Things to Do with Kids in Long Island City, NY

  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Long Island City, New York, including 638 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Indoor Extreme Sports to Hunters Point South Waterfront Park, the Long Island City area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Rock Climbing, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • A part of Queens, a borough of New York City, Long Island City is an arts oriented community with many art galleries and an array of cultural activities for residents and tourists to enjoy. This includes sculpture parks, a large library and fine arts museum. Although highly populated, Long Island City is also equipped with many outdoor parks and recreational spaces.
  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Long Island City, New York, including 638 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Indoor Extreme Sports to Hunters Point South Waterfront Park, the Long Island City area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Rock Climbing, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • A part of Queens, a borough of New York City, Long Island City is an arts oriented community with many art galleries and an array of cultural activities for residents and tourists to enjoy. This includes sculpture parks, a large library and fine arts museum. Although highly populated, Long Island City is also equipped with many outdoor parks and recreational spaces.
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2.7 Miles
63% 46 votes
Swimming Pool 19th St & 23rd Drive, Astoria, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Astoria Park Pool is a free public pool in Astoria, New York. One of the largest pools in the area it offers both deep and shallow waters for various age and skill levels.
2.8 Miles
88% 345 votes
Islands Long Island Sound, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
Covering approximately 1 square mile, a traveler in City Island will be anywhere a few minutes away from the sea. It has numerous seafood restaurants and antique shops, for which it is actually popular among its visitors.
2.8 Miles
83% 10739 votes
Natural History Museums 79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Over 32 million artifacts are housed in 27 interconnected buildings at the American Museum of Natural History making it one of the largest museums in the world. Some of the more prominent permanent exhibits include Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
2.8 Miles
93% 4348 votes
Specialty Museums 103 Orchard Street, New York City, NY 10002 MoreLess Info
Located in an actual tenement building, the Tenement Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history surrounding the immigrant experience along the Lower East Side of New York City. The Visitor Center and Museum Shop are open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
2.9 Miles
87% 178 votes
Bridges Delancey Street, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Williamsburg Bridge connects the Lower East Side of Manhattan with the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The bridge, first opened in 1903, has been featured in films like The Amazing Spiderman, American Gangster, Scent of a Woman, and City for Conquest.
2.9 Miles
85% 277 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Central Park West and 79th Street, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Operating out of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium offers exhibits that help guests to understand the natural world. Directed by famous scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the location's staff members include Bill Nye the Science Guy.
2.9 Miles
90% 4504 votes
Specialty Museums 12th Avenue & 46th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
Interactive exhibits that integrate virtual and multi-sensory technology form the foundation of Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. There are 30 restored aircraft, the space shuttle Enterprise, and the submarine Growler within the museum exhibits.
2.9 Miles
87% 97 votes
Historic Sites New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Lower East Side of Manhattan is known for its upscale boutiques and dining establishments along Clinton Street. The location's other notable landmarks include La Plaza Cultural and music venues such as C-Squat and the Bowery Ballroom.
2.9 Miles
92% 28317 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 210 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011, Stati Uniti, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Visitors of The Highline will be able to receive both private and free guided walking tours of the public park. The location also features a variety of dining options, including Delaney Barbeque's Smokeline and L'Arte Del Gelato.
2.9 Miles
91% 1576 votes
Parks West 4th Street, New York City, NY 10001 MoreLess Info
Washington Square Park, which contains a playground for children to enjoy, hosts annual festivals, art markets, and concerts. Visitors of this location can walk their dogs and take in the site's oak trees.
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