Best things to do in New York City with kids
The top 3 according to 210 votes from people: Central Park · American Museum of Natural History · Staten Island Ferry. (Updated Mar 8, 2026.)
Dinosaurs, ferries, carousels and an aircraft carrier: the New York activities parents and family travel writers recommend.
Top 10
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1
Central Park
Carousel, Central Park Zoo, rowing boats and playgrounds.
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2
American Museum of Natural History
Dinosaur halls and the giant blue whale.
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3
Staten Island Ferry
Free ferry with views of the Statue of Liberty.
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4
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Ferry trip to the statue and the immigration museum.
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5
Coney Island and Luna Park
Beach, boardwalk and the Cyclone roller coaster.
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6
Bronx Zoo
One of the largest city zoos in the US.
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7
Top of the Rock
Observation deck at Rockefeller Center.
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8
Brooklyn Bridge
Walk across and play in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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9
Intrepid Museum
Aircraft carrier with planes, a submarine and the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
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10
Radio City Music Hall
Art deco theatre with backstage tours and the Rockettes.
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11
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Hands-on museum for young children.
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12
The High Line
Elevated park on an old railway line.
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