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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Brooklyn Children's Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Brooklyn Children's Museum

2. Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Museum of the City of New York (MCNY)

3. The Museum of Interesting Things

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Museum of Interesting Things

4. New York Botanical Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Visit a Farmer's Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© Grow NYC

6. New York Hall of Science

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© New York Hall of Science

7. Make Music

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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8. The Toy Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Toy Museum

9. Museum of Modern Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Courtesy of Tomas - Fotolia.com

10. American Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Courtesy of Rafael Ben-Ari - Fotolia.com

11. Casa Kids

© Casa Kids

12. Tennis Court 16 Remixed

© kireewongfoto/stock.adobe.com

13. Children's Museum of Manhattan

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Children's Museum of Manhattan

14. Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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15. Classic Harbor Line

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Classic Harbor Line

16. Private Picassos

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17. Schmackary’s

© Schmackary’s

18. Bike Tours Central Park

Tours in the Area
© Central Park Bike Tours

19. Latke Festival

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Latke Festival

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Bustling New York City features activities and sites that are suitable for almost any type of visitor, and the family traveler is no different.
  • New York offers a diverse selection of activities to engage the minds and speak to the hearts of children.
  • The selection of museums includes several world-class children’s museums, great public parks, playgrounds, free attractions, and unique tours.

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