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How to Have Inexpensive Fun in New York City (NYC)

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By Tamara Andersen
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Times Square in Novemeber 2007
Times Square in Novemeber 2007
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For many people, New York City (NYC) is an exciting place to live and visit. It can also be pricey. There are many opportunities to enjoy NYC for little or no money. Taking advantage of these opportunities allows you to enjoy the variety of culture and activities of the "Big Apple".

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • A sense of adventure
  • Good attitude
  1. Step 1

    Take an afternoon and visit the Forbes Magazines Galleries located in Greenwich Village. This Museum is fun to visit and appeals to all age groups. While at the Galleries you can observe the progression of the game Monopoly from its original form to the game that is currently played. A jewelry gallery is part of this institution. It hold jewelry from past centuries. Toy ships make in the 1800's are also on display in the museum. There is no entrance cost to enter the Galleries.

    Address:
    62 Fifth Avenue (at 12th Street)
    New York, NY

    Phone:
    212-206-5548

    Website:
    http://www.forbesgalleries.com/

  2. Step 2

    National Museum of the Native American
    Visit the National Museum of the Native American. This museum allows guests to learn more about the Native Americans that once owned the land that now belongs to the United States of America. Visitors to this museum will be able to view American art as they investigate different aspects of Native American culture and life. Guests will also be introduced to the various ways that Native Americans currently preserve their history and culture. Visitors are not charged and admission fee to this Museum.

    Address:
    1 Bowling Green
    New York, NY

    Phone:
    212-514-3700

    Website:
    http://www.nmai.si.edu/

  3. Step 3

    Guggenheim Museum
    Enjoy one of the most famous museums in NYC. This museum allows visitors to pay what they can afford on Fridays. On Saturdays, from 5:45 PM TO 7:45 PM, you can pay what you are able to afford. This museum is located in New York City's Upper East Side.

    Address:
    1071 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY

    Phone:
    212-423-3500

    Website:
    http://www.guggenheim.org/

  4. Step 4

    Bronx Zoo
    Enjoy the day at the zoo when you visit Bronx Zoo. View animals from all over the world. Participate in shows that show off the skills of some of these animals. Patrons who visit the zoo on Wednesdays donate what they can afford.

    Address:
    2300 Southern Blvd
    Bronx, NY 10460

    Phone:
    718-367-1010

    Website:
    http://www.bronxzoo.com/

Tips & Warnings
  • Always check websites for updated information before you go visit the institution.
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