New York City is one of the largest and most exciting cities in the world. It is also a tourist destination that brings in more visitors from the United States and abroad than almost any other city. This city has thousands of potential events that a person could attend and enjoy. Many of these events cost money, but a large number of them are either free or easy to pay for on a budget. An individual could spend a week taking in the city's many charms without ruining their financial situation.
Parks
Every park in New York City is free to access and enjoy. There are a number of famed parks with many attractions that visitors can enjoy. Battery Park contains a number of monuments and a beautiful view of the harbor. Bryant Park has a giant fountain and the famed lions that stand guard over the New York Public Library. Central Park contains a multitude of lakes, groves, and fields. Parks are perfect spots for walking and exploring as well as recreational activities such as frisbee and football. They are at the top of every list of favorite spots for New Yorkers to relax and visit.
Free museums
New York contains more museums than almost any other city in the world. While many charge a nominal fee, the city is full of free museums for tourists with all sorts of interests. Some of the city's most well-known art museums, such as the Museum of Folk Art, are free to the public. These institutions have hundreds or even thousands of paintings and other pieces on display. There are also history and nature museums run by the government and established as a public service. These museums are free to the public and would be greatly enjoyed by any visitors.
Architecture tour
New York is one of the world's greatest centers of architecture. All of the buildings that make up the city's rich architectural heritage are free to visit and view. Individuals can spend entire days exploring city streets and viewing many of the highlights of the city's building past. One can explore the largest ever collection of cast-iron frame commercial buildings in the adjoining neighborhoods of TriBeCa and Soho.
Tourists could explore the 1930s with an Art Deco tour or view the many majestic skyscrapers and commercial buildings on Park Row and Broadway. Viewing the exteriors of all of these buildings is free. It may also be free to view some of the interiors. Some prominent buildings in the city have public lobbies. Others have even turned their lobbies into Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) where people can sit on benches or use public restrooms.
