Best New York attractions for children - Ranked by Howard Hillman

Best 5
New York attractions
for children

must-see rankings

Top 10
New York attractions
for children

Lion King (see photo)

The acclaimed Walt Disney movie transforms itself in splendid stage production that pleases both child and parent. This Broadway show won the esteemed Tony Award for the best musical of the year.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Families line the streets as marching bands and gigantic floating cartoon-character balloons parade down the street.

FAO Schwarz toy store

Youngsters are in paradise in this large, celebrated toy emporium bursting with upscale toys and eye-popping displays.

American Museum of Natural History

This renowned museum has many exhibits and activities that excite children. This includes the family-oriented Discovery Room that spurs a child's imagination.

Bronx Zoo Dinosaur Safari

Your kids will see moving, roaring, lifesized prehistoric dinosaur replicas upclose. They seem almost realistic.

Runners-up

Brooklyn Children's Museum
Central Park carriage ride
Central Park Zoo
Children's Museum Manhattan
Dylan's Candy Bar
Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building observatory
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
New York Hall of Science
Roosevelt Island Tramway
Times Square at night
Top of the Rock observatory
Toys "R" Us Fifth Avenue
World of Disney Store