FAMILY VACATIONS IN NEW YORK WITH CHILREN -WHAT TO DO IN NEW YORK WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - NEW YORK
Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in New York - Does the idea of taking your children to New York terrify you? Or does it excite you? FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - WESTERN NEW YORK (For example - Buffalo, NY - Fredonia, NY)
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a national, non-profit nature education organization with headquarters in Jamestown, New York, birthplace of world renowned artist and naturalist, Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996). Our mission is to create passion for and knowledge of the natural world in the hearts and minds of children by inspiring and guiding the study of nature in our schools and communities.
Location: 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 Tel: 716.665.2473 , 800.758.6841 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Chautauqua Institution - Many of the visitors who return to Chautauqua year after year describe it as an experience rather than a vacation -- a place for renewal. The Chautauqua Institution was founded on the belief that everyone “has a right to be all that he can be -- to know all that he can know.” The experiences come in many forms. A dramatic lakeside setting and the beauty of its National Historic Landmark architecture (it was designated a National Historic Landmark June 30, 1989) make the Chautauqua Institution a thriving community where visitors come to find intellectual and spiritual growth and renewal.
Location: PO Box 28 Chautauqua New York 14722 Tel: 1.800.836.ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House - The Fredonia Opera House is a restored historic opera house located in the heart of downtown Fredonia.
Location: New York Tel: 716 679 1891 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panama Rocks Scenic Park - Enjoy This Special Nature Explore An Enchanted World Half A Mile Of Towering Rocks All Set Amidst A Fine Old Forest Deep, Cool, Cavernous Dens, Caves Hundreds Of Crevice Passageways One Mile Hiking Trail ... Self-guided A Gigantic Natural 'playground' Off-trail Exploring Permitted Great Outdoor Recreation Fun For Young And Old Lovely Picnic Grove
Location: 11 Rock Hill Road [County Route 10] P.O. Box 176 Panama, NY 14767 Tel: (716) 782-2845 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jamestown Audubon Nature Center - The Jamestown Audubon Nature Center, located on the 600-acre Burgeson Wildlife Sanctuary, is a project of the Jamestown Audubon Society. The mission of the Jamestown Audubon Society is " to provide educational opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the natural world and to encourage and practice environmental stewardship."
Location: 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY 14701 Tel: (716) 569-2345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Lucy-Desi Museum - The Lucy-Desi Museum, located in Lucille Ball's hometown, Jamestown, New York, opened on May 25, 1996 and tells the story of two of the entertainment world's biggest stars-Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez.
Location: 212 Pine Street Jamestown, NY 14701 Tel: 716-484-0800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O'DEA's Recreation Center - O'dea's Recreation Center offers year-round entertainment for the entire family. Snow tubing, driving range, miniature golf, walk of terror and lots more.
Location: 3329 W. River Road Olean, NY 14760 Tel: (716) 373-5471 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Midway Park - Midway park is a historic amusement park located on Chautauqua Lake. The park features a variety of kiddy and family rides including a 1946 Allan Herschell carousel. Other attractions include miniature golf, bumper boats, water wars, go-karts, roller skating, arcade and lots more.
Location: 4859 Route 430 PO Box E Maple Springs, NY 14756 Tel: (716) 386-3165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rockefeller Arts Center - Housing a 1,200-seat concert hall, two theatres and two art galleries, Rockefeller Arts Center serves as a showcase for the talented students and faculty in Fredonia's strong arts programs and as a venue for national and international touring artists. More than 200 events are presented each year by the center and some 23 academic departments, student organizations and community groups. Annual attendance exceeds 57,000 people.
Location: SUNY Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063 Tel: (716) 673-3217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pfeiffer Nature Center - Located near Portville and Olean, New York, the Center promotes responsibility and stewardship for nature within the local and the global community through a variety of programs. The center offers approximately 6 miles of trails, spectacular views and educational programs for visitors of all ages.
Location: 14 South Main Street Portville, NY 14770 Tel: 716-933-0187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Albright-Knox Art Gallery - The Albright-Knox Art Gallery, one of the nation’s oldest public arts organizations, has a clear and compelling mission to acquire, exhibit, and preserve both modern and contemporary art. It focuses especially on contemporary art, with an active commitment to taking a global and multidisciplinary approach to the presentation, interpretation, and collection of the artistic expressions of our times. In an enriching, dynamic, and vibrant environment that embraces diverse cultures and traditions, the Gallery seeks to serve a broad and far-reaching audience.
Location: 1285 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222-1096 Tel: 716.882.8700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Artpark - Since its formal opening on July 25, 1974, Artpark has remained true to its Mission of presenting excellence in the performing and visual arts, and creating unique cultural experiences in a casual, natural setting. Artistic talent is nurtured and allowed to flourish in an atmosphere that is entertaining, educational and interactive for Artpark visitors.
Location: 450 South 4th St. Lewiston, New York 14092 Tel: 716.754.4375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buffalo Museum of Science - Discover an exciting world of hands-on learning. See dinosaurs and backyard insects, or stroll through Whem Ankh: the Cycle of Life in Ancient Egypt and experience life in Egyptian culture as it was in 200 B.C. More than a dozen fun-filled exhibit halls trace natural history and the human experience.
Location: 1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, NY 14211 Tel: (716) 896-5200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens - When visiting the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens you can actually see three historic attractions in one: Olmsted's South Park, the 1894 tri-domed glass conservatory building, and the Victorian-style gardens of plants.
Location: 2655 South Park Avenue (Rt 62), Buffalo, NY 14218 Tel: (716) 827-1584 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park - The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park opened to the public on 30 June 1979. It is the largest inland naval park of its kind in the United States. It is also home to guided missile cruiser USS Little Rock (CLG-4), destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD-537), and Submarine USS Croaker (SSK-246).
Location: One Naval Park Cove Buffalo, NY 14202 Tel: (716) 847-1773 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explore & More... A Children's Museum - Explore & More ... a children's museum exists to introduce all children and the adults who care about them to a lifetime of exploration and discovery through interactive exhibits and programs that encourage creativity, curiosity and imagination.
Location: 300 Gleed Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052 Tel: 716-655-5131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockport Cave - The Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride in Lockport, NY, on the Erie Canal, is just a 20 minute drive from Niagara Falls (via Route 31 East), offers the public an exciting 70-minute guided tour through America’s past. You will explore the historic Erie Canal Locks 67-71, constructed in 1838. You will also view ruins from an earlier industrial age, walk safely through a water tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock in the 1850s, viewing stalactites, flow stone, various geological formations and artifacts left behind by the men who built the tunnel in the early days of the Erie Canal. If you are lucky you may even find a fossil or two.
Location: POB 77, Olcott, NY 14126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Martin's Fantasy Island - Experience over 100 rides, shows and attractions in a clean, park like setting. You'll enjoy rides for all ages from kiddy rides to thrill rides including the spectacular ride Chaos, Up, Up & Away Balloon, Sea Ray, Patriot, Giant Gondola Wheel, Super Sizzler, and "The Silver Comet"...the newest classic wooden coaster in Western New York!
Location: 2400 Grand Island Blvd. Grand Island, NY 14072-3198 Tel: 716.773.7591 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Niagara Falls State Park - There's so much to explore and discover at Niagara Falls State Park, from the historical and geological, to the wonders of nature. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Niagara River Gorge, visit our huge Aquarium, dine at the newly renovated Top of the Falls Restaurant, or bring the kids to our new Discovery Center featuring lots of activities to make education fun and fascinating.
Location: Niagara Falls, New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six Flags Darien Lake - With over 100 rides, shows and attractions, Six Flags Darien Lake offers world-class thrills and adventure. It's a resort destination with something for the entire family including your favorite characters, coasters, concerts and more.
Location: 9993 Allegheny Road Darien Center, NY 14040 Tel: 585-599-4641 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toy Town Museum - At the Toy Town Museum children and adults learn about and relive the past through collections, special exhibits, creative educational programs, and special events.
Location: 636 Girard Ave., PO Box 238 East Aurora, New York 14052 Tel: 716-687-5151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skateland Family Fun Center - Niagara Falls Skateland offers family fun in a clean well supervised environment for all ages. Activities include roller skating, laser tag, mini-golf, video arcade, and a snack bar.
Location: 1109 Lincoln Avenue Lockport, NY 14094 Tel: (716) 433-5605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Old Fort Niagara - Standing on a bluff above Lake Ontario not far from Niagara Falls, Old Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726. The colorful history of the site began even earlier, and continues to the present day. The fort played an important role in the struggles of France, Great Britain, and the United States to control the Great Lakes region of North America, and also helped shape the destinies of the Iroquois (Six Nations) peoples and the nation of Canada.
Location: P.O. Box 169 Youngstown, NY 14174-0169 Tel: 716.745.761 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Niagara Aerospace Museum - Western New York is the home of an incredible number of aviation achievements in the Twentieth Century. This area of the country has attracted adventurers, entrepreneurs, and scientists who created a legacy of standing aircraft and aerospace accomplishments.
Location: P.O. Box 1181 345 Third St. Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Tel: 716-278-0060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motherland Connextions - Motherland Connextions offers customized African-American heritage tours of the Underground Railroad in NYS. Visitors follow the footsteps of those brave and hearty souls who took the secret passageways north to Canada in search for freedom.
Location: New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amherst Museum - Experience 19th-century life on the Niagara Frontier and tour historic homes, churches and one-room schoolhouses on our beautiful 35-acre grounds with exhibits on local history, textiles, art and the Erie Canal.
Location: 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road Amherst, NY 14228-1599 Tel: (716) 689-1440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miss Buffalo -Niagara Clipper Cruise Boat - Dining, scenic views, romance, great entertainment and fun for the whole family! City skylines and picturesque sunsets await you aboard these cruise boats.
Location: 79 Marine Drive Buffalo, New York 14202-4225 Tel: 716.856.6696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL NEW YORK (For example - Utica, NY - Syracuse, NY)
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Northeast Classic Car Museum - The largest collection of Franklin luxury cars in the world... plus many other extremely rare and unique models and manufacturers. Fascinating examples of early technological advances and much more!
Location: New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northgate Speedway - Welcome to New York's only recreational indoor and outdoor go-kart racing facility. Nine different style karts and four different track configurations are available for your racing pleasure. Our go-karts provide a hands-on racing experience for ages two and up. The fastest karts available and guaranteed racing fun for the entire family.
Location: 1250 Front Street Northgate Shopping Plaza P.O. Box 399 Binghamton, NY 13901-399 Tel:(607) 723-1362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Howe Caverns - Howe Caverns is a premier attraction which provides unparalleled cavern adventures designed to enlighten, entertain, and educate. Visitors can take a journey 156 feet (48 meters) underground to discover a prehistoric world formed millions of years ago.
Location: 255 Discovery Drive Howes Cave, NY 12092 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iroquois Indian Museum - The Iroquois Indian Museum is an educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture using Iroquois art as a window to that culture. The museum is a venue for promoting Iroquois art and artists, and a meeting place for all peoples to celebrate Iroquois culture and diversity. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by research on archaeology, history, and the common creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople.
Location: P.O. Box 7 Howes Cave, NY 12092 Tel:518-296-8949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard - This turn-of-the-century water-powered mill is a fascinating family attraction located in the heart of New York State just minutes from Cooperstown, New York, the Birthplace of Baseball and home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Sample a wide variety of taste treats in the Snack Barn featuring old-fashioned cider mill donuts, hearty chili, daily soup specials, hot spiced cider, hot dogs, apple pie a la mode, cider floats and more. Take home a pound of our famous aged cheddar or bagged cheese curds, farm-fresh produce and- of course - fresh sweet cider.
Location: 288 Goose Street Fly Creek, NY 13337 Tel: (607) 547-9692 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Farmer's Museum - Explore our 19th-century village and farmstead, interact with master artisans of the mid-1800s, visit our working farmstead with rare breeds of farm animals, and tour our heritage gardens.
Location: PO Box 800 Cooperstown, NY 13326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Discovery Center - "The mission of The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is to develop the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through participatory exhibits and programs. These exhibits engage the senses, challenge the mind and offer a diverse framework for discovery in the arts, sciences and humanities."
Location: 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903 Tel: 607-773-8661 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rogers Environmental Education Center - The 571 acres offer a variety of habitats for the walker, bird watcher, photographer, snowshoer, or cross-country skier. Trails traverse woodlands, meadows, wetlands, plantations and farm fields.
Location: Route 80 West Sherburne, NY 13460-4507 Tel:607 674-4017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railway - In an area rich with railroad history the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad takes visitors back in time with vintage rail cars and locomotives through the scenic wilderness of the Upper Susquehanna River Valley. The Railroad crosses the river twice over two steel-truss bridges, and travels through a variety of landscapes, including forests, wetlands and agricultural land.
Location: P.O. Box 681, Oneonta, NY 13820-0681 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roberson Museum and Science Center - The Roberson Museum and Science Center whose comprehensive collections reflect the art, history, technology, folk life and natural science of the region. Roberson seeks to inspire all people to imagine and explore.
Location: 30 Front Street, Binghamton, New York 13905 Tel: 607-772-0660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cherry Valley Museum - The Museum houses a large collection of artifacts which displays much of the history of the Cherry Valley and surrounding areas.
Location: Village of Cherry, New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ross Park Zoo - Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park sits tucked into the northern face of Binghamton's South Mountain. The zoo officially opened in 1875, and it is the fifth oldest zoological institution in the country behind such communities as Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Buffalo.
Location: 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, New York 13903 Tel: (607) 724-5461 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utica Zoo - The Utica Zoo has served the region for over 88 years. Located in Roscoe-Conkling Park, the zoo is part of a recreational complex made possible by the donation of land from Thomas R. Proctor in 1909. The zoo has grown from its small beginnings with three fallow deer to its present collection of over 200 animals. Of the 80 acres of land set aside for the zoo's use, 35 are presently developed.
Location: 99 Steele Hill Road Utica, NY 13501 Tel: (315)738-0472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children's Museum of Utica - The Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science & Technology, the only Children's Museum in the country to have been adopted by NASA & the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science.
Location: 311 Main St., Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fenimore Art Museum - Fenimore Art Museum's eleven galleries display permanent and changing exhibitions. The subjects of new exhibits in 2004 include Winslow Homer, O. Winston Link, and the Girl Scouts of America. The Museum is home to one of the finest collections of American folk art, North American Indian Art, and James Fenimore Cooper memorabilia, as well as extraordinary examples from the Hudson River School.
Location: PO Box 800 Cooperstown, NY 13326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fort Rickey Children's Discovery Zoo - At Fort Rickey, we offer three distinct experiences....wild animals, wild play and wild water and all three offer opportunities for exploration and interaction. A tour of our web site will give you a sample of what we offer. Enjoy your visit.
Location: 5135 Rome-New London Rd Rome, NY 13440 Tel: 315-336-1930 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secret Caverns - The wonders of nature's underground passageways reveal the Secret - a magnificent 100 foot underground waterfalls! beneath the beautiful hills of central New York. Secret Caverns tours feature a fun experience with trained guides and small groups departing the main lodge approximately every 20 minutes.
Location: New York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Game it Family Fun Center - GAME-IT! Family Fun Center specializes in family entertainment and offer 6 unique attractions: mini golf, tunnel & tube adventure, bumper buggies, baseball batting cages and training facility, laser tag, and over 60 action/skill games.
Location: 225 Harrison Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 Tel: 607-785-7612 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seaway Trail Discovery Center - The New York State Seaway Trail is a 454-mile scenic route paralleling Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A well-marked, scenic alternative to interstate highways and toll roads, the Seaway Trail leads you to eye-opening treasures you might otherwise overlook. Traveling the Trail takes you to sophisticated cities, quaint villages, laid back fishing ports, dozens of family attractions, restaurants, accommodations and shops.
Location: 401 West Main Street P.O. Box 660 Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 Tel: 315-646-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thousand Islands Museum - The Thousand Islands Museum houses special exhibits of world class muskies and hunting decoys from the past and present. The Thousand Islands Museum is celebrated its 40th Anniversary of preserving the past for the Thousand Islands Region in 2004. The Museum hosts the international Decoy & Wildlife Art Show & Auction held annually the third weekend in July.
Location: 312 James Street, PO Box 27 Clayton, NY 13624 Tel: 315-686-5794 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The New York State Living Museum - The NYS Living Museum is dedicated to excellence in environmental education, conservation and family recreation. The Museum features North American animals in their native habitats, a children's zoo, educational programs, and special events for the entire family.
Location: One Thompson Park Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: 315-782-6180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boldt Castle - Boldt Castle is a Rhineland castle built by George C. Boldt in Alexandria Bay, on Picturesque Heart Island as a display of his love for his wife, Louise. The structure is a six story, 120 room castle, complete with tunnels, a powerhouse, Italian gardens, a drawbridge, and a dovecote.
Location: On Heart Island Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Tel: 1 800 847 5263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antique Boat Museum - As one of the largest freshwater boating museum's in the country, the Antique Boat Museum features over 200 boats, a motor collection dating back to the 1800,s and an artifact collection which includes boat furniture, equipment and hardware, boat building molds, plans and prints, paintings, models, half-hulls, woodworking tools and fishing equipment.
Location: 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624 Tel:315.686.4104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - EASTERN NEW YORK (For example - New York, NY - Albany, NY)
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Empire State Building - The Empire State Building is cemented in both New York and U.S. History. Built during the Depression, the building was the center of a competition between Walter Chrysler (Chrysler Corp.) and John Jakob Raskob (creator of General Motors) to see who could build the tallest building.
Location: 350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets, in midtown Manhattan. New York, NY 10118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Growing from its humble beginnings as an ash dump in the late 1800s, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has come to represent today the very best in urban gardening and horticultural display.
Location: 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11225 Tel: 718-623-7200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Museum of Natural History - Voted #1 attraction in New York City by Zagat Survey's new U.S. Family Travel Guide. A must-see destination for people of all ages, featuring the new Rose Center for Earth and Space, the most sophisticated facility of its kind in the world, which includes the new Hayden Planetarium, Hall of the Universe, and Hall of Planet Earth. Don't miss the world-famous Dinosaur, Ocean Life, and Meteorite Halls. Shop in four spectacular stores for gifts from around the world, the natural world and the universe.
Location: Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024-5192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waterfront Museum - Mission is to provide waterfront access, and promote historic preservation. We foster an understanding of the NY Harbor as a waterway carrying commerce and commuters as well as a means for culture and recreation.
Location: 290 Conover St. Pier 44, Brooklyn NY 11231 Tel: 718 624 4719 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Astroland Amusement Park - Astroland Amusement Park features Thirty thrilling rides, arcades, a beach and boardwalk, food and entertainment for the entire family. Astroland Amusement Park is also home to the Cyclone Roller coaster which is an official landmark and historic site.
Location: 1000 Surf Ave. (Corner of West 10th St) Brooklyn, NY 11224 Tel: (718) 372-0275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alley Pond Environmental Center - The Alley Pond Environmental Center was founded in 1972 by a group of educators concerned over the lack of suitable provisions for environmental education in the public school curriculum. Since that time, the Center has, in cooperation with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, become a living-learning laboratory for tens of thousands of children and adults. In 1979 APEC was designated a National Environmental Study Area.
Location: 228-06 Northern Boulevard Douglaston, NY 11363 Tel: 718.229.4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Museum of the City of New York - The Museum of the City of New York embraces the past, present, and future of New York City and celebrates the city’s cultural diversity. It does so through its rich collections, a lively schedule of exhibitions, and an array of programs for adults and children. The Museum is dedicated to fostering an understanding of New York’s evolution from its origins as a settlement of a few hundred Europeans, Africans, and Native Americans to its present status of one of the world’s largest and most important cities.
Location: 1220 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY 10029 Tel: 212.534.1672 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jewish Museum - Through more than 28,000 objects including painting, sculpture, works on paper, photographs, archaeological artifacts, ceremonial objects, and broadcast media, the Museum's collection demonstrates Jewish identity and its evolution through visual art. It is one of the largest, most extensive collections of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
Location: 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street New York, New York 10128 Tel: 212.423.3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Little Italy - Walking beside the narrow, cobblestoned streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you're tempted by the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding you at every step.
Location: Manhattan, New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Madame Tussaud's - Madame Tussauds is a world-renowned institution with a lot to celebrate. We've got a fascinating and colorful history behind us - we've been entertaining people from all over the world for over 200 years. And we can see a great future ahead. At the core of our business is a heartfelt desire to enthrall and inspire and we are constantly developing our ability to do this. From state-of-the-art interactivity to an exceptional gift for partying, we've got what it takes to keep our customers smiling!
Location: 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: 800 246 8872 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Madison Square Garden - Madison Square Garden is home to the NY Knicks, NY Rangers, NY Liberty and a variety of family shows, concerts and sporting events. An 'All Access' tour is also offered in which visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the Garden The World's Most Famous Arena.
Location: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza New York, New York 10001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atlantis Marine World - Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s number one year-round aquarium, located on Main Street in Riverhead, is alive with exciting exhibits and experiences.
Location: 431 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901 Tel: 631-208-9200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Whitney Museum - The Whitney Museum features more than 12,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photographs, representing nearly 2,000 individual artists and providing the most complete overview of twentieth-century American art of any museum in the world.
Location: 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street New York, NY 10021 Tel: 1 (800) WHITNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brooklyn Children's Museum - A Pioneer in education, the Brooklyn Children's Museum was the first museum created expressly for children when it was founded in 1899. Its success has sparked the creation of 300 children's museums around the world. With award-winning, hands-on exhibits and innovative use of its collections, the Museum engages children from pre-school to high school in learning adventures.
Location: 145 Brooklyn Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213 Tel: 718-735-4400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central Park - Central Park was the first landscaped public park in the United States. The park offers over 840 acres of landscaped and recreational areas that include a zoo, a theater, sports facilities, lakes, food, entertainment and lots more.
Location: New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rockefeller Center - As one of New York's most popular destinations, Rockefeller Center is a hub of activity, with thousands of visitors and New Yorkers alike taking in an array of exciting attractions. Whether you're looking to spend the afternoon ice-skating, joining the audience at NBC's "Today Show," seeing the annual Christmas tree display or shopping at its world-class retail stores, the Rock has something for everyone.
Location: New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum - One of the most successful ships in US History is now a national historic landmark, and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. In 1943, the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier was commissioned for service in World War II and went on to serve as a primary recovery vessel for NASA and then in Vietnam. Today the museum features a range of interactive exhibits and events that make Intrepid a snapshot of heroism, education, and excitement.
Location: Pier 86 W46th St. & 12th Ave. New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 245-0072 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prospect Park - Prospect Park is a 526-acre urban oasis located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York City's most populous borough. The masterpiece of famed landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who also designed Central Park, Prospect Park features the 90-acre Long Meadow , the 60-acre Lake and Brooklyn's only forest. The nation's first urban Audubon Center, the Prospect Park Zoo, and the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival are just a few of the cultural attractions that make their home here at the Park.
Location: 95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guggenheim Museum - Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world's finest collections of 20th century art.
Location: 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street) New York, NY 10128 Tel: (212) 423-3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Queens Zoo - The Queens Zoo, a tribute to American animals, opened to the public on June 25, 1992. It was the second of three "city zoos" to be renovated and operated by Wildlife Conservation Society, through a partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Location: New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Queens Botanical Garden - Experience the beauty of Queens Botanical Garden (QBG), the place where people, plants, and cultures meet. Set on 39 acres in theheart of New York City's largest borough, the Garden is an oasis of green space serving our nations's most ethnically diverse county.
Location: 43 - 50 Main Street, Flushing NY 11355 Tel: 718 886 3800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Whether you are exploring New York for the first time, rediscovering your hometown or seeking a mini-vacation, a Circle Line cruise is a relaxing and fun way to see the world's most famous skyline. There are numerous cruises to choose from. Beverages, wine, beer, cocktails and food are available on board.
Location: Pier 83, West 42nd Street, NYC Tel: 212-563-3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snug Harbor Cultural Center - A rare surviving example of urban planning, landscaping, and buildings in the Greek Revival style, unequaled in the United States for scale, extent, and quality.
Location: 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island New York 10301 Tel: 718.448.2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sony Wonder Technology Lab - Explore four floors of hands-on exhibits where you can connect and create with communications technology and entertainment.
Location: 56th Street and Madison Avenue, New York City Tel: 212 833 8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
United Nations Tours - The guided tour of the United Nations starts with a brief overview of the Organization and its structure. The main part of the tour consists of a visit to the chambers of the Security Council, the Trusteeship Council and the Economic and Social Council, which are located in the Conference Building.
Location: New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NYC Parks & Recreation - New York City’s municipal park system offers more than 28,000 acres includes 980 playgrounds, 700 playing fields, 550 tennis courts, 43 swimming pools, 35 recreation and senior centers, 14 miles of beaches, 13 golf courses, 6 ice rinks, 4 major stadiums, and 4 zoos.
Location: Central Park 830 5th Avenue New York, NY 10021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NY Waterway-Ferry & Sightseeing Cruises - Up through the 1800's, ferries were the only way to get to and around Manhattan. As bridges and tunnels were built, ferry transportation faded. In 1986, Arthur E. Imperatore and his family rejuvenated the NY Harbor with the launch of the first NY Waterway boat. Since then, NY Waterway has carried over 65 million passengers. NY Waterway has the largest ferry and excursion fleet in the NY Harbor.
Location: NY Waterway Pershing Road Weehawken, NJ 07086 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noble Maritime Collection - The Noble Maritime Collections includes an education program with art, history, drama, music, and boat trips to the ships' graveyards of New York.
Location: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D Staten Island, New York 10301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York Aquarium - With exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals, the Aquarium offers diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned scientific expertise that assures a rewarding experience and the knowledge that people can make a difference in the ocean world around them. Learn about animals living as far away as the Southwest coast of Africa and the Arctic to those found locally in our own Hudson River.
Location: 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10460 Tel: 718-220-5100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Island Adventureland - Since 1962 Adventureland has always been bringing new family fun each and every year to families throughout the Long Island and the Metro Area. Adventureland offers 25 rides, arcade, mini-golf and plenty of entertainment for the whole family.
Location: 2245 Route 110 Farmingdale NY 11735 Tel: 631-694-6868 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Island Museum - The Long Island Museum features art, carriage and history museums on nine park-like acres in the historic village of Stony Brook, New York. Landscaped gardens frame 18th- and 19th-century buildings and a Gift and Book Shop.
Location: 1200 Route 25A Stony Brook, New York 11790-1992 Tel: (631) 751-0066 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum - The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits objects and documents pertinent to whaling, especially the regional whaling history of Long Island, whale conservation, and the history of Cold Spring Harbor as a maritime port. The Museum serves a broad and diverse public audience.
Location: Main Street, PO Box 25 Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Tel: 631.367.3418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum - The oldest lighthouse in New York State. The Lighthouse was authorized by the Second Congress, under President George Washington in 1792. Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796. This 100 foot tower has been part of Long Island's land and seascape for over 200 years and still serves as an active aid to navigation.
Location: New York Tel: 631-668-2544 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Albany Center Galleries - Founded by Leslie Urbach in 1977, the mission of the Albany Center Galleries is to exhibit the work of the serious contemporary Artists of the Hudson-Mohawk region and to build a large and knowledgeable visual arts audience.
Location: 161 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210 Tel: (518) 462-4775 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Champlain Canal Byway - Lakes to Locks Passage takes you through a spectacular landscape laden with history. Find your way through four story-filled regions that connect New York's historic waters of Lake Champlain and Lake George with the Champlain Canal and Hudson River to the south and the Chambly Canal to the Richelieu and St. Lawrence Rivers of Quebec to the north.
Location: 814 Bridge Road Crown Point, NY 12928 Tel: 518-597-9660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brookside Museum - As the home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, Brookside Museum inspires community memories by telling the story of Saratoga County through interactive and engaging programs and exhibits.
Location: 6 Charlton Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Tel: 518.885.4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gardenworks - The Gardenworks Farm is a great part of any day. Weekend floral classes are fun-filled lessons in creating wreaths and designs with their big selection of dried flowers.
Location: 1055 Route 30 West Hebron Road Salem NY 12865 Tel: 518 854 3250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Egg - In New York's Capital Region stands one of the most beguiling structures of them all. The Egg hovers dramatically at the Empire State Plaza against a downtown landscape rich in architectural marvels. The Egg offers music, theater, dance, family entertainment and special attractions.
Location: PO Box 2065 Albany, NY 12220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Empire State Aerosciences Museum - Our mission is to educate, entertain and excite with experiences in Air and Space -- The Museum occupies nine buildings on twenty-seven acres of land on the western perimeter of the Schenectady County Airport, an ideal environment in which to present the history of aviation, especially that which occurred in New York.
Location: 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY, 12302 Tel: (518) 377-2191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrified Sea Gardens - The Petrified Sea Gardens is a fossilized Stromatolite (cyanobacteria) ocean-reef 500 million-years-old, a time when the land that is now Saratoga Springs was at the shore of a warm tropical sea. The trail also passes a series of glacial "standing stones," gardens, rock gardens, a labyrinth and more. There is a rock, fossil, and mineral display (including dinosaur tracks from Massachusetts), and a rock-shop.
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Berkshire Bird Paradise - NY Bird Rescue for Golden Eagles, Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Owls, Hawks, NYC Chickens and Pigeons, over 1200 residents and growing, most are disabled or unwanted and will be here for the rest of their lives.
Location: 43 Red Pond Road Petersburgh, New York 12138 Tel: (518) 279-3801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USS Slater (DE-766) - During World War II 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and material. In the Pacific they stood in line to defend naval task forces from Japanese submarines and Kamikaze air attacks. Today, only one of this ships remains afloat in the United States, the USS Slater.
