DK Travel : New York : The Outer Boroughs : Family Adventures

The Outer Boroughs : Family Adventures

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1. New York Aquarium

Walk through a swamp and stay dry beneath a waterfall (see Coney Island/ New York Aquarium).
2. Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Permanent collections and changing exhibits.
3. Prospect Park Zoo

Tunnel through a prairie dog town, master baboon language, leapfrog across lily pads.
4. Prospect Park Carousel

This 1912 carousel with hand-carved animals was moved here from Coney Island in 1950.
5. Lefferts Homestead Children’s House Museum

A rare 18th-century Dutch Colonial farmhouse shows early farm life.
6. Puppetworks

Hand-carved marionettes are used to present children’s classics.
7. Sheepshead Bay Fishing Boats

A fishing fleet takes passengers for day and evening excursions.
8. Staten Island Children’s Museum

A 6-ft (2-m) kinetic porpoise welcomes you to this interactive playground exploring water, insects, and visual and performing arts.
9. Staten Island Zoo

The African Savannah at Twilight is a highlight. Other top sights include the Tropical Forest and Serpentarium.
10. Staten Island Ferry

A free ride with fabulous views of Manhattan. St. George Terminal buses go to Staten Island’s sights (see Staten Island Ferry Ride).