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New York Attractions for Children (New York, NY, USA)



Some of the attractions in New York are very children friendly, including the museums, galleries and exhibitions. There are also many family attractions in New York that are quite varied, ranging from water parks with enormous slides, to puppet shows and play centers for the younger children. On sunny days, New York's parks provide a good place to play and many are particularly suitable for children in New York.

New York Children's Attractions: New York Aquarium - West 8th Street, Brooklyn, New York City, 11224, USA
Tel: +1 718 265 3474
The New York Aquarium in the Brooklyn district is the perfect attraction for young children in New York and is full of more than 10,000 specimens of sea life. There is a 'touch pool' where children are able to handle starfish and other small sea creatures, a small amphitheater with regular dolphin and sea lion shows, whales, sharks and there is also a café.
Children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens




New York Children's Attractions: Astroland Amusement Park - 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, New York City, 11224, US
Tel: +1 718 265 2100
Situated in the Brooklyn district on New York, Astroland Amusement Park is a popular New York tourist attraction for both adults and children. A trip to the amusement park is like a trip back in time. With old-fashioned fairground rides, a Ferris wheel and a 1927 wooden roller coaster, this New York amusement park is full of atmosphere.
Children's attraction open: April to June, Saturday to Sunday - 12:00 to 18:00
July to September, daily - 12:00 to midnight
Children's attraction admission: charge

New York Children's Attractions: Central Park Carousel - Central Park, New York, New York City, 10019, USA
Tel: +1 212 879 0224
This beautiful carousel ride can be found in New York's Central Park, where it is a popular attraction for children and families in New York. With traditional, colorful horses, all hand painted, this historic carousel has been lovingly restored. There has been a carousel on this site in Central Park for over 130 years.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:30 to 18:00

New York Children's Attractions: Bronx Zoo - Bronx River Parkway, New York, New York City, 10460, USA
Tel: +1 718 367 1010
New York's Bronx Zoo, also known as the Bronx Wildlife Conservation Society, attracts more than two million visitors every year. Covering 265 acres, this popular New York children's attraction is the largest urban zoo in America. There are nearly 5,000 animals on exhibit, including lions, tigers, bears, gorillas, monkeys, sea lions, exotic birds and many more animals from all over the world. The best way to see the zoo is on the Bengali Express Monorail train which is open from May through to October and provides a 25-minute journey through the 'Wild Asia' area and is complete with narration.
Children's attraction open: April to October, Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:30
November to March, daily - 10:00 to 16:30
Children's attraction admission: charge, discount available for children and senior citizens, free on Wednesdays

New York Children's Attractions: Staten Island Zoo - 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310, USA,
Tel: +1 718 442 3101
Staten Island Zoo in New York is a small zoo, full of many animals and is also home to an extensive reptile collection, featuring the world's largest collection of rattlesnakes. This New York attraction is popular with children and there is also a children's zoo area, where children are able to stroke some of the more friendly animals.
Children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 16:45
Children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children under 12 years old, children under 3 years old are free

 
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