African Burial Ground
Free: All time From about the 1690s until 1794, both free and enslaved Africans were buried in a 6.6-acre burial ground in Lower Manhattan, outside the boundaries of the settlement of New Amsterdam, later known as New York. Lost to history due to landfill and development, the grounds were rediscovered in 1991 as a consequence...
City Hall Tour
Free: Wednesdays 12pm Constructed in 1812, the City Hall has been housing its original governmental functions since. Considered an architectural and interior design feats of its period, City Hall is now a designated NYC landmark. Free non-reservation tour is offered Wednesdays noon for 20 people on first-come, first-serve basis. The sign in for the tour...
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Museum
Free: All time Besides the constantly changing FIT student and faculty exhibitions, the museum also has a permanent collection encompassing some 50,000 garments and accessories from the 18th century to present. Famous designers featured includes Adrian, Balenciaga, Chanel and Dior. Address: 7th Ave at 27th St. New York, NY 10001 Opening hours: Tues-Fri 12pm-8pm; Sat 10am –...
The High Line
Free: All time Built on an old and abandoned elevator rail tracks, the High Line spans 1 mile along the lower west side of Manhattan. Still on consturction, it currently runs from Gansevoort Street (3 blocks below West 14th St.) up to 30th St. The Park offers refreshing greenery and landscape and a fantastic view...
Governor’s Island
Free: Summer weekends (Friday – Sunday) Since 2003, Governor’s Island has been open to public on weekends during the summer. The 172-acre island can be accessed from Manhattan via a free ferry departing from the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan. There are plenty of activities on the island from free walking tours, bike riding,...
Brooklyn Brewery Tour
Free: Tour on the hour from 1-5PM Saturday; 1-4PM Sunday The brewery started in 1987 when the founder Steve Hindy returned from the Middle East with a newly acquired skill of brewing beer. For the designers out there, Brooklyn Brewery logo and identity is created by Milton Glaser, best known as the creator of the...
New York Aquarium
Free: Fridays Normally, the suggested fee is $13 but on “Friday Fish Day” every Friday, it’s pay what you wish. Although it’s rather far out from Manhattan, it’s located right by the historical Coney Island boardwalk. Prior to going, perhaps you’d want to reserve a free Coney Island Tour. Address: 602 Surf Ave New York, NY 11224 Opening...
