Adventure Bound… With Kids In Tow!
“Your fast, easy & dad-approved guide to having fun with shorties around NYC”
Explore all Kid-Friendly Activities in NYC & VICINITY
NATURE
- Surf, Sun & Fun
- Ocean Beaches
- Fun Boardwalks
- Lake/River Beaches
- Swimming Holes
- Meet Animals
- Zoos & Aquariums
- Working Farms/Petting Zoos
- Animal Sanctuaries & Wildlife Centers
- Whale/Dolphin/Seal Watching
- Bird Watching
- Parks To Visit
- Best Public Parks
- Nature Centers
- Private Parks/Estates
- Botanical Gardens & Arboretums
- Explore Outdoors
- Awesome Picnic Spots
- Day Hike Destinations
- Camping Sites
- Great Bike Trails
- Mountain Biking Areas
- Row/Pedal Boats
- Canoe/Kayaking/SUP
- River Tubing/Rafting
- Winter Outdoors
- X-Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Sledding Hills
- Other Nature
- Fishing Holes & Trips
- Cave & Mine Exploring
- Lighthouses / Fire Towers
- Waterfalls
- Geocacheing & Orienteering
CLASSES & CAMPS
- Day Camps
- Overnight Summer Camps
- Creative Classes
- Arts & Crafts
- Dance
- Music
- Theater & Acting
- Photography & Film
- Stand-Up & Comedy
- STEM Classes
- Science & Discovery
- Coding & Game Design
- Robotics
- Engineering & Architecture
- Movement Classes
- Swimming
- Gym
- Yoga
- Parkour/Ninja
- Climbing/Trapeze
- Surfing/Windsurfing/Kite-Boarding
- Drop-In Classes
- Cooking
- Planting & Gardening
- Chess & Board Games
- DJ’ing
- Origami
- Sewing & Weaving
- Dog Training
- Boating/Sailing
- Survival & Foraging Classes
- Sword Fighting/Jedi
- Horseback Riding
- Traditional Sports
- Individual/Team Sports & Clubs
PLAY & ACTION
- Theme/Amusement Parks
- Water Parks
- Indoors
- Children’s Museums & Playrooms
- Off-Beat Amusement Spots
- Outdoors
- Destination Playgrounds
- Geocacheing & Orienteering
- Games & Skills
- Bowling/Pool//Shuffleboard Venues
- Arcades
- Escape Rooms
- Paintball/Lazertag
- Mini-Golf
- Disc Golf
- Jump & Climb
- Bouncy Houses/Play Gyms/Trampoline Parks
- Adventure Courses/Zip-Lines/Trapeze
- Parkour/Ninja Courses
- Indoor Climbing Walls
- Water Fun
- Public Pools
- Playgrounds With Water
- Kid Friendly Day Spas
- Snow & Ice
- Ice Skating
- Snow Tubing
- Mountain Skiing & Snowboarding
- X-Country Skiing
- Sledding Hills
- Snowshoeing
- Tricks on Wheels
- Skateboarding Parks
- Rollerskating Rinks
- Other Play & Action
- Virtual Reality Experiences
- Drone/Plane Flying
ART & CULTURE
- Art
- Art Museums
- Special Exhibitions
- Public Art/Sculpture Parks
- Art Centers & Fairs
- History
- History Museums
- Historical Sites
- Mansions/Estates
- Lighthouses/Fire Towers
- Shows
- Theater
- Circus
- Puppet Shows
- Classic Performances
- Dance Performances
- Opera
- Ballet
- Broadway Shows
- See Something
- Cool Attractions
- City Sights
- Famous Landmarks
- Observation Decks
- Small Town Charm
- Scenic Drives / Leaf-Peeping Routes
- Other Destinations
- Off-Beat Museums
- Guided Tours
- Drive-In Movies
SHOPS & FOOD
- Cool Shops
- Toy Stores
- Book Stores
- Pet Stores
- Curiosiums/Funky Stores
- Comic Book Stores
- Record Stores
- Thrift Stores
- Food & Drink
- Tea Spots
- Ice Cream/Candy Shops
- Fun Eateries
- Food Carts/Trucks
- Unusual Bites
- Ethnic Food Destinations
- Fun For Grown-Ups, Too!
- Dine-In Movies
- Kid-Friendly Wineries
- Kid-Friendly Bars
- Kid-Friendly Breweries
HOLIDAY & SEASONAL
- Seasonal
- Winter
- Christmas Tree Farms
- Holiday Lights & Displays
- New Year’s Celebrations
- Sledding Hills
- Holiday Season Shows
- Other Winter Activities
- Spring
- Cherry Blossoms
- See Baby Animals
- Easter Egg Hunts
- Other Spring Activities
- Summer
- Ocean Beaches
- Best BBQ Spots
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- Other Summer Activities
- Fall
- U-Pick & Farms
- Halloween Haunts
- Scenic Drives / Leaf-Peeping Routes
- Thanksgiving Celebrations
- Other Fall Activities
- Holidays
- Christmas (December 25th)
- Chinese New Year (January 21st-February 20th, depending Chinese lunar calendar)
- Chanukah (Late November to late December currently)
- Rosh Hashana (In September or October currently)
- Yom Kippur (Tenth day after Rosh Hashana)
- Cinco De Mayo (May 5th)
- Diwali (Late October to early November)
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Second Monday in October)
- Mother’s Day (Various dates around the world, second Sunday of May in United States)
- Eid al-Fitr (Based on lunar calendar, May to September currently)
- Ramadan (Based on lunar calendar, March to April currently)
- Father’s Day (Various dates around the world, 3rd Sunday in June in US)
- Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November)
- Fourth of July (July 4th, clearly)
- New Year’s Eve & Day ( December 31st and January 1st)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January)
- Juneteenth (June 19th)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday of May)
- Dia de Muertos (November 1st and 2nd)
OVERNIGHT STAYS
COOL RIDES
- On Water
- Boat/Sailing Tours
- Ferry Rides
- Row/Pedal Boats
- Canoe/Kayaking/SUP
- River Tubing/Rafting
- Jet Ski Rentals
- Water Skiing/Wakeboarding
- On Wheels
- Go-Karts & Driving
- Mountain Biking Areas
- Motocross/ATV
- Bumper Cars
- Bike/Surrey Rentals
- Up In The Air
- Indoor Sky Diving
- Parasailing
- Hot Air Balloons
- Helicopter Rides
- Private Plane Rides
- Other Rides
- Snowmobiling
- Pedal Rail Cars
- Horseback Riding
ODDS & ENDS
REVIEWS BY AREA
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Bronx
- Staten Island
- Westchester
- Long Island
- Upstate NY
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Pennsylvania
Our LATEST FULL REVIEWS
Gilgo Beach- Long Island
The hidden jewel of Long Island, apparently a boogie boarding as well as shell collectors’ paradise. Expensive for non-residents, but worth the money…
AGE: All Ages COST: $40 (Per Car For Parking) DRIVE: 1 HR from NYC PUBLIC TRANSIT: Yes
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Coney Island Beach- Brooklyn
Coney Island Beach is a boardwalk, amusement park and a killer “crazy” vibe all rolled into one.
- AGE: All Ages
- COST: None
- DRIVE:
Jones Beach- Long Island
A long time favorite of NYC folk with miles of sand, plenty of parking and lots of amenities!
AGE: All Ages COST: $10-20 (Per Car For Parking) DRIVE: 1 HR from NYC PUBLIC TRANSIT: Yes
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Lake Tiorati Beach- Harriman State Park- Upstate NY
A small and cute beach in Harriman State Park with trails and camping near-by that you are bound to fall in love with…
AGE: All Ages COST: $6 (Per Car For Parking) DRIVE: 1 HR from NYC PUBLIC TRANSIT: No
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