Things to Do with Kids in New York City, NY

  • TripBuzz found 640 things to do with kids in or near New York City, New York, including 555 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn.
  • From Madison Square Garden to Bronx zoo, the New York City area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Neighborhoods, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • As the most populated city in the country and one of the most visited cities in the world, New York City truly has something for everyone who visits. It's artistic and cultural landscape are matched by its outdoor recreation, world class dining, shopping and five-star accommodations. Known as 'The Big Apple', it's most famous attractions include Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Central Park and access to the Statue of Liberty.
  • TripBuzz found 640 things to do with kids in or near New York City, New York, including 555 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn.
  • From Madison Square Garden to Bronx zoo, the New York City area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Neighborhoods, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • As the most populated city in the country and one of the most visited cities in the world, New York City truly has something for everyone who visits. It's artistic and cultural landscape are matched by its outdoor recreation, world class dining, shopping and five-star accommodations. Known as 'The Big Apple', it's most famous attractions include Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Central Park and access to the Statue of Liberty.
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6.9 Miles
87% 67 votes
Children's Museums 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
With four floors of activities, the Staten Island Children's Museum provides educational and artistic experiences. Children can learn about bugs, put on skits in the theater, work with tools, play with life-size game pieces, and create their own art.
7.0 Miles
87% 189 votes
Cultural Centers 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
The Snug Harbor Cultural Center has on its site 3 gardens, a Music Hall which hosts a performing arts center, an exhibition of visual arts, and a veteran's memorial hall, among others. The facilities can be rented for public and private events.
7.0 Miles
97% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
The Noble Maritime Collection contains the art, writings, and maritime artifacts of artist John A. Noble. Exhibits inside the collection include his houseboat studio, a ship model gallery, and the atelier of Wichita Bill.
7.1 Miles
89% 117 votes
Botanical Gardens Staten Island Botanical Garden, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Inspired by the ancient Chinese culture, the Chinese Scholar's Garden features a rock garden, 8 pavilions, a bamboo forest, waterfalls, and a pond.
7.1 Miles
84% 137 votes
Historic Sites Beneath Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1663, the Fort Wadsworth covers 226 acres and is one of the oldest forts in the country. Among the events which are held here, the New York City Marathon passes through it.
7.1 Miles
50% 8 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 79-08 Cooper Avenue, Flushing, NY 11385 MoreLess Info
At Artistic Stitch Sports Complex, visitors can participate in a wide variety of sports activities; including soccer, dodge ball, and wiffle ball. The complex also has indoor batting cages that visitors can reserve.
7.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Dog Park 25 Avenue, Queens, NY MoreLess Info
Landing Lights Park is where Laguardia Airport has their landing lights. Patrons can watch planes land from this venue. There are 3 separate fields to landing lights. Patrons can also carry their dogs.
7.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105 MoreLess Info
The Ironbound Recreation Cntr is a facility offering a number of amenities and facilities for its visitors to enjoy. Several pools, a workout room, and an ice skating rink are among the facilities inside the center.
7.2 Miles
64% 98 votes
Bowling 19-45 49th Street, Astoria, NY 11105 MoreLess Info
Known by locals as one of New York's top bowling centers, Astoria Bowl offers modern amenities. The twenty-four lane bowling center features remodeled lanes, a beautiful sports lounge, pro shop and a nostalgic design. 
7.2 Miles
100% 13 votes
Jet Skiing 135 Edgewater Street, Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
With Skyline Jet Ski Tours, visitors can explore the New York harbor and receive panoramic views of the cityscape. One of the highlights of the trip is a stop at the water's edge of the Statue of Liberty.
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