Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions in New York
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Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions in New York

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  • The Museum of Modern Arttop_1
    󰺂9.3
    44.91
    New York.Midtown West5.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Admire masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso
    Appreciate the art and nature of the outdoor sculpture garden
    󱨠Saved by 1068 users󱨠370 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Upon first seeing the original "Starry Night" on the fifth floor of MoMA, Van Gogh's swirling eddies were more turbulent than I had imagined; I could almost hear the paint roaring across the canvas. Passing through the installation art area, I was engulfed by Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room—millions of my own reflections floated and sank in points of light, instantly disorienting me. In the contemporary art gallery, Duchamp's urinal remained playfully placed, next to which lay apple cores left by visitors. Most movingly, in the rest area, I saw an elderly man with white hair copying Mondrian; his trembling brushstrokes held the lingering warmth of the 20th century.

  • American Museum of Natural Historytop_2
    󰺂8.9
    53.46
    New York.Upper West Side7.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊80 butterfly species freely flying
    󱓊Titanosaur fossil model & 94ft long
    󱨠Saved by 673 users󱨠437 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Stepping into the American Museum of Natural History, my gaze was instantly drawn to the enormous blue whale model—suspended from the dome of the ocean exhibit, it seemed to float like a ghost through humanity's imagination of the deep sea. In the evolutionary biology hall, I touched the tailbone of a Diplodocus fossil; the sandstone's texture seemed to hold the whispers of the Jurassic era. The most intriguing area was the primitive tribe exhibit, where children were using AR devices to simulate hunting beside Inuit elk canoes, the electronic glow and ancient harpoons creating a wondrous interplay within the glass display case. Hiding in a corner of the gem hall to see the amethyst geode, the clusters of crystals glowing softly in the darkness, like a dream from Earth's slumber.

  • Intrepid Museumtop_3
    󰺂7.8
    67.72
    New York.Midtown West5.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Interactive exhibits spark kids' curiosity
    󰌌Explore space shuttle & astronaut training
    󱨠Saved by 251 users󱨠158 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Great experience! Booking of tickets on Trip was easy-received QR codes for entrance into the museum received shortly. Skipped the queue to buy tickets at the museum. Get to go onboard the aircraft carrier and submarine for the first time! Interesting visit!

  • M&M'S New York
    4
    󰺂6.7
    New York.Midtown Manhattan5.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Two-story family chocolate park
    󱓊Limited edition colored chocolates
    󱨠Saved by 171 users󱨠39% positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    1. Chocolate History Museum: Create a museum that displays chocolate history and culture. The exhibition can include the origin of chocolate, the process of making, chocolate culture in different regions, etc. 2. Chocolate theme park: design a chocolate-themed amusement park. The park can have chocolate factory simulation, chocolate fountain, chocolate sculpture exhibition, etc. 3. Chocolate cooking courses: a series of chocolate cooking courses, teaching how to make chocolate desserts, chocolate drinks, chocolate decorations, etc. 4. Chocolate Health Study: Conduct research on the positive effects of chocolate on health. Studies can include antioxidants in chocolate, cardiovascular health benefits, recommendations for eating chocolate in moderation, etc. 5. Chocolate Cultural Exchange: organize a series of chocolate cultural exchange activities, invite chocolate masters, chocolate lovers from different countries and regions to participate. Events can include chocolate tasting, chocolate production competition, chocolate culture lectures, etc.

  • Central Park Zoo
    5
    󰺂6.4
    36.79
    New York.Upper East Side6.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Watch sea lions catch fish
    󱓊Explore diverse tropical plants
    󱨠Saved by 177 users󱨠50% positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    - Great location: in New York's Central Park, at the intersection of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue and 64th Street, convenient transportation for visitors, you can visit the zoo while visiting Central Park, surrounded by numerous attractions and commercial facilities. ​- Rich variety of animals: Although the zoo is small in size, it covers a variety of animals from the tropics to the polar regions, including star animals such as snow leopards, polar bears, penguins, and endangered species such as mane monkeys, Wyoming parrots, and thick-billed parrots. Let tourists enjoy the animal styles under different ecological environments in a short time. ​- The exhibition area is carefully designed: such as tropical rainforest areas to create a realistic tropical rainforest environment, tropical birds fly around tourists, and there is also a closed exhibition area to show leaf cutting ants, bats and other animals; Although the snow leopard exhibition area cannot fully restore the natural habitat, it is equipped with trees, grass, etc., which is more pragmatic, and also shows many snow leopard protection stories. ​- Excellent science education: relying on the strong scientific research capabilities of the International Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), providing a lot of first-hand information, the purpose of education is clear to promote the coexistence of people and animals, such as how to coexist with bears outside the grizzly bear exhibition area, Also introduced the method of scientists obtaining information about the grizzly bear. ​ - rich interactive experience: there are wonderful sea lion performances, staff will feed the sea lions at specific times, tourists can see the sea lions sensitively catching the small fish; There is also a children's animal area, which allows children to feed small animals, enhancing the interaction between tourists and animals. Disadvantages - The park area is small: the overall area is only 2.6 hectares. Compared with large zoos, the space for animal activities is relatively limited. Some animal exhibition areas may appear crowded and the tourist routes are more compact.

  • Bronx Zoo
    6
    󰺂6.0
    43.88
    New York18.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Observe animals in natural habitat
    󰌌Penguin & sea lion feeding interaction
    󱨠Saved by 114 users󱨠43% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Very good Bronx Zoo, one of the must-see places in New York. I really like the facilities and garden design here. It is beautiful and friendly to watch. We didn't see many animals because it was raining.

  • LEGOLAND New York Resort
    7
    󰺂6.0
    89.1
    Orange County78.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Seven themed areas & LEGO games
    Family thrill ride experience
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It is very convenient to get on the bus by scanning the code. The Halloween activities are very fun and the children love it very much. You can get candies in every small pavilion when you walk all the way without taking the cable car. The worst thing is that everything inside can only be paid by credit card!

  • Six Flags Great Adventure
    8
    󰺂4.6
    Jackson73.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    Winter multi-level skiing courses
    󰋄Skiing & snowmobiling in winter
    4.7/5
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    I recently was on a trip to Six Flags through Trip.com, and it was an amazing experience! The booking process was seamless, and I got a great deal on tickets. The park itself was fantastic, with thrilling rides like the Superman coaster and the classic carousel. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the day even more enjoyable. The food options were diverse and delicious, though a bit pricey. Overall, it was a day filled with fun and excitement, and I highly recommend using Trip.com!

  • Prospect Park
    9
    󰺂4.4
    New York6.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Great for family & kids
    Carousel for fun ride experience
    4.0/5
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    Prospect Park is not very famous. Most of the people who come to the park are residents of the surrounding area. I was invited to a friend's house for dinner because I have a friend who lives in this area. After dinner, I took a walk here. It is a very beautiful park with a small area.

  • New York Aquarium
    10
    󰺂4.3
    47.8
    New York15.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰋄Observe diverse ecosystems & coral
    󰌌Sea lion show & marine interaction
    4.1/5
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    The New York Aquarium is located in Brooklyn, New York City, and is a popular destination for visitors interested in marine life. It's part of the Wildlife Conservation Society and features a variety of exhibits showcasing aquatic animals from around the world. Is there something specific you'd like to know about it?

What Family-friendly Attractions are there in New York?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in New York:The Museum of Modern Art, American Museum of Natural History, Intrepid Museum, M&M'S New York, Central Park Zoo
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in New York?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in New York include:The Museum of Modern Art:4.7, American Museum of Natural History:4.7, Intrepid Museum:4.7, M&M'S New York:4.8, Central Park Zoo:4.5
At what locations in New York can Family-friendly Attractions in New York be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in New York are mainly located in:The Museum of Modern Art:New York, American Museum of Natural History:New York, Intrepid Museum:New York, M&M'S New York:New York, Central Park Zoo:New York
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