- 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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Offering exceptional views of the Lower Manhattan skyline is J. Owen Grundy Park. The family friendly park offers a waterfront promenade, picnic areas, gaming tables and historic lighting and architecture. The park also hosts many annual events including Summer Dancefest.
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Brooklyn Heights is a residential neighborhood that features brick Greek Revival and Gothic Revival houses as well as Italianate brownstones. The location is also the home of Saint Francis College.
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Bowling Green is a small public park that previously served as council ground for Native American tribes. This site was also famously the place where Manhattan was purchased by Peter Minuit in 1626.
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East Rutherford's Meadowlands Racetrack hosts a variety of horse races and harness races. The facility also hosts special events, including live music performances, and features a restaurant that caters gatherings and parties.
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Tucked behind an art storage warehouse lies Mana Contemporary. This inspiring space houses many galleries and artist studios where visitors can watch the artists at work. The center offers three tours a day on weekdays.
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With a mission to perpetuate the 'art of American entertainment', the Lowe's Jersey Theater offers classic films and live entertainment. They also feature a Theatre Pipe Organ that can mimic virtually any form of music from show tunes to jazz.
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A baseball and softball training facility, Lefty's Sports Academy features six baseball and softball batting cages with variable pitch speeds. The facility also has a 10,000 square foot turfed training area.
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The Brooklyn Academy of Music has operated as a multi-arts center for other 150 years, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy film, music, opera, and theater. The location also offers dance classes and talks from celebrities like Lena Dunham.
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Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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The New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the United States that is dedicated to urban public transportation history. In addition to exhibits, educational programs, and tours, there are a variety of family centered events at the site.
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A neighborhood park with areas for dogs, playgrounds, walking paths, and a number of other amenities, Van Vorst Park hosts a variety of community events, including Shakespeare in the Park and other performances.