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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.

2 of 97 places · price levels $ (under ~$25/person) · $$ (~$25–60) · $$$ (over ~$60). Open/closed status is in New York time.

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ARTECHOUSE NYC

📍 Chelsea Market, Manhattan

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Room-sized digital art shows with projected light and sound, inside Chelsea Market. The current show, Twilight Zone, runs through Feb 20, 2027.

PAID Tickets from $24.50 plus tax and fees; walk-in tickets cost more

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.25 hrs

Hours & address

439 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011 · Map

Sun	12 PM–7 PM
Mon	12 PM–7 PM
Tue	12 PM–7 PM
Wed	Closed
Thu	12 PM–7 PM
Fri	12 PM–8 PM
Sat	11 AM–8 PM

Closed Wednesdays. Timed one-hour sessions; allow 60–75 minutes.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🥽 VR & immersive$$$

Sandbox VR Times Square

📍 Times Square, Manhattan

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Full-body, free-roam VR for up to six people per room. You book a game for your group. Opened in October 2026.

PAID $55–$65 per guest depending on the game and time

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

777 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019 · Map

Sun	10 AM–10 PM
Mon	4 PM–10 PM
Tue	4 PM–10 PM
Wed	4 PM–10 PM
Thu	4 PM–10 PM
Fri	4 PM–10 PM
Sat	10 AM–10 PM

Mon–Fri 4–10 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM. Book a time slot.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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