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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Niagara Falls, New York
It's the carousels (a pint-sized version in the back of the building and the real deal up front) that draw the most attention from visiting kids....
Special Collection
Art Museum
Historical Landmark
Amusement Park
Central Park
New York City, New York
There is so much to do in this 843-acre park that it's practically worthy of a week all its own. To start, there's the Wollman Skating Rink during...
Park
Historical Landmark
Zoo
Queens County Farm
New York City, New York
The typical child's reaction to a goat nibbling feed out of his hands -- that combination of "ew!" and "cool!" -- is an experience in itself. At the 47-acre Queens County...
Petting Zoo
Niagara Scenic Trolley
Niagara Falls, New York
This trolley lives up to its name and more -- the convenience factor is immeasurable, especially when little ones are along for the ride....
Sightseeing Tour
Park
Roadside Landmark
Waterfall
Old Fort Niagara
Niagara Falls, New York
Little hands fly to ears when the costumed soldier points and fires his musket during a demonstration at Old Fort Niagara....
Historical Landmark
Special Collection
Bronx Zoo
New York City, New York
Parents' top tips for going to this venerable zoo? Pack light and pack lunch (food options are limited and unappetizing). Taking a ride on the Skyfari -- an elevated tram ride...
Zoo
Petting Zoo
Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
Niagara Falls, New York
Join fellow blue windbreaker-wearing guests for this classic Niagara Falls tour. ...
Boat Tour
Historical Landmark
Park
Waterfall
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, New York
Children may not have a sophisticated understanding of art, but they do love mummies, which you can see when you take your kids straight to the Temple of Dendur upon...
Art Museum
History Museum
Special Collection
Shrek the Musical
New York City, New York
Based on William Steig's book and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, Shrek the Musical tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure with a donkey....
Theater
Live Music Venue
Toys "R" Us
New York City, New York
A typical visitor report: "We were just passing through Times Square, when my child saw the Ferris wheel, and we had to go in." What? A Ferris wheel? In Times...
Doll & Toy Store
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