- Our list of the best things to do in New York City, New York, features the top 779 nearby activities — including 268 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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5.2 Miles
91%
666 votes
3601 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
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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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A 60-lane bowling facility, Hudson Bayonne Lanes offers both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center has a full service bar and grill, arcade game machines and a private event room.
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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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65%
196 votes
32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11106
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The only area in metropolitan New York where artists can exhibit large scale sculptures or installations, the Socrates Sculpture Park is also the place where live performances are held, and various public events are organized. In there are also gardens which can be visited.
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With the help of 32 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, Field Station: Dinosaurs brings these ancient animals to life. In addition to the animatronic creatures, visitors are able to view a 3-D show, meet a 15-foot puppet of a T-Rex, and interact with the roaming dinosaur wranglers in the park.
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Laurel Hill Park contains two softball fields and a baseball / soccer turf field for those who wish to play in a team sporting event. The park's picnic tables and gazebo also make it a suitable place for a family or group outing.
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The Kerasotes ShowPlace 14 is a fourteen-theater cinema multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies. The theater features luxury amenities, including leather reclining seats, and has all digital video and sound.
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Filled with memorabilia, National Basketball Association offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of the organization, as well as some of the teams and legendary players that made the sport. It has halls of jerseys, basketballs, and more.
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The main attraction of Harborview Park is a sculpture titled 'To The Struggle Against World Terrorism.' Constructed after the 2001 terrorist attacks, the 100-foot-high structure features a hanging 40-foot tear bell.
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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.