We discover the ten best things you can do for free in one of the most exciting cities in the world – New York.

New York City

The Essential NYC Guide: 10 Free Things To Do And See

Manhattan has budget-friendly hotels in many of its great neighborhoods, so book your room fast!

Manhattan

The 10 Best Cheap Hotels in Manhattan

Brooklyn is New York City’s coolest borough, and there’s loads to see and do. Culture Trip has collected the top things to do here during your trip.

New York

The Top Things To Do in Brooklyn

We take a look at the 10 most interesting places to see and things to do while visiting the East Village.

Top 10 Things To Do and See in Manhattan's East Village

We profile ten of the most picturesque towns and villages north of New York City.

10 Beautiful Towns to Visit in Upstate New York

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A densely populated metropolis nearly half of whose residents were born outside the USA, New York City really embraces the term “melting pot.” Every corner of the world is packed into the Big Apple’s five boroughs, from vibrant enclaves such as Little Guyana in Queens and midtown’s Koreatown to lower Manhattan’s bustling Chinatown and Little Italy.


The city wears its history of welcoming outsiders with pride. The Tenement Museum, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, brings the stories of New York’s immigrant communities to life, while Ellis Island and the iconic Statue of Liberty are enduring reminders of the freedom and opportunity America represents for exiles.

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The majority of New York’s best-known tourist attractions can be found in Manhattan. Just south of Central Park, midtown – home to Times Square, Broadway and many iconic skyscrapers – has all the glitz and glamor of the city that never sleeps. Lower Manhattan is crammed with cool districts, including the West and East villages, the très chic Nolita neighborhood and the shopping destination SoHo.


Many visitors spend their entire visit in Manhattan alone, but the city’s four outer boroughs have plenty of their own charm and things to do. Brooklyn is the hippest of the bunch, boasting experimental nightclubs, gorgeous brownstone buildings and unrivaled views of Manhattan’s skyline across the East River. Queens is blessed with green spaces and great restaurants, while the Bronx has Yankee Stadium and the New York Botanical Garden. Known for its free commuter ferry, Staten Island is the least busy and greenest of the five, giving New Yorkers a much-needed breath of fresh air.

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The San Sebastián International Film Festival celebrated its 60th edition in September of 2012. The director of the festival, José Luis Rebordinos, blew out the candles on a very special anniversary featuring honorific awards to luminaries such as Tommy Lee Jones, Oliver Stone and Dustin Hoffman.

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Spain

San Sebastian International Film Festival: 60 Years of Cinema and Beyond

Take a look at these Michelin-starred restaurants in San Sebastian, a city internationally renowned for the quality of its cuisine.

San Sebastian

The Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in San Sebastian, Spain

San Sebastian is not just a culinary haven, it also boasts a vibrant night life with a great range of bustling pubs and clubs. Here we explore the very best.

The 10 Best Bars in San Sebastian

Check out Culture Trip’s guide to the best boutique hotels in San Sebastián, the Basque Country.

The 5 Best Boutique Hotels in San Sebastián

Read our guide to San Sebastián's top museums and attractions, including an aquarium, a naval museum, a cider museum and a science museum.

The Top 7 Museums In San Sebastián

San Sebastian is known for its culinary excellence. Next to tasty pintxos, the Basque city offers sumptuous brunches - discover where to start your day with our guide.

The 10 Best Breakfast Spots In San Sebastian, Spain

Read on for the most beautiful and scenic spots to enjoy while you're visiting rural San Sebastian.

The Most Beautiful Spots In Rural San Sebastian

Read our guide to why the Basque city of San Sebastián is the food capital of the planet.

8 Reasons Why San Sebastián Is the Food Capital of the Planet

Find out everything you need to know about San Sebastián's Tamborrada Festival, celebrating the city and its patron saint

Everything You Need to Know About San Sebastián's Tamborrada Festival

Read our guide to the best venues with live music in the Basque city of San Sebastián.

The Best Live Music Venues in San Sebastián

NYC is full of amazing food for amazingly low prices. Read our list of the best meals in the city for under $5, and then hit the town to satisfy your craving.

The Best Cheap Eats in NYC for Under $5

Looking to get a little more out of the Big Apple? Look no further. This Culture Trip-curated list covers the best and most unique things to do in the big city.

The 21 Best Experiences in New York

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