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New York City's 11 Best Free Landmarks and Attractions

Looking for free things to see and do in New York City? We've put together a list of free New York City attractions and landmarks that will help you make the most of your NYC vacation budget.

Empire State Building Photos from the 102nd Floor

See photos from the 102nd Floor of the Empire State Building. The 102nd Floor Observatory offers visitors a fantastic view of New York City, albeit from behind glass.

Statue of Liberty Museum and Observatory Tour Pictures

Pictures from the Statue of Liberty Museum and Observatory Tour. Includes pictures of the Statue of Liberty's original torch and pictures of the inside of the Statue of Liberty.

Statue of Liberty Pictures

Pictures of the Statue of Liberty from Liberty Island, as well as pictures of Lower Manhattan.

Patriot Tours Revolutionary Era Walking Tour Pictures

New York played an important role in the Revolutionary Era in the United States. See some of the important sights in Lower Manhattan from the Revolutionary Era.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum Pictures

Pictures from the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Includes pictures of the Wall of Honor, the Great Hall and displays at Ellis Island.

Plan Your Trip to New York City in 10 Steps

Plan your trip to New York City in ten easy steps with this New York City travel planner. You can also subscribe to our travel planner email newsletter and in ten short weeks you can have detailed lessons emailed to you to help you prepare for your trip.

Cherry Blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

See Pictures of the Cherry Blossoms and Cherry Blossom Festival at BBG

Best Pizza in New York City

When you visit New York City you don't want to miss out on the delicious pizza. Whether you want a whole pie or just a slice of pizza, these are New York City's best spots for pizza.

The Morgan Library and Museum Pictures

See pictures from The Morgan Library and Museum, including JP Morgan's library and study and a Gutenberg Bible.

Ground Zero Museum Workshop Pictures

See pictures from the Ground Zero Museum Workshop in the Meatpacking District. The Ground Zero Museum Workshop is dedicated to sharing the experience of those working for the recovery effort at Ground Zero through the photographs of Gary Marlon Suson, the Official Photographer at Ground Zero for the Uniformed Firefighters Association.

Cheap Seats for NYC's Performing Arts: Cheap Tickets for Music, Opera & Ballet

Looking for how to get affordable tickets to the New York City Ballet? With student rush tickets and the fourth ring society, cheap tickets for the New York City Ballet are easier to get than you might think.

Free Admission and Discounted Admission at New York City Museums

Many New York City museums have special days or hours when admission is free or pay-what-you-wish. Here is our comprehensive listing of free and pay what you wish days at various New York City museums.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Map

Curious where the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be going this year? Check out this helpful map of the 2011 Thanksgiving Day Parade route.

Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation Map

Thinking of watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloons get inflated the day before Thanksgiving? Here's our Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation Map to help you plan your visit.

Photos of Grand Central Terminal

Photos of Grand Central Terminal

A "Sex & The City" Tour Through New York City

See New York City sights where "Sex & the City" is filmed. Including Jimmy Choo's -- one of Carrie's favorite shoe boutiques.

Strawberry Fields in Central Park

Pictures of Strawberry Fields in Central Park, dedicated to the memory of Beatle John Lennon. Over 120 countries donated to improve the landscape and maintain this 2.5 acre area of the park dedicated to John Lennon's memory.

Central Park Pictures

Whether you want to see pictures of Central Park to plan your visit or remember a previous visit, we've got pictures from throughout the park, including famous landmarks like Strawberry Fields and the Imagine mosaic, as well as the Literary Mall.

Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of the Ghouls at St. John The Divine

See photos from the annual Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of the Ghouls at St. John the Divine in Manhattan. This is one of New York City's best Halloween events.

Before & After September 11th

See images from before and after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Pictures include both the Pentagon and the World Trade Center taken from above.

One Year After September 11, 2001

See what the World Trade Center area looked like almost a year after 9/11. Plans for the development of the World Trade Center were not yet finalized, but construction continued.

Union Square, Flatiron District, Murray Hill, and Gramercy Neighborhood Map

This map of Union Square, the Flatiron District, Murray Hill, and Gramercy features streets and major landmarks and has a printable version of the neighborhood map available.

Chelsea and the Garment District Neighborhood Map

This map of Chelsea and the Garment District features streets and major landmarks and has a printable version of the neighborhood map available.

6 Months After 9/11 - Ground Zero Photo Gallery

See pictures of the WTC site at Ground Zero from March 2002. Six months after the events of 9/11, these photos show the slow progress toward clearing the World Trade Center area.

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