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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Take in views of the Manhattan skyline separated by a 112 ft. retractable glass wall while dining on Asian fusion cuisine
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92% 121 votes
Theaters New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Barrymore Theater is a 1,028-seat Broadway theatre that first opened in 1928. The location, named after actress Ethel Barrymore, has hosted performances of The Glass Menagerie and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
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91% 302 votes
Theaters 1681 BROADWAY, New York City, NY 21223 MoreLess Info
The Broadway Theater, located in midtown Manhattan, has a seating capacity of 1,761. The location, originally a venue for vaudeville shows and motion pictures, has hosted performances of Cinderella, Shrek the Musical, and Bombay Dreams.
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91% 504 votes
Theaters 881 7th Ave., New York City, NY 10019 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Carnegie Hall will have the opportunity to attend orchestra, new music, and jazz performances. The location also features a digital library, workshops, and master classes taught by practicing performers like Abdullah Ibrahim.
2.2 Miles
66% 1887 votes
Zoos 830 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10021 MoreLess Info
The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo that features mammals such as sea lions and red pandas. The site, which also contains Gentoo penguins, also features a 4-D theater and the Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit.
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84% 434 votes
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Food Shops 200 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10010 MoreLess Info
At Eataly, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of Italian goods like pasta, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, and tomatoes. The location also offers courses for those interested in improving their cooking skills.
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82% 107 votes
Theaters 230 West 49th Street, New York City, NY 10019 MoreLess Info
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, opened in 1925, is a Broadway theatre that has hosted performances ranging from Grease and Death of a Salesman to California Suite and Annie. The location is small, with visitors entering straight into the theatre without passing through a lobby.
2.2 Miles
79% 52 votes
Theaters 240 West 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
The Helen Hayes Theatre, originally called the Little Theatre, is a 597-seat Broadway theatre. The location, opened in 1912, has hosted numerous performances, including Rock of Ages, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, and Charlie and Algernon.
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92% 79 votes
Theaters 220 West 48th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
The Longacre Theatre, which opened in 1913, has been the most of Broadway productions like Of Mice and Men and You Can't Take It With You. The location also features a bar where guests can purchase snacks and drinks.
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84% 87 votes
Theaters 205 West 46th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, which opened in 1910, has been the host of several notable productions, including Titanic and The Little Mermaid. The location also features a bar and a cloakroom.
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78% 4932 votes
Specialty Museums 234 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
Madame Tussauds New York features over 200 wax celebrities for visitors to view. Not only are guests able to view wax imitations of public figures like the President of the United States, but they're also able to see figures of fictional characters like ET and Marvel Comics superheroes.
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