Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in New Rochelle
Central Park
Urban oasis with ballfields & a zoo. Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Hands-on exhibits & activities for kids. Kids' museum featuring a range of hands-on, educational & entertaining exhibits & activities.
The Channel Gardens
Small landscaped gardens & water feature. Themed, seasonal landscaped gardens around a water feature at the foot of a landmark skyscraper.
Top of The Rock
Rockefeller Center observation deck. Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
Rockefeller Center
Iconic Midtown business complex. Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
RiseNY
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
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Intrepid Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier. Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
Twinkle Playspace
Activity center for kids 6 & under. Play space for kids 6 & under with a life-size climbable tree, a rope bridge & a space capsule.
The High Line
Park set on an old elevated rail line. Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Dream Wheel NJ Observation Wheel Attraction
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey
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DreamWorks Water Park
Indoor splash pools, slides & more. Roomy indoor park with a wave pool, lazy river, waterslides & movie-themed rides for younger kids.
Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
Roller coasters & rides for kids. Indoor park with coasters & character-themed rides, plus casual eats & attractions for toddlers.
Fort Greene Park
Scenic urban escape. Rolling, tree-filled park with playgrounds & tennis courts, plus a weekly market & other activities.
Rockefeller Park
Lawns, gardens, public art & playground. Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Riverfront BBQ grills & shaded seating. This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
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.
J Owen Grundy Park
Promenade & pavilion with city views. Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
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.
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.
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.
Liberty Science Center
Hundreds of hands-on exhibits. 4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
Branch Brook Park
Cherry trees, lakes, bridges & more. Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.
The Newark Museum of Art
Global art & natural science exhibits. Displays of American art, interior decor & more, plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit.
Military Park
Landscaped commons with a war memorial. Triangular tree-lined green with a large war memorial, other statues & ample space for leisure.
Kip's Castle Park
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Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Hands-on educational exhibits for kids. Interactive art, history & science exhibits for kids, built & staffed by at-risk young adults.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Home/laboratory with exhibits & archives. Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives.
Turtle Back Zoo Carousel
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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.
The Funplex
Family game spot with laser tag & arcade. Indoor family amusement center features go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade, 4D theater & more.
Imagine That!!!
Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.
Trailside Nature & Science Center
Hands-on exhibits amid a nature preserve. 4,500-sq.-ft. interactive museum dedicated to the natural world & overlooking Watchung Reservation.
EverWonder Children's Museum
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