lake compounce: Ok , so I'm from San Diego and my bf is a native nyer. Yes, straight from NYC and you can't get the city out of him. However I have become increasinly antsy with NOTHING to do. Friends aren't so much an option b/c all of the people I get along with over here are guys..and the women I get along with usually live far and have kids..so they are dealing with their own stuff. So...what is there to do for free? I'm simple. I even like getting out to run an errand across town. Heck I will even go to the park but the weather here kind of blows, no offense...so what is there to do?! PLease refrain from including things that cost money. For instance, in San Diego, I can go hiking..go to the beach, go to balboa park, head down to tijuana (and have a blast for about $10),go up to the mountains and bring a sled and go sledding..or skiing (I don't care for skiing though), I can take a blow up raft and head over to a lake..go mountain biking...the list goes on..all stuff that is free or costs next to nothing. Here I feel like there isn't crud to do. Even when I'm down to spend a good chunk of money..I feel like it's easy to see everything at once here. You do empire, statue, wax museum, art museums, rockefeller, etc. All stuff that's kind of boring to begin with..and then what?!??! HELP :) Best answer gets 10 easy points. Stupid answers will get a thumbs down and be reported so answer wisely.|||this site has a list of free things to do in the city including walks, hikes, movies etc.. if you let the weather stop you you'll never get out and do anything...this is a walking city girl, get walking! We gave beaches, get on a train and go into Brooklyn to Brighton Beach and walk along the boardwalk into Coney Island, it's quiet and beautiful this time of year.. go shopping in the Russian stores... there are lots of neighborhoods with different things to do. and to get into Tijuana you'd have to wait on the long line through the border, so get in a car and take a trip up to Bear Mountain or the Adirondacks, go white water rafting in parts of NJ and PA, do the research on where you can bring a raft to do this... edit the bronx zoo is free on wednesday's I believe, The Museum of Natural History has an ice skating rink that is 10 including skate rentals... edit: I hear you ,but you would have to spend gas in San Diego to get to where you are going right? Become a member of ZipCar here and you can rent a car for 25 bucks a day I think... No it's not free but get your boyfriend who insists on staying here and keeping you from SD (use the guilt, this is NY it works here) to cough up some dough...|||Try www.freenyc.net |||1. Empire State Building Tired of staring up at New York City skyscrapers? Check out the view of New York City from atop the Empire State Building. You can avoid waiting in the ticket line for the Empire State Building if you buy your tickets online in advance. 2. Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States in honor of the friendship established during the French Revolution. The Statue of Liberty has become an American symbol of freedom and welcome to the immigrants who come to the USA looking for a better life. 3. Grand Central Terminal Renovations since its opening in 1913 have turned Grand Central into more than just a hub for transportation -- there are shops, dining and more available to visitors. 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