Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
Roller coasters & rides for kids. Indoor park with coasters & character-themed rides, plus casual eats & attractions for toddlers.
1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Hands-on exhibits & activities for kids. Kids' museum featuring a range of hands-on, educational & entertaining exhibits & activities.
212 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024
Central Park
Urban oasis with ballfields & a zoo. Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
New York, NY
Intrepid Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier. Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Interactive displays & exhibits. Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits.
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Prospect Park Carousel
Vintage children's ride, open seasonally. 1912 carousel, open Mar–Nov, featuring hand-carved horses, dragon-pulled chariots, a lion & a deer.
452 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Military Park
Landscaped commons with a war memorial. Triangular tree-lined green with a large war memorial, other statues & ample space for leisure.
51 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
Liberty State Park
Green refuge with Statue of Liberty view. Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States
Morris Canal Park
Green space with a scenic view. Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.
158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States
Liberty Science Center
Hundreds of hands-on exhibits. 4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
J Owen Grundy Park
Promenade & pavilion with city views. Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Wild animals, petting zoo & train ride. Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train.
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Riverfront BBQ grills & shaded seating. This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Home/laboratory with exhibits & archives. Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives.
211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Kip's Castle Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
22 Crestmont Rd, Verona, NJ 07044, United States
Top of The Rock
Rockefeller Center observation deck. Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
The Channel Gardens
Small landscaped gardens & water feature. Themed, seasonal landscaped gardens around a water feature at the foot of a landmark skyscraper.
New York, NY 10020
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Visit this great place for kids and families!
45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Rockefeller Center
Iconic Midtown business complex. Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
RiseNY
Visit this great place for kids and families!
160 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
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