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New York City for young kids

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New York City for young kids
If you are travelling to New York City with young kids you will want to go here.
Good for: Families, Groups
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Bryant Park
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Bryant Park
4.5 of 5 stars 1,321 Reviews

Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has picture books and summertime story times. In winter. Take a spin on the free ice-skating rink. The park also has clean bathrooms, a rarity in midtown.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Battery Park City's Rockefeller Park
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Battery Park City's Rockefeller Park
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews

Battery Park City offers several playgrounds, with bucket swings, a huge climbing structure, and a kid-powered bike carousel. Borrow balls, Hula Hoops or board games and hang out on the soft, clean grass.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
3.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews

A kid-friendly museum with many interactive activities.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
4.5 of 5 stars 147 Reviews

Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn has new ‘destination’ playgrounds, including a Water Lab to cool off in summer, Slide Mountain, Swing Valley and the baby friendly Sandbox Village. Jane’s Carousel, in a glass-enclosed pavilion, has restored horses from 1922.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Prospect Park Zoo
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Prospect Park Zoo
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews

Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, this zoo exhibits more than 400 animals including Sea Lions, Wallabies, Red Pandas, Snakes and Prairie Dogs.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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The Jewish Museum
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The Jewish Museum
4.5 of 5 stars 76 Reviews

Current exhibitions: Crossing Borders: Manuscripts from the Bodleian Libraries Exhibition (September 14, 2012 - February 03, 2013) Sharon Lockhart... more »

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Judy Antell is a seasoned travel writer and life-long New Yorker.

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