Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.
📍 Chinatown, Manhattan
Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)
The city's classic arcade: rhythm games, fighting cabinets and claw machines on a tiny Chinatown block.
PAID Pay per game on a game card; spend as little or as much as you like
8 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–12 AM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Tue | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM–2 AM |
📍 Midtown, Manhattan
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
Teams of two or more race through about 50 minutes of spy-themed physical and mental challenges: agility, teamwork, observation and quick decisions. Wear comfortable athletic clothes.
PAID $39 per person for SPYGAMES
928 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–8 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–10 PM |
📍 NoMad, Manhattan
Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)
Indoor crazy golf on vintage-style courses with cocktails and street-food stalls. An eat-and-play bar where the golf is the point.
PAID Crazy golf from $23 per person (Sun) to $28 (Sat)
35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 4:30 PM–10:30 PM |
| Tue | 4:30 PM–10:30 PM |
| Wed | 3 PM–11 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM–11 PM |
| Fri | 3 PM–1 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM–1 AM |
📍 Chelsea, Manhattan
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Play-focused night out: games, golf or pinball.
PAID See venue for current prices
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