- Our list of the best things to do in Mount Vernon, New York, features the top 756 nearby activities — including 267 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mount Vernon, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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The only hands-on science and technology center in the state, the New York Hall of Science has more than 450 exhibits which acquaint the children with domains such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Some of the permanent exhibitions are the Science Playground and the Rocket Park Mini Golf.
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Queens Museum
New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
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The Queens Museum is a museum that presents art exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences to the public. The museum is best known for its Panorama of the City of New York, a miniature 3-D representation of New York City.
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Westchester Riverwalk is a multi-faceted pathway that parallels the Hudson River. There is a jogging path and playground for kids with a play area that's mists out water. There are also tables in the shade for picnicking.
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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.
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Flushing Meadow Park, 111th St & 55th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
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With age appropriate rides for young children, Fantasy Forest offers visitors attractions like a carousel, miniature roller coaster, and cart train rides. The park hosts entertainment events like clown and magician shows.
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79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Over 32 million artifacts are housed in 27 interconnected buildings at the American Museum of Natural History making it one of the largest museums in the world. Some of the more prominent permanent exhibits include Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
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Montmarte sells a variety of apparel items, including denim, dresses, jackets, leggings, pants, shorts, and skirts. This location, which also sells shoes and jewelry, features the following designers: Echo, La Mer, Michael Stars, and Theory.
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The breathtaking views at Byram Park make it an exceptional location for an afternoon picnic or morning stroll. The lush plant life and colorful gardens surround a children's playground, small beach area and tennis courts.
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Queens Theatre
14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
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Queens Theatre resides in a structure originally built for the 1964 World's Fair. With three performance areas, the theatre accommodates a large variety of productions and events. Guests appreciate the quality performances, parking, and cleanliness.
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A Revolutionary War historical site, Patriots Park was the location where Patriot militiamen apprehended British Army Officer Major John Andre. The park features of a monument to the event as well as walking trails, picnic areas and basketball courts.