Big City, Small Budget? No problem! 🥯🍕🌭🗺️
This list is packed with the best free attractions, budget-friendly bites, hidden coffee gems, and even a must-see museum that won’t break the bank.
Whether you're wandering Central Park, soaking up skyli...
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Walk Around
Iconic Buildings You Must See
Museums
Bites & Coffee
Visit For Free
A scenic elevated park with art, gardens, and amazing views over the west side of Manhattan. If you are a fan of old things, this is a must see.
The High Line
Free ferry ride with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan.
Staten Island Ferry
Walk across for skyline views and great photo ops.
Brooklyn Bridge
Live music, chess games, and that famous arch NYC at its quirkiest.
Washington Square Park
Charging Bull located close to the world trade center the 3 ton heavy financial industry symbol.
The Charging Bull
Part of the 9/11 monument you can walk around and go inside the American Express building to see this beautiful memorial
Eleven Tears
Stroll around Madison Square park and enjoy the beautiful views.
Madison Square Park
Huge park beautifully green during spring and summer and a giant ice rink during winter time.
Bryant Park
Explore the iconic park, walk The Mall, visit Bethesda Terrace, or just people-watch with a coffee or hot dog in hand. Beautiful central park NY with so many different looks, enjoyable any season of the year.
Central Park
Walk Around
Broadway is not only shows, the street itself has a lot to offer and it goes into Chinatown.
Broadway
Bright lights at night and shining buildings during the day. Street performances, vendors, giant screens and more.
Times Square
Another walk around area to visit is Hell's Kitchen. Close by Times Square and the New York times building.
Hell's Kitchen
Korea town is amazing, I know for most little Italy and China town are widely known but did you know about little Korea?
Koreatown
Chinatown for the best dumplings 😋 I mostly go here for food even though I know most people know it for shopping.
Visit Chinatown
Dinning, shopping, plazas and gardens. You can get here if you take the highline and make the most of your day.
Hudson Yards
Iconic Buildings You Must See
New York Times Building, located near Times Square and Hell's Kitchen
The New York Times
Radio City Music Hall, close to Rockefeller center, visit day or night 🌙
Radio City Music Hall
Rockefeller Center, especially beautiful around Christmas time. That huge tree is real and seeing it from upclose is totally worth it.
Rockefeller Center
Located in Midtown Manhattan close to Rockefeller Center and Radio City. Must take a picture with these.
Giant Christmas Ornaments
The Red Steps located close to Time Square / Broadway another "must take a picture" spot that you can enjoy for free!
TDF's TKTS Steps or Red Steps
This is the World's largest Macy's store 😯 great photo op!
Macy's
This building has an observation deck and you can get tickets for as low as 30$ if you purchase in advance.
One World Trade Center
Chrysler Building located near Bryant Park. A must see, if it looks great in pictures Imagine watching from up close.
Chrysler Building
Famous Empire State building, also close to Bryant Park and the Chrysler Building. Can't visit NY without seeing this jewel.
Empire State Building
This odd shaped building is even more amazing in person. Stop by and enjoy!
Vessel
Museums
So many things to see in this museum, they even have a dinosaur section that is absolutely amazing. If you are fan of museums or museum junkie how I like to call it, enjoy walking around this jewel.
American Museum of Natural History
Bites & Coffee
The food was great, I didn't love the sardines but that is just personal preference. First time eating Korean food
The Kunjip
One of the city’s cheapest and best Middle Eastern eats. Of course their falafels are amazing 👏🏻
Mamoun's Falafel
The pepperoni square is a must-try for pizza lovers.
Prince Street Pizza
A true NYC staple since 1976. Their bagels are massive, chewy, and made the old-school way. Try a classic everything bagel with scallion cream cheese or go big with their loaded breakfast sandwiches. Expect a line—it’s worth it!
Ess-a-bagel
If you take Broadway going in Central Park direction you will find this gem! A no-frills NYC legend known for its “Recession Special”: 2 hot dogs + a drink for under $7. Their dogs are juicy, snappy, and loaded with nostalgia. Grab one and stroll thr...
Gray's Papaya
Right accross Central Park in front of AMNH so stop by right after and recharge batteries to walk around the park.
Central park cafe
If you ask me this is one of the best coffees I've had in NY. Must try, flavor on point and service is quick.
La Colombe Coffee Workshop
Joe Coffee to keep you warm at Bryant Park Ice Rink 🧊 😍 hot and delicious.
Joe Coffee Company
I had Ube latte for the first time, what an amazing thing. Must try for sure!
