Family-Friendly NYC
Family-Friendly Broadway
If you want to bring the whole family to a Broadway show, look to one of these.
All-Ages Venues in NYC
Check out these music, comedy and performance spots that are good for families or older kids looking for a bit of independence.
Great Family Restaurants in NYC
These places go beyond typical labels, providing all kinds of reasons for you and the kids to come for a great meal.
NYC Family Adventures: Hotels Included
Here’s what to see—and where to stay—in neighborhoods across New York City.
The Family Guide to Governors Island
Explore scenic views, outdoor activities and family-friendly fun just a ferry ride away in New York Harbor.
Things You Didn't Know About FDNY's Ladder Company 8
The Tribeca firehouse is better known as Ghostbusters HQ.
Explore New York City with Big Apple Greeter
This free NYC service shows off a different side of the City while making lasting connections between visitors and volunteers.
Your Complete Guide to an NYC Family Trip
Find everything you need to know, including how to get around and things to do, for a trip with the kids to New York City.
Family-Friendly Flushing Meadows
The former site of two world’s fairs provides acres upon acres of year-round activities for kids and adults.
Free NYC Museums
These NYC museums, monuments and art-filled attractions are either free today, on specific days or at certain times during the week. Find one near you.
13 NYC Places Teens Will Love
Your teenagers might even admit to having a good time at these museums, shops and attractions.
28 Fun Central Park Activities
Find the top sights, activities and locations in New York City's best-known green space.
NYC's Sky-High Observation Decks
See the skyline from a bird’s-eye view at these towering attractions.
Ghostbusters Guide to NYC
The spirits of the Ghostbusters movies come alive at these New York City locations.
BRING THE FAMILY TO THESE EVENTS
Harlem Week
Celebrate African, Caribbean and Hispanic history with music, dance and food.
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boat teams from all over North America compete in fiberglass boat races.
Richmond County Fair
This old-fashioned county fair features performances, crafts, music and food.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY SIGHTS
American Museum of Natural History
This Upper West Side museum explores human cultures, the natural world and the universe beyond.
Statue of Liberty National Monument
The Statue of Liberty is New York City’s most familiar landmark, welcoming generations of hopeful Americans to our shores.
Museum of the Moving Image
Witness the art, technology and social impact of film, television and digital media at this Queens institution.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
This waterfront park features play areas, a carousel and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
Bronx Children’s Museum
Bronx’s first children’s museum features exhibitions and a learning lab.
Intrepid Museum
A former aircraft carrier docked in the Hudson holds dozens of aircraft plus a submarine.
Staten Island Ferry
The ferry is an attraction unto itself. For no charge, visitors can take a 25-minute to Staten Island.
New York Hall of Science
New York City's only hands-on science center caters to families, groups and event planners.
Historic Richmond Town
Watch history come alive at this living history village.
GUIDES TO FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
Guide to the Statue of Liberty
From buying tickets to your last snapshot, here's how to make the most of a visit to the American icon.
Historic Richmond Town Guide
Historical interpreters reenact 19th-century life in this charming, preserved Staten Island village.
Guide to the Intrepid Museum
Here's everything you need to know about the museum on an aircraft carrier.
Guide to the Museum of the Moving Image
Here’s all the info you need before getting into the film and TV action in Queens.
NYC's Sky-High Observation Decks
See the skyline from a bird’s-eye view at these towering attractions.