is to take the A/C to the High Street station and walk BACK into Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge. Sure, the subway isn't free, but if you're visiting you might have a Unlimited Ride MetroCard anyway.

[@BrianAlt]

@Kris Paul 👏

[@SincerelyGail]

Great tips! I’ve taken advantage of most on your list and it’s a great time. Other free things: The Highline, NBC Today summer concerts, tickets to tv shows, Staten Island ferry, Saks holiday light show, etc. Found you today and now binge watching your vids specially with summer around the corner. Great job and thank you!

[@benjaminoconnor1687]

#14: Riding the Staten Island Ferry.

[@johnsheehan3671]

# 15: Getting out of Staten Island! :D

[@tmiskiew]

I wonder why you didn’t mention The Highline. It’s free and such a great experience.

[@Erika-gm2tf]

The Highline is the best! I lived in the city when Highline Park was a rickety unused elevated rail above the West Village filled with overgrown trees and intrepid squatters. I got to walk it this past December for the first time. I kept coming back. It was one of the best things in the best city! Night or day, absolutely beautiful.

[@anyssamychelle730]

What's the Highline?

[@Mark-bq1sy]

@@anyssamychelle730 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Line

[@bikesmith]

I have a video suggestion: The best things to do in NYC with a... comfortable budget. Free stuff is, obviously, great but for quality, unique experiences what's your advice? Cheers!

[@thug4lie]

Alex Ferr The place doesn’t make it a great experience, it’s who you get to experience it with.

[@sheem.2450]

I live in NYC - The Bronx to be exact and WOW!!

[@Followtanika]

Could you please do; what to do in NYC for Christmas

[@SarahFunky]

Yes it is coming very soon!

[@Followtanika]

Thanks!!!! It's going to be my second time in NYC for Christmas.

[@snapdragon5645]

@@SarahFunky dis up yet

[@LittleRapGuy]

YOu'd like Sep's cartoon wisdom on Christmas, and in "Completely New York." He's from Little Rap Guy and Friends.

[@kaysah_foodie]

@@SarahFunky you can walk 5th ave n see their windows..watch Saks Christmas display show, see ice skaters at rockefeller, visit St. Patricks Cathedral, take pictures at water fountain by Radio City, snow tube at central park on a snowy day, take the ferry, walk Brooklyn bridge..ice skate for free Bryant park before 10a.m (check schedule) visit museum of natural history for a donation, admission..visit the market at herald square.

[@darkitty12]

can you do a what to do in new york in winter/christmas video!

[@fionadaniels5222]

I went to NY in 2019 and spent a total of about $1000 USD over my 3 week stay. I was staying with relatives and ate in for most meals so majority of my funds were spent on endless shopping, 2-3 dinner outings, my ride to NJ and DC and the Metro. I did so much and didnt spend as much. Went to so many public museums, Staten ferry ride, walking about Manhattan and central park (rather than taking Uber or the chariot rides), saw all the major monuments in DC, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Times Square, State Building Tour, Kayaking, High Line walk, and so much more. Heading back this December with all these new ideas and a whole new itinerary in place! You dont need alot of money for a great time!

[@Oldsmokey1]

We used your food videos to find some food a couple of weeks ago when we were there. The first place we went was Prince Street Pizza and it was down right amazing.

[@Vvitm]

1:21 I thought the "Ghosts on Broadway" free tour was especially interesting since the only 2 times in my life (I'm 75) that I encountered ghosts both happened near Broadway in NYC!

[@stevenbelshe2478]

Where do I go, or what website can I go to the get this tour

[@tejasraysad933]

can u guide us Brooklyn and Queens ?

[@kmakeup2]

Ahh your videos are sooo helpful! I’m flying on my own to NYC next month to study. Writing everything down! Thank you!

[@Carl_Johnson_from_grove_street]

The MOMA is only free on fridays

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

If you in NYC in the summer time, you can go to Rockaway Beach. All of the public beaches in New York are free, but let’s be honest, the only beach in NYC worth going to in Rockaway Beach

[@SarahFunky]

+Jeremy Hayes I agree!

[@luizmazur7144]

Miss Sarah Funk please, make a matter about hotels in NY .

[@ilahildasissac1943]

We did Movies In the Park in Chicago pre-Co-Vid. I attended one screening two years ago. It was in a park across from where I live.

[@thenobleone-3384]

I can only remember briefly visiting N.Y. in 2002 right after the 9/11 attacks. I was 10 or 11 yrs old. Today N.Y. is very different.

[@jenniferlorence1950]

Sarah, I loved your Video (this video) So much that this is the 4th time watching it. I am from NY, but moved Out in 1996 and I don't know what's going on in NY anymore. A lot of things have changed After I left, and some are still the Same, I guess, but I was inspired by your video to Go Visit.

[@StevenBrener]

Love Shakespeare I the Park but getting tickets is nearly impossible! Btw, never heard of The Skint. Thanks for brining to my attention. Luckily there’s a lot of good online resources. Back in the day we used to rely on The Village Voice (really miss it) and the New York Press. BTW Adriana’s List has lots of good info about free performances, many very eclectic, around town.

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you so much!

[@cheeseparis1]

Frenchman here, I'm just home after a 10-day stay in NYC. I knew there were free visits of the 9/11 Memorial on Mondays if you get up early to book, but I didn't want to be in a crowd and paid for a regular 10am timeslot with the audioguide. OMG I spent 8 hours in this wonderfully documented memorial, definitely worth paying the price! Best free things, High Line

[@Mr.Anders0n_]

I wonder if that book would've stayed were you left it had it been a Nintendo Switch :p

[@cheeseparis1]

@@Mr.Anders0n_ Perhaps, since the book was in a bag. When I came back, nothing seemed to have been touched. In my comment, I forgot to quote the amazing transport museum, Brooklyn, $10, amazing collection of old subway trains

[@Flores_69]

Hi Sarah Thanks for all your videos , it helps me with all your tips, I am now at JFK returning to UK, I stayed in NY for 5 days. I think I have seen all. Except the rainbow bagel haha, didn’t have time , hoping nxt time. Again thanks xxx

[@janesmith1917]

Live out here and have to find things like this.

[@Jknudsen0523]

Sarah! My lovely wife and I are headed to NYC next week for a mon-fri trip. Would love an event video for the week of Valentine's day!

[@gem_614]

ALSO IN QUEENS AT FLUSHING MEADOW PARK THEY HAVE IT IN THE SUMMER from like June-August And you can check online for the deeets.

[@hollyk3641]

I'm an Australian going to New York for the first time next year and these are super helpful!

[@loverboii6467]

Can u pls make a video on interesting places/ free places u can visit in Queens.

[@chanelmone4721]

I like the pay what she wish tour option I always thought about taking a tour

[@filibusterfirework74]

Hey Sarah! Love your videos but two things 1) the Met is only pay what you wish for residents and 2) the MoMA is only pay as you wish friday evenings

[@TheOregon20]

Love the tips, Bryant Park and Free Kayaking were particularly good for us :) MET is no longer pay as you wish for foreign visitors though...

[@SarahFunky]

Oh that is a shame. Thank you for letting me know about The Met!

[@bongoklak0]

ur background looks so stunning when u give the explanation...

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you!

[@khay_66m]

Thank you Sarah 😎 Great didn't know till I saw your page. Who would of known that NY does freebies!😉💞

[@ashleyrobles7893]

Much love ... I live in New York and I didn’t know about the free tour cool thank you

[@edsonalcon9199]

Gracias sarah,por tanta informacion y por ser una excelente guia y por los video que subes para los que queremos visitar ese sitio,esa ciudad tan hermosa, sigue adelante guapa,saludos de La Paz Bolivia.

[@SarahFunky]

+Edson Alcon Gracias! Que bueno que lo disfruto y les gusto la informacion- lo hago para ustedes ! Hay se subsribe!

[@Mrbeahz1]

While at Bryant Park, you might want to go next door to the New York Public Library.

[@nikhileshwarnaidu9167]

Fantastic........ Anything In Newyork for free........ Is Awesome👏✊👍

[@ElisaTayler]

Best things to do in each borough

[@Blackhole48]

What also could be a good video is about "where to eat at night". For people who arrive late at night and are starving. So like speedys etc....

[@andyjamess]

12:19 Nice bit of an English favourite there. Love Colman's mustard. It is also made about 2 hours from where I live. :)

[@SarahFunky]

It is my favorite!

[@akcalo]

Holiday village is one of my faves!

[@makeupbymeli]

Hi Sarah ! My husband and i have been loving your ny videos! We are taking notes from them for our upcoming first trip to NY in February ! I know it’s going to be very cold could you maybe do a what to pack/ wear in New York in the winter video ?! That would be so helpful !

[@CosmiCandy]

Thanks for sharing. The vibes of these places are amazing. I can feel from the video. Love to Sarah.

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you! I hope you subscribed!

[@CosmiCandy]

@@SarahFunky Yes I did. Love from India.

[@janesmith1917]

Prince even played at bryant park a while away .

[@saraipaulino7019]

The watchtower sign!!

[@navitakhaira3181]

The MET and MET Cloisters are pay as you wish for NY, NJ, and CT residents, however do require admission otherwise. The other museums are not tho.

[@joanaleite1604]

I'm going to NY this winter (December) and your channel is helping me so much!Thank you💗

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you! I hope you subscribed!

[@roseanderson3678]

Really love your channel, Sarah! Hoping to move to NYC in June, so all of this information is SO helpful. Thank you!!

[@leeleem2686]

Rose Anderson Did you do it?

[@patricktilsley9164]

Awesome video!! I’m going to New York in December in like 4 weeks and I can’t wait!!

[@anthonyd6370]

you can ride the buses for free ,enter via back door like so many do

[@Bedroomeyes004]

A bit old I know. But is this still valid in 2022/2023? Pay as you wish?

[@randomvideos5864]

Hi Sarah, love your vídeos! Im in NY right now and you ve been really helpful. Just one thing, is the MOMA and the sience museum really free? Because i went to the met and payed to get in

[@lambro4014]

These tips are great date tips.

[@kevinschmidt7852]

Excelent video!! It is true that "pay what you wish" is now only for NYC residents?? thanks

[@ArisaKobayashi]

I participated in free yoga classes at Bryant Park pretty much every week during summer and I loved doing yoga there!:)

[@Danielle-tx2es]

hey sara....you are great..thank you so much..regards from Puerto Rico.

[@shaunmaddox]

Awesome video!! Thank you Sarah

[@janesmith1917]

Yes yes sipin on orange juice.

[@marcelobonimani]

She is trying to say: conceal your drinks. I wouldn't take the paper bag route. I would go for a plastic or Styrofoam cup or even a soda can.

[@maggiemcnally9697]

The Met is only free if you are a NYC resident or have an american student card, it cost $36 for an adult and student pass recently.

[@metallampman]

Sarah.. which walking tour are you referring to in this video about ghosts on broadway .. what is the name of this tour guide .. link me plz

[@JimmyBamis]

What are your top 3 pizza places?

[@muhammada.5050]

Great video. To the point. Great info shared about all locations. Thank you. I'll be going to NY this week and will follow your guidance.

[@ashleywooods]

thank you! just fyi: the met is no longer pay what you wish for people outside ny state. visitors will be required to pay full admission

[@deeznuts3935]

Thank you very much sarah your such a baddie😊😊❤ im visiting nyc for my bday in april

[@SarahFunky]

Have fun!

[@robertfoster3214]

Thanks great information appreciate taken time to

[@ginast2748]

High quality videos, really like them. Wanted to ask, maybe a video will be about what to do in January- February, when it’s cheaper but colder.

[@jeyssona.castrillon1996]

Love your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips.

[@MrCristianeaki]

Very nice and interesting Video... Thank you Sarah...

[@evas.5127]

Thank you for sharing these ideas! I will definitely write them down in my NYC-travel guide to be able to experience them one day!

[@SarahFunky]

Or join my Bublup folder where you can print some of the lists I already made! invite.bublup.com/001-si-16407a9b-fab2-4cae-b080-4dd90ab86a5f

[@mythlin8099]

@SarahFunky can you update this video for this year? :)

[@OMGiGi]

OMGiGi I’m from nyc as well and I’m so excited to find another nyc KZbinr I feel like we are so underrated!!! Loved this list! Have you heard about pier 17 getting a Malibu Farm?

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Someone has to say this... you are beautiful ☀️☀️

[@wolfstar675]

Most definitely!

[@thegeneral123]

Free! My favourite price!

[@shannonwynne1613]

I was so pleasantly surprised you used the Backstreet footage! I was in New York that week, but I had to leave the day before the concert!! 😭😭

[@pablosandi6683]

Mmmm another video where I see in some parts where it says "Free admission on xxxx days" and got crazy looking for it on the official page of the site and I can find it. On this one, Im looking for the one of the botanical Gardens and noop.. nothing. 😓

[@amyds2631]

Hi sarah Love your videos, its helpful. What can tell me about the city pass?

[@BlueHeron654]

Free tour guide with the Big Apple Greeter program. Get to know the city with a local.

[@clairechoe6489]

Thanks for sharing this video!! Just so sad that the pandemic blocks public area now.

[@bryannajordan7814]

Thank you so much for this

[@NewGossipCulture]

Hey Sarah, I just found your channel and I am amazed with all your NYC videos. I'm going to NY this winter and I love this inside tips but I have a few doubts that I hope that you can help. You said that the MET and MOMA are alway free/pay as you wish museums but I can't find that info in their websites, the only thing I see is that the MOMA is free on fridays from 4pm to 8pm. Can you help me please? Thank you, love from Portugal.

[@posieglom3215]

They are not free seven days a week. She was incorrect.

[@georgepapoutsis1598]

You are such a cool person Sarah. So nice to learn from you. You seem so genuine. Merry Christmas!

[@SarahFunky]

+George Papoutsis Thank you George! Merry Christmas!

[@ragawannair602]

Great tips 👍👍 excellent 👌👍

[@taylorweirfulfun]

Really love your videos Sarah!

[@LadyMissNeptune]

Last I checked the MoMA was not pay as you wish.

[@benjaminoconnor1687]

Lady Neptune It used to be pay-as-you-wish.

[@deniseleahy8340]

Thanks you so much for sharing

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

Can we still do many of these things right now,I'm going to NYC next month for my birthday.

[@karimequesada8565]

Good video Sarah. En esta cuarentena, me inspira ir pronto a New York

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you Karime Quesada! Make sure you subscribe and hit the bell icon so you're notified of future videos! 😍 New York will be here for your when you're ready!

[@hassyam436]

I love your videos

[@joannm.1756]

The Met, as per their website is Free ONLY to NY & NJ RESIDENTS!!

[@meghakuwar3616]

The ebook is not free as you mentioned in description and video its for $8.4

[@1989stefanos]

Amazing video, Sarah, once again! Thanks!

[@10talonz]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention the System Island Ferry for the great views of New York Harbor.

[@SarahFunky]

Staten Island Ferry** I don't like it because I feel it is dirty but I know many people love it!

[@vaishnavipowar16]

Hey Sarah, Nice video 💜💜NYC💜💜

[@robertor6564]

Enjoying your videos. I grew up in NYC(LES)and moved to Houston, Texas in 2000. Wife and I are visiting NYC in May. Any reasonable priced hotels you recommend that do not charge resort fees?

[@SarahFunky]

Yes! Check out the Pod Hotels and watch my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZbRmXWHqM6SadE. Enjoy NYC!

[@andrescisnerosenriquez8142]

Thanks Sarah, great advices