7 Of The Best Things To Do For Free In Times Square
New York City’s Times Square is one of the most popular places to visit during the holidays and also a great place to spend a few hours exploring on a sunny day. There are tons of shopping options, delicious eateries, and of course, the popular decorations.
Whether you’re visiting the city for the holidays or you just want to explore one of the most popular spots in the city for free, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top suggestions:
Visit The Christmas Tree Shops In December
The best part of visiting the Christmas Tree Shops is the lovely atmosphere. There are so many tiny little shops selling gifts and decorations. The shops are located just a few blocks from the famed Rockefeller Center.
Another great thing about the Christmas Tree Shops is that there are tons of things to do here for free. You can take a horse-drawn carriage for free, shop for free gifts and decorations, sit by a skating rink and watch people skate for free, and of course, enjoy the atmosphere for free.
You can also visit during the day to experience the shops for free and then at night when everyone comes, you can visit the shop for $5. You can all sit by the skating rink and watch people skate while you enjoy some hot cocoa and the shops are all decorated in festive colors and add to the Christmas atmosphere making it a great place to visit for the holidays.
Take A Selfie At The Top Of The Rock
The top of the Rock is the most famous photo opportunity in Times Square and a great photo to add to your holiday travel memory. We recommend taking a selfie at the top of the Rock, the One World Observatory or the LED screen at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
These spots are great because you can easily find them with just a little bit of google search and are also easy to access and there are tons of great photo spots around them. The LED screen at the Marriott Marquis Hotel is another great photo spot because it has a ton of different colors making your photo’s pop… providing you’ve took them properly!
People Watch In Times Square
You can go to virtually anywhere in New York or Times Square and be surrounded by a multitude of people, so actually spending a few hours relaxing and people watching is a great way to spend your time. Just go to any of the parks, cafes or restaurants pull up a chair or sit on the grass and people watch to your hearts content.
See The Naked Cowboy
On December 23, 1970, Robert John Burck, aka The Naked Cowboy, entered the world and in 1998, stripped down to his underwear after a friend said he could make more money that way busking. Within a year after his arrival in New York, the Naked Cowboy has become an iconic figure in Times Square.
Singing and posing for pictures with tourists is a regular part of his day and he does it regardless of the weather. Come rain or shine, The Naked Cowboy will be in ‘full’ uniform performing for tourists and locals alike on the streets of Times Square.
Since the Naked Cowboy rarely ventures outside of Times Square, tracking him down is a breeze. He mainly frequents the 7th Avenue and Broadway crossroads and because Broadway is now pedestrian-only, also look for him between 44th and 45th Streets as he just kind of hangs around to see if there are any visitors he can entertain.
Walk Through Bryant Park
Something interesting is always occurring in Bryant Park and as there are plenty of seats, free newspapers and books, a table tennis table and more, the park is a great place to wile away a few hours just relaxing and watching the world go by.
Explore The New York Public Library’s Holiday Village
The New York Public Library’s Holiday Village is a great spot to visit during the holidays. The holiday village is located at the New York Public Library’s 42nd Street branch and is a great place to spend some time. You can enjoy the festive atmosphere around the village and enjoy a great book, play a game, or visit a gift shop.
Another great thing about the village is that you can visit it any day of the week. You don’t have to visit during the holiday season to enjoy the village. You can also visit the village for free with a library card. This is a great way to spend time with family or friends while enjoying some free activities.
Visit The Disney Store
If you’re visiting the city for the holidays, you should definitely check out the Disney Store. It’s a great souvenir store to visit while enjoying the city. The Disney Store is located at Rockefeller Plaza and is a great spot to visit. You can also visit the Disney Store for free with a library card.
This is a great place to visit while enjoying the city. You can also visit the store for free with a library card, which is another great thing about visiting during the holidays. Another great thing about visiting the store is that you can visit it for free if you’re visiting from out of the country.
If you’re visiting the city for the holidays, you should definitely check out the store here. It’s a great gift store to visit while enjoying the city. You can also visit the store for free with a library card. Another great thing about visiting the store is that you can visit it for free if you’re visiting from out of the country.