
Free things to do in New York that are actually free: a ferry, national monuments, parks and a museum, plus which big names (Met, Empire State) cost money.
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Free things to do in New York that are actually free: a ferry, national monuments, parks and a museum, plus which big names (Met, Empire State) cost money.

A weekend in New York from Friday night to Sunday afternoon: Times Square, Central Park, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, in route order.

A parent's plan for a family day in New York: 12 open, verified picks sorted by age, where to eat, when to leave, and one full-day route.

Annual events in New York, month by month: Lunar New Year, St. Patrick's Day, Tribeca Festival, Summer Streets, Halloween Parade and New Year's Eve.

Date night in New York, in pairs: 10 tables and what to do after, from Grand Central and Broadway to Lower Manhattan and SoHo, at every budget.

The best things to do in New York, picked by locals: Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, the Met, the High Line and more, with timing and tips.

Plan Thanksgiving in New York: the Macy's parade, a Brooklyn turkey trot, dinners and take-home meals, holiday markets, volunteering and what's closed.