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By the way, almost any Off-Off-Broadway show is $18. This is because the actors' union sets the maximum ticket price for such shows. If you like theater, consider signing up for Audience Extras (http://www.audienceextras.com/). It's a "papering" service. They give out free tickets to shows just to have people in the audience. I've seen some major shows for nothing.
The Cloisters is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. So if you go to the 2 of them on the same day you only have to make one donation and you will be able to use the same entrance tag for both of them.
The Bronx Zoo is actually free a lot of times during the day, during the week. But even if you have to pay it's still pretty cheap. Also Central Park is another cheap option.
By the way, almost any Off-Off-Broadway show is $18. This is because the actors' union sets the maximum ticket price for such shows. If you like theater, consider signing up for Audience Extras (http://www.audienceextras.com/). It's a "papering" service. They give out free tickets to shows just to have people in the audience. I've seen some major shows for nothing.
you have to pay for that site, and they want 115 upfront
Belmont Park is $2 for the best seat in the house and has 100 times more action than any ball game. Express trains to Belmont Park station leave from Penn Station everyday when they race.
A lot of the rides at Coney Island are gone but the Cyclone and a bunch of other stuff is still there. The boardwalk and odd attractions like "Shoot the Freak" are still there. The beach itself is still there of course. There's still enough to make an afternoon out of it.
The Cloisters is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. So if you go to the 2 of them on the same day you only have to make one donation and you will be able to use the same entrance tag for both of them.
Given that the donation is suggested, I don't see any reason to try to make it to both in one day. If OP is strapped for cash, just give a very tiny donation, like 25 cents.
I also enjoy sneaking up to the top of the Chelsea Hotel or the Plaza Hotel and checking out the view (it's quite awesome...!)
Also, there's tons of free show tapings to attend to such as The Daily Show (long wait, but worth it), Colbert Report, Rachael Ray, Tyra, Maury, etc...It's always something fun to plan with friends.
There's lots of open bars. You can go to nyc.openbar.com. I find that their selection is decent, but they're definitely missing out on A LOT of open bars in the city. These can be found by word of mouth or just by living in the city for awhile and exploring.
It's hard to say, when you don't explain what you think is fun, or what you thought was "lame."
Museums are not only under $25, but most have a period when they are free. And there are free concerts and outdoor movies all summer long. Just check listings in Time Out and the Voice. Small nonprofit groups also often have performances, panels, or movies cheaply or free.
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