Things to Do in New York
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Fort William Henry
Adirondack Mountains, New York
Those loud booms you hear in Lake George? Cannons from Fort William Henry. Hard to believe, but beneath those kitschy village T-shirt shops lies the hallowed grounds of the French and Indian War....
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Harris Hill Amusement Park
Upstate New York
Little kids don't have to stand by and watch as their older siblings have all the fun at this amusement park -- bumper cars, a carousel, and mini-putt all come...
Amusement Park
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
Adirondack Mountains, New York
Cascading water is only one sound you'll hear when walking into this labyrinth of rock formations. Echoing voices are the other. Once inside the maze of caves, the urge to call out "Hellooooo" is irresistible....
Park
Cavern
Hiking
New York City Fire Museum
New York City, New York
Ever visit a museum with the kids and get asked questions that you can't answer? And all the tours seem geared to adults? The New York City Fire Museum is...
History Museum
Children's Museum of the East End
Long Island, New York
"Sheer delight" is the best way to describe the look on kids' faces as they walk into the Children's Museum of the East End...
Science & Nature Museum
Children's Museum
Diana Ross Playground
New York City, New York
Named after its benefactor and neighbor, the Diana Ross Playground in New York City's Central Park is a fun place for kids to run, jump, slide and swing....
Park
Playground
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
Upstate New York
Before your teen starts to roll his or her eyes, offer them some comfort: The Rockwell Museum has nothing to do with Norman Rockwell (although one of his prints is...
Art Museum
Special Collection
History Museum
Skyland Farm & Cafe
Upstate New York
Interesting artwork, local products, and amazing views make it a good stop with baby in a frontpack carrier; farm animals will amuse toddlers (as will the sandbox, standing tractor, and...
Specialty Food Store
Boutique
Petting Zoo
Deep Hollow Ranch
Long Island, New York
Kids won't care that Deep Hollow Ranch is the oldest working cattle ranch in America. They'll be more impressed by the greeting party: Pedro and Frida, two adorable donkeys who...
Horseback Riding
Children's Museum of Manhattan
New York City, New York
Preschoolers bustle right into the Little West Side, a pint-sized city environment that sparks the imagination of city dwellers and visitors alike. We haven't seen a bored or passive...
Children's Museum
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Kids Love a Bite From the Big Apple
New York City, New YorkRise to the top of the Rock, ride the ferry past the Statue of Liberty...
Stretch Legs and Minds Upstate
Racing cars, being a cowboy, flying airplanes, and blowing glass are o...
Kids Love Soft Sand and Waffle Cones
Go way beyond the beaches: Shop for trick kites, run wild under giant ...

