Top 10 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).
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2. Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Permanent collections and changing exhibits.
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3. Prospect Park Zoo
Tunnel through a prairie dog town, master baboon language, leapfrog across lily pads.
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4. Prospect Park Carousel
This 1912 carousel with hand-carved animals was moved here from Coney Island in 1950.
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5. Lefferts Homestead Children’s House Museum
A rare 18th-century Dutch Colonial farmhouse shows early farm life.
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6. Puppetworks
Hand-carved marionettes are used to present children’s classics.
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7. Sheepshead Bay Fishing Boats
A fishing fleet takes passengers for day and evening excursions.
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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.
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9. Staten Island Zoo
The African Savannah at Twilight is a highlight. Other top sights include the Tropical Forest and Serpentarium.
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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).
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