NYC’s 10 Best Things To Do for Free in March (5 t0 1)
5. National Museum of the American Indian: The George Gustav Heye Center. 1 Bowling Green, Battery Park, Downtown. This NYC museum, also known as, The George Gustav Heye Center, is part of the Smithsonian network of museums and is the first museum focusing on American Indian history and heritage in the US. Includes permanent and temporary exhibits and collections.
4. Federal Hall National Memorial. 26 Wall Street, Downtown. Constructed as New York City Hall in 1700. Now a museum highlighting the 1st US president, George Washington and the beginning history of the United States. George Washington was sworn in as 1st president in 1789 and the offices for the 1st Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive branch were once in Federal Hall.
3. Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour. Union Square, Manhattan – meet in front of Lincoln Statue along 16th Street. A 90 minute free walking tour on the history of Union Square and surrounding neighborhood provided by Big Onion Walking Tours. Learn about the political and social history of Union Square including the people, architecture, and events that helped shape Union Square to what it is today. Every Saturday at 2 pm. See: New York City’s Best Parks
2. March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament. One of the largest elimination tournaments in NCAA sports. Watch your favorite college team at one of the best NYC sports bars. Teams are selected on the 14th, 64 teams total, and the tournament begins on the 16th. If you want to go see a game, the closet to NYC are in Buffalo on the 19th and 21st and Syracuse on the 25th and 27th. See: Best of New York City Sports
1. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Along 5th Avenue from 44th to 86th Street, Manhattan. The oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country, started in 1762. It is also the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the US. Expect a crowd of about 2 million with 150,000 participants. For the best viewing and least crowds try the end 86th Street, the steps of MoMA, or basically anywhere north of 66th Street. No floats or are vehicles allowed on the parade route. Do not forget to wear something green! See: 10 Most Famous Parades in NYC
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