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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 20 Family-Friendly Attractions in New York State [2025]
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American Museum of Natural History
4.7
/5
887 reviews
8.9
From £20.09
Based on 26,486 reviews
Upper West Side | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1-212-769-5100
Address: 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
80 butterfly species freely flying
Titanosaur fossil model & 94ft long
Saved by 553 users424 positive reviews
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- Rich and authoritative collection: more than 33 million specimens and cultural relics, covering paleontology (such as Tyrannosaurus rex, tangle skeleton), mineral gemstones (such as "hope diamond"), human civilization (Egyptian mummies, African tribal artworks), and other fields, It is one of the largest natural history museums in the world, with high scientific research and popular science value. - Exhibition Chen design is exquisite: known for immersive scene restoration, such as the grassland ecological set of the "African Mammal Hall", the starry sky dome of the "Cosmic Exhibition Hall", combined with multimedia interactive devices (such as dinosaur fossil dynamic demonstration), so that the exhibits "live", taking into account professionalism and fun. - Strong educational function: Opening workshops, lectures and planetarium screening activities for different ages, and even providing youth research internship projects, is a holy place for parents and nature lovers, attracting more than 5 million visitors per year. - Architecture and historical heritage: The classicist complex built in 1877 is itself a landmark, with red brick exterior walls with clock towers, internal promenades and dome murals highlighting a sense of solemnity, and has appeared in films such as "Museum Wonderful Night", which has both cultural and artistic charm. Disadvantages - The tour line is complicated: the number of exhibition halls is more than 45, some areas are not clear enough, the first visit is easy to get lost, it is recommended to download the official guide APP in advance to plan the route. - Intensive crowds in peak season: especially on weekends and summers, popular exhibition areas (such as dinosaur halls) often need to wait in line, take pictures or watch the exhibits up close, it is recommended to visit the staggered peak. - Tickets and consumption are high: tickets use the "suggested donation" model (adults usually start from $23), if you add special exhibitions, planetarium screenings and other projects, per capita consumption can reach more than $50, the restaurant options in the museum are small and the price is too expensive. - Some exhibits are updated slowly: some pavilions and interactive equipment in the paleobiology exhibition area are slightly outdated, and compared to the emerging science and technology museum, they are slightly behind in the digital experience.
Gemstone Exhibition Hall·Glittering Mineral Universe
Stepping into the Mignone Gemstone and Mineral Hall on the second floor, you will be instantly overwhelmed by more than 3,000 exhibits. The most eye-catching is the giant amethyst geode in Uruguay - the nearly 3-meter-high deep purple crystal cluster is like a glacier pouring down, reflecting a dreamy rainbow under the light. Turning around, you will see the "Star of Hope" blue diamond (45.5 carats), the faint blue light flows through the bulletproof glass, and the mystery and luxury of the legendary "cursed stone" are intertwined. Napoleon diamond necklace and Logan sapphire brooch are displayed on the side wings, emeralds and rubies are pouring down like stars, as if you have entered the treasure cave of "Arabian Nights".
Dinosaur Exhibition Hall·The Silent Roar of Prehistoric Monsters
Go straight to the Fossil Hall on the fourth floor, the 122-foot-long Titanosaurus skeleton is suspended in the air, and the cervical vertebrae run through the exhibition hall like a giant suspension bridge, and the oppressive feeling of the Jurassic period is overwhelming. Tyrannosaurus "Stan" is frozen in an attacking posture: the sharp teeth are only an inch away from the neck bone of Apatosaurus, and the life-and-death struggle 66 million years ago is frozen here. The most surprising thing is Diplodocus "Dippy" - 80% of it is a real fossil, and the 27-meter-long tail vertebrae are like a whip mark that cuts through time and space. When standing under the skeleton and looking up, humans are as small as dust.
"When the tail bone of the Titanosaur casts a shadow in the twilight, we know that humans are just a short-term audience of a magnificent performance on this planet." - Quoted from the closing remarks of the exhibition hall
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Intrepid Museum
4.7
/5
300 reviews
8.0
From £25.46
Based on 9,779 reviews
Midtown West | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1-212-2450072
Address: Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Interactive exhibits spark kids' curiosity
Explore space shuttle & astronaut training
Saved by 214 users165 positive reviews
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Great experience! Booking of tickets on Trip was easy-received QR codes for entrance into the museum received shortly. Skipped the queue to buy tickets at the museum. Get to go onboard the aircraft carrier and submarine for the first time! Interesting visit!
Although there are retired aircraft carriers, retired military and civilian aircraft, retired space shuttles, and retired submarines, it is still worth visiting to see the real objects up close. The layout and introduction of the exhibits bring visitors into the wars, aviation, navigation, and space activities of the distant past.
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Central Park Zoo
4.5
/5
103 reviews
7.0
From £15.69
Based on 3,359 reviews
Upper East Side | >100 km from downtown
Phone +1 212-439-6500
Address: New York, NY 10021, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Watch sea lions catch fish
Explore diverse tropical plants
Saved by 147 users50% positive reviews
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- Great location: in New York's Central Park, at the intersection of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue and 64th Street, convenient transportation for visitors, you can visit the zoo while visiting Central Park, surrounded by numerous attractions and commercial facilities. - Rich variety of animals: Although the zoo is small in size, it covers a variety of animals from the tropics to the polar regions, including star animals such as snow leopards, polar bears, penguins, and endangered species such as mane monkeys, Wyoming parrots, and thick-billed parrots. Let tourists enjoy the animal styles under different ecological environments in a short time. - The exhibition area is carefully designed: such as tropical rainforest areas to create a realistic tropical rainforest environment, tropical birds fly around tourists, and there is also a closed exhibition area to show leaf cutting ants, bats and other animals; Although the snow leopard exhibition area cannot fully restore the natural habitat, it is equipped with trees, grass, etc., which is more pragmatic, and also shows many snow leopard protection stories. - Excellent science education: relying on the strong scientific research capabilities of the International Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), providing a lot of first-hand information, the purpose of education is clear to promote the coexistence of people and animals, such as how to coexist with bears outside the grizzly bear exhibition area, Also introduced the method of scientists obtaining information about the grizzly bear. - rich interactive experience: there are wonderful sea lion performances, staff will feed the sea lions at specific times, tourists can see the sea lions sensitively catching the small fish; There is also a children's animal area, which allows children to feed small animals, enhancing the interaction between tourists and animals. Disadvantages - The park area is small: the overall area is only 2.6 hectares. Compared with large zoos, the space for animal activities is relatively limited. Some animal exhibition areas may appear crowded and the tourist routes are more compact.
There is also a Children's Zoo, designed specifically for younger visitors, where they can interact with farm animals like goats and sheep. While smaller than many major zoos, the Central Park Zoo is known for its well-designed exhibits and educational programs. It offers a peaceful nature escape within the busy urban environment of New York City.
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Corning Museum of Glass
4.2
/5
82 reviews
7.0
From £12.73
Based on 4,051 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1-607-9375371
Address: 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
28% positive reviews
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From history to technique with purpose you can see all this museum has to offer. Plenty of creativity and education in one place. Very reasonably priced. All employees were very helpful and I even was able to watch a glass blowing session.
As far as single-category museums are concerned, the Corning Glass Museum is quite large and complete. It not only displays glass products from various periods in history and from all over the world, but also arranges individual exhibitions of different artists and schools according to different styles of glass art creation. In addition, a demonstration exhibition hall for different stages of glass production has been specially set up, which adds a lot of fun to the interaction with visitors, especially for families with children. In addition, the glass product sales hall on the first floor is also worth a visit, with both daily household items and glass crafts created by various artists. The museum has a modern and simple appearance, the surrounding environment is spacious and clean, parking is convenient, and the staff is warm and service-oriented.
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5
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LEGOLAND New York Resort
4.6
/5
18 reviews
6.8
From £36.88
>100 km from downtown
Address: 1 Legoland Blvd, Goshen, NY 10924, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Seven themed areas & LEGO games
Family thrill ride experience
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It is very convenient to get on the bus by scanning the code. The Halloween activities are very fun and the children love it very much. You can get candies in every small pavilion when you walk all the way without taking the cable car. The worst thing is that everything inside can only be paid by credit card!
Legoland New York is a LEGO-themed amusement park located in Goshen, New York. It is the largest Legoland in the United States and one of the newest theme parks dedicated to the LEGO universe. The park offers a variety of rides, attractions, and activities suitable for children and LEGO fans of all ages.
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Bronx Zoo
4.7
/5
74 reviews
6.2
From £28.99
Based on 3,252 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1 718 220-5100
Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Observe animals in natural habitat
Penguin & sea lion feeding interaction
47% positive reviews
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Very good Bronx Zoo, one of the must-see places in New York. I really like the facilities and garden design here. It is beautiful and friendly to watch. We didn't see many animals because it was raining.
Very good, I am not speechless, Bronx Zoo has a history of 125 years, it is worth a visit for everyone who loves animals.
One thing I like about Bnronx Zoo is its habitat restoration.
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New York Botanical Garden
4.5
/5
84 reviews
5.9
From £22.84
Based on 2,672 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1 718-817-8700
Address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5 day
Featured in Best Things to Do
46% positive reviews
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The New York Botanical Garden, situated in the Bronx, New York City, is a major botanical institution established in 1891. Covering 250 acres, it contains over one million plant species. The garden includes various themed areas, such as a famous rose garden, a rock garden, and a garden dedicated to native plants. It also features the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, a Victorian-style greenhouse with tropical and desert flora, as well as a notable herbarium and library. The NYBG provides educational programs, exhibitions, and events focused on plant science, conservation, and sustainability for visitors of all ages.
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), situated in the Bronx, New York City, is a celebrated botanical garden. Founded in 1891, it covers 250 acres and boasts a diverse collection of over one million plants. The garden features various themed areas, a conservatory, a native forest, and educational programs. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, it is a key institution for botanical research and conservation. The NYBG also offers numerous exhibitions, events, and seasonal displays, attracting many visitors and plant lovers.
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Six Flags Great Adventure
4.7
/5
18 reviews
5.6
Based on 3,742 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1 732-928-2000
Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Winter multi-level skiing courses
Skiing & snowmobiling in winter
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I recently was on a trip to Six Flags through Trip.com, and it was an amazing experience! The booking process was seamless, and I got a great deal on tickets. The park itself was fantastic, with thrilling rides like the Superman coaster and the classic carousel. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the day even more enjoyable. The food options were diverse and delicious, though a bit pricey. Overall, it was a day filled with fun and excitement, and I highly recommend using Trip.com!
Most of the rides in Six Flags has high g force. There is a lot of choices for everyone. There is not a lot of shade d area in the park so bring your sunscreen 😃
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New York Aquarium
4.2
/5
44 reviews
4.4
From £20.39
Based on 777 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1 718-265-3474
Address: 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Observe diverse ecosystems & coral
Sea lion show & marine interaction
31% positive reviews
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The New York Aquarium is located in Brooklyn, New York City, and is a popular destination for visitors interested in marine life. It's part of the Wildlife Conservation Society and features a variety of exhibits showcasing aquatic animals from around the world. Is there something specific you'd like to know about it?
The New York Aquarium, located in Coney Island, offers an immersive experience with diverse marine life. Highlights include the Sea Cliffs exhibit and the colorful coral reefs. Educational programs and interactive displays make it great for families. Despite its smaller size, it's a captivating and educational visit.
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
4.2
/5
52 reviews
4.0
Based on 408 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +1 718-760-6565
Address: P5R5+2P, Queens, NY 11354, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
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Flushing Meadows Park is not as famous as Central Park, but the park is very large and was the site of the World Expo. Its steel globe is the symbol of the park. There are not many people in the park, but the scenery is particularly good.
New York's niche park: Flushing Corona Meadows Park
I had so much free time that I found this park that had almost no reviews online
I was walking on the streets of Flushing, opened the map to search for nearby attractions (I usually do this, the principle of proximity), and then this Flushing Corona Meadows Park popped up. There were no reviews, only the address. It looked quite large, so I went to see it first❗
So, I accidentally met this second largest park in New York (I found out about it after checking the information, sorry)
So I was attracted by the scenery there❗❗Although it is not as good as Central Park in terms of location and location, Good, there are views everywhere, and the grass park here has its own style. This is where the World Expo was held in 1964. The signature stainless steel globe sculpture has existed for decades and is now the most obvious landmark in Queens. The movie "Men in Black" was also filmed here. There are very few tourists, and it may be cold. At 8 o'clock in the morning, there are less than 10 people in the huge park, and four or five dogs (half of them are shit shovelers). A quiet lake, with dozens of seagulls standing by the lake, and then the leading bird flaps its wings, and a large group of birds take off collectively for a walk, and then fly back collectively after a while. This scene goes back and forth, and I sit by the side and watch it for a long time without getting tired of it
Detailed address:
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, NY
Transportation strategy: Line 7 Mets/Willets Point - Subway Station
⏰Business hours: All day
Tickets: None
Expected play time: 2 hours
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Practical tips
1⃣️If you go there in autumn and winter, you must wear more clothes, the wind is very strong
2⃣️There are many squirrels there, they are very brave, you can bring some bread to feed them
3⃣️The globe and the javelin thrower are the characteristics of the place, you can go and see them. The park is very big (otherwise how can it be ranked second), there are few places to buy things, I walked around for more than two hours and didn’t see any, it is recommended to bring some dry food snacks and water.
4⃣️I believe this place will definitely be more popular in summer, you can bring a picnic mat and take your baby to the park to eat and drink~
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