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Puff 'n' Putt

Long Island, New York

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After a large pepperoni pie at Pizza Village, head over to the 18-hole miniature golf course at nearby Puff 'n' Putt Family Fun Center in Montauk Village. There are...

Miniature Golf
Arcade / Game Room
Sailing
Kayaking
Canoeing

American Girl Store & Cafe

New York City, New York

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Your little girl will be very happy to have packed her American Girl doll when she gets a glimpse of the store and café, a hugely popular spot on Fifth...

Café
Boutique
American

Tanglewood Nature Center

Upstate New York

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Animal lovers (and curious kids) will enjoy observing the 43 types of live animals on display at the Tanglewood Nature Center. Anyone who likes to be close to nature will...

Science & Nature Museum
Park
Skiing
Hiking
Snowshoeing

This jungle gym on steroids equips brave souls with harnesses and caribiners and sends them high into the treetops. It's a physical challenge, a leap of faith, and, depending on your disposition, either a ton of fun, or a visit to crazyville...

Ziplining

Bobsled Rides at the Verizon Olympic Sports Complex

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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Suit up with a couple of drivers, get in a bobsled and go careening down the twisting, turning track at top speed. Sound crazy? A little. But, it's also a blast!...

Bobsled
Historical Landmark

Dr. Morbid's Haunted House

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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The whole point of the free-standing malevolent manor that is Dr. Morbid's Hauted House is to scare the living daylights out of you. And, it works. Really, really well....

Haunted House

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum

New York City, New York

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Imagine hearing the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd at a Subway Series baseball game between the rival New York Mets and New York Yankees. Unless...

Art Museum
Special Collection

Main Beach Surf & Sport

Long Island, New York

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The water may be chilly, but surf culture is alive and well on the East End. Kids as young as 7 are old enough to practice basic surf techniques (such...

Surfing
Kayaking
Sightseeing Tour

Museum of the Moving Image

New York City, New York

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Overheard at this museum devoted to the art, science, and history of film: "I didn't know movies didn't always have sound!" It's worth the subway hop to Queens to explore...

Special Collection

Saddle Up Stables

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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One-hour rides amble up to the top of Lookout Mountain where you get to appreciate the quiet of the wooded trails. Novice rider? No problem. Saddle Up accommodates all levels of horsemen. ...