Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best family-friendly attractions in New York.
Insectropolis
Hands-on museum starring bugs galore. Interactive bug museum where visitors can pet tarantulas, hissing roaches, millipedes & scorpions.
1761 US-9, Toms River, NJ 08755, United States
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Shows about outer space & a gift shop. Large planetarium offering multiple shows each week plus a shop with space-related merchandise.
Ocean County College, 1 College Dr, Toms River, NJ 08754, United States
Imagine That!!!
Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.
4 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Mantoloking Bridge County Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
70 Herbert St, Brick Township, NJ 08723, United States
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
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.
New York, NY 10011, United States
The Funplex
Family game spot with laser tag & arcade. Indoor family amusement center features go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade, 4D theater & more.
182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Silverton Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
71 Maine St, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Facility with penguins, sharks & seals. Intimate aquarium with exhibits of fish, coral reefs, penguins, sharks & other marine life.
300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, 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
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