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Economy Candy
📍 108 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
A candy store since 1937, with retro and imported sweets floor to ceiling.
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American Museum of Natural History: pay what you wish (NY State residents)
📍 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
General admission is pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents with ID. Special exhibits cost extra.
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Bronx Zoo: free Wednesdays
📍 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
Free general admission every Wednesday with an advance date-specific ticket.
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Downtown Boathouse: free kayaking
📍 Pier 26 area (north of Pier 26), Hudson River Park, New York, NY 10013
Free sit-on-top kayaks in a protected Hudson River bay, with free lockers and changing areas. Expect to get wet below the waist.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse: free kayaking
📍 Floating dock between Piers 1 & 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free kayaking in the calm water between Piers 1 and 2, under the Brooklyn Bridge. Book a slot two weeks ahead or try walking up.
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