- TripBuzz found 562 things to do with kids in or near Staten Island, New York, including 528 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Flushing.
- From Staten Island Zoo to Staten Island Yankees Stadium, the Staten Island area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
- One of New York City's five boroughs is the city of Staten Island. Home to large Victorian homes and an urban downtown community, the area is a popular residential location and draws visitors throughout the year to experience its culinary, cultural and recreational attractions. The city is also home to thousands of acres of parkland and is home to many species of wildlife.
Showing 241-250 of
1049
14.7 Miles
With over 12 acres of lush and comfortable riverside views, Gantry Plaza State Park is a favorite among locals. With a walking path along four of the park's piers and a seating area looking upon midtown Manhattan, there is plenty to look at.
14.7 Miles
88%
92 votes
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
MoreLess Info
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is oriented towards providing their animals with a more natural habitat than other zoos. There are numerous close-up displays, a petting zoo, an aquarium where visitors can pet a shark, and live music entertainment.
14.7 Miles
100%
4 votes
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
MoreLess Info
Popular during the warmer months of the year, Essex County Parks Safari Mini Golf is an African-safari-themed mini-golf course featuring a unique 19-hole course. In addition to public mini-golf, visitors also commonly enjoy hosting birthday parties at the course.
14.8 Miles
78%
4932 votes
234 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
MoreLess Info
Madame Tussauds New York features over 200 wax celebrities for visitors to view. Not only are guests able to view wax imitations of public figures like the President of the United States, but they're also able to see figures of fictional characters like ET and Marvel Comics superheroes.
14.8 Miles
95%
576 votes
211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
MoreLess Info
There are 20,000 square feet of displays at the Laboratory Complex at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Visitors can see a 20-minute introductory film, a silent movie from 1903, the three floors fo the Main Laboratory Building, and the Chemistry Lab.
14.8 Miles
The Watsessing Park Dog Run is a local dog park that features a number of amenities for visitors and their pets to enjoy. The dog run features separate areas for small and large dogs as well as dog water fountains.
14.8 Miles
Known for its play about Jesus Christ, Park Performing Arts Center offers cultural arts performances and classes like ballet and painting for children. The center also hosts an annual summer concert series.
14.8 Miles
With New Jersey Tap Ensemble, visitors can watch professional tap dancers perform rhythm tap, a form of dance using foot percussion. The company also has an outreach program where visitors can learn how to tap dance with experienced performers.
14.9 Miles
95%
10329 votes
249
Bryant Park
6th Ave. between W. 40th and W. 42nd Sts., New York City, NY 10017
MoreLess Info
In the winter, visitors can visit the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park featuring free ice-skating on a 170 foot by 100-foot rink. Visitors can also visit the reading room with lots of reading material free of charge, ride a carousel, play pétanque, chess, checkers, and backgammon.
14.9 Miles
93%
7363 votes
5th Ave and 42nd St, New York City, NY 10018
MoreLess Info
The New York Public Library holds a wide variety of books, periodicals, and movies for visitors to enjoy. This location also hosts a variety of events, including the 'Books at Noon' series and 'The Chef Says'.