- TripBuzz found 614 things to do with kids in or near Mount Vernon, New York, including 608 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn.
- From Wilson's Waves to Sports Underdome Inc, the Mount Vernon area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Water Parks, History Museums, Historic Sites and Basketball.
- Host of the annual Festival of African Cultures, the city of Mount Vernon invites visitors to enjoy live Jazz, drum battles of paint performances each year while dining on authentic African cuisine. Other points of interest include its many churches, many of which are national historic landmarks, as well as the local eateries and shops found throughout the city's popular downtown district.
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The bowling alley, Homefield Bowl Inc, is a family friendly facility that features a fully stocked pro shop, competitive bowling leagues, and a snack bar and lounge. The facility is available for camps and birthday parties.
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Consisting of natural woodlands preserved in an urban area, Riverdale Park features shady and scenic routes for hikers, joggers and dog walkers. Visitors can see 27 species of birds within the 50 forested acres.
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Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
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The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is the cottage in which famous poet Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life. Those visiting the cottage can expect a video presentation and a guided tour.
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Covering 2,772 acres, the Pelham Bay Park is the largest public park in the state. It has forests, meadows, and other types of habitats, making it ideal for hiking and wildlife watching. Among the amenities can be remembered the playgrounds, the sport fields and courts, and the picnic areas.
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Dazzling the garden-loving public since 1912, Untermyer Gardens, consist of 43-acres of Persian-style gardens overlooking the Hudson River. Visitors can stroll the manicured pathways to view the fountains, sculptures, and flowing streams.
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Established in 1902, Poe Park is a recreational park that is dedicated to the American Poet Edgar Allen Poe. The park is home to the Poe Cottage, where Poe wrote ‘The Bells’, ‘Eureka’, and ‘Annabel Lee’.
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Yankees Stadium, often prefaced with a 'New', is the home of the legendary New York Yankees baseball team. The stadium was designed to be as similar as possible to the old home of this storied club.
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Featuring a tranquil walled garden area, Untermyer Park is a large green space geared toward quiet repose. Wildlife sightings are frequent, and butterflies are particularly abundant among the gardens. The park also offers hiking trails and scenic overlooks.
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Featuring wooden lanes, Van Nest Lanes offers visitors the opportunity to participate in recreational or league bowling. The bowling alley has been used as a filming location for movies like Men In Black 3.