Things to Do with Kids in Long Island City, NY

  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Long Island City, New York, including 638 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Indoor Extreme Sports to Hunters Point South Waterfront Park, the Long Island City area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Rock Climbing, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • A part of Queens, a borough of New York City, Long Island City is an arts oriented community with many art galleries and an array of cultural activities for residents and tourists to enjoy. This includes sculpture parks, a large library and fine arts museum. Although highly populated, Long Island City is also equipped with many outdoor parks and recreational spaces.
  • TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Long Island City, New York, including 638 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Indoor Extreme Sports to Hunters Point South Waterfront Park, the Long Island City area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Rock Climbing, Water Parks and Theaters.
  • A part of Queens, a borough of New York City, Long Island City is an arts oriented community with many art galleries and an array of cultural activities for residents and tourists to enjoy. This includes sculpture parks, a large library and fine arts museum. Although highly populated, Long Island City is also equipped with many outdoor parks and recreational spaces.
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Kavala Estiatorio 10-07 50th Avenue, Long Island City, NY MoreLess Info
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0.4 Miles
82% 4758 votes
Bus Tours PO Box 1592, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
The double-deckers from Big Taxi Bus Tours will take the visitors through the downtown and uptown New-York. Also, tours during the night are also available, across the Manhattan Bridge and into the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Some of the main attractions are the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial.
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Theaters 4402 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
A performance venue that hosts a wide variety of acts, The Secret Theatre contains several performance spaces of different sizes. Past shows have included operas, musicals, plays, dance performances, and films.
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91% 666 votes
Specialty Museums 3601 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
The American Museum of the Moving Image is the only institution in the United States that is exclusively focused on the technology, art, and history of television, movies, and video. Screenings of award-winning films are regularly shown at the museum as well.
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53% 197 votes
Movie Theaters 35-30 38th Street, Astoria, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Operated by the prestigious Regal Entertainment Group, UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 is a theater that shows the latest blockbuster titles. The movie theater features state of the art digital surround sound, comfortable seating and a full service snack bar. 
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67% 6 votes
Parks Vernon Blvd & 34th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
Rainey Park has several walkways, biking paths, basketball courts, and a soccer field. The park is also known for the unique views it gives of the East River and Roosevelt Island, which can be viewed from the benches.
1.6 Miles
44% 9 votes
Playgrounds 34-17 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2011, Kids Playhouse is a playground facility that was voted 'Best Indoor Playground' by the New York Magazine. The facility specializes in birthday party hosting, offering a variety of private party packages for guests to choose from.
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93% 7363 votes
Libraries 5th Ave and 42nd St, New York City, NY 10018 MoreLess Info
The New York Public Library holds a wide variety of books, periodicals, and movies for visitors to enjoy. This location also hosts a variety of events, including the 'Books at Noon' series and 'The Chef Says'.
1.8 Miles
60% 275 votes
Observation Decks 725 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10022 MoreLess Info
Trump Tower, named after famous businessman Donald Trump, features a variety of condominium and commercial spaces, including the flagship stores of Nike and Gucci. The location features a fine jewelry boutique, an ice cream parlor, a café, a grill, and a bar.
1.9 Miles
96% 42296 votes
Observation Decks 30 Rockefeller Center, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Opened in 1933, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck is situated at 853 feet above the street and offers a panoramic view of the city.
1.9 Miles
75% 213 votes
Flea Markets 27 N. 6th St. (btw. Kent Ave. + East River), Brooklyn, NY 11211 MoreLess Info
Vintage, antique, and handmade items are coupled with food vendors to compose the Brooklyn Flea Market – Williamsburg. The market is held year round, but it moves into an indoor area during the winter months.
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