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Free Things to Do in New York City

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Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
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Walking the Brooklyn Bridge can become one of your most memorable activities during a visit to New York, and it doesn't cost a penny.

This plan assumes decent weather. Strong winds can make it an unpleasant journey, and you want it to be memorable for all the right reasons.

Expect the walk to take about an hour (two hours round-trip) and don't forget to bring along a camera to capture some nice views of the Manhattan skyline.

If you decide to start on the Brooklyn side and walk toward Manhattan, be sure to get clear directions to the base of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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