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Families

Discover a range of activities designed for families visiting New York City. From interactive museums to exciting parks and kid-friendly tours, find something enjoyable for every member of your family.

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9/11 Museum Workshop Tour, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

9/11 Museum Workshop Tour

  • New York, United States

Discover 100 Images & Artifacts from the 9/11 recovery dig

4.8(4 reviews)
From
$29.5
American Dream - DreamWorks Water Park, East Rutherford, United States, NYC Pass.

American Dream - DreamWorks Water Park

  • East Rutherford, United States

Year-round water park fun just 5 minutes from New York City

4.7(44 reviews)
From
$69
American Dream - TiLT Museum, East Rutherford, United States, NYC Pass.

American Dream - TiLT Museum

  • East Rutherford, United States

Tilt your point of view in an immersive, artistic experience

5(2 reviews)
From
$15.99
Recommended
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

Visit one of the world’s greatest and largest natural history museums

4.5(1,654 reviews)
From
$37
Recommended
Bronx Zoo: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Bronx Zoo: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

See the largest urban zoo in America, home to 600 species from around the world!

4.6(866 reviews)
From
$43.95
Bronx Zoo: Holiday Lights Tickets, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Bronx Zoo: Holiday Lights Tickets

  • New York, United States

Wonder at the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights this Christmas

4.4(14 reviews)
From
$41.95
Central Park Bundle + SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Central Park Bundle + SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

  • New York, United States

Visit One Vanderbilt, American Museum of Natural History & Central Park Zoo

4.5(31 reviews)

From$119.83

$100
Recommended
Central Park Zoo: Total Experience, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Central Park Zoo: Total Experience

  • New York, United States

Have a wild time in the heart of New York City

4.4(605 reviews)
From
$22.95
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey: Entry Ticket, East Rutherford, United States, NYC Pass.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey: Entry Ticket

  • East Rutherford, United States

Inspire the imaginations of your little builders

4(10 reviews)
From
$36.24
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester: Entry Ticket, Yonkers, United States, NYC Pass.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester: Entry Ticket

  • Yonkers, United States

Perfect for a day laughs, imagination, and creative family-fun activities

4.3(6 reviews)
From
$27.21
Recommended
New York Aquarium: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York Aquarium: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

Dive in and explore the incredible diversity of the world’s oceans!

4.5(640 reviews)
From
$29.95
New York Historical Society: Entry Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York Historical Society: Entry Ticket

  • New York, United States

The best of American history and art in one spot

4.5(30 reviews)
From
$24
Recommended
New York: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

  • New York, United States
  • 5 hours

Get up close to Lady Liberty on a fun ferry tour with a guide or audio guide

4.2(144 reviews)

From$59.99

$53.99
Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park at American Dream, East Rutherford, United States, NYC Pass.

Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park at American Dream

  • East Rutherford, United States

Play with your Nickelodeon favorites in an action-packed universe

4.8(22 reviews)
From
$62.91
SEA LIFE American Dream: General Admission, East Rutherford, United States, NYC Pass.

SEA LIFE American Dream: General Admission

  • East Rutherford, United States

Discover an underwater world at SEA LIFE New Jersey, open from the end of April

3.7(36 reviews)
From
$37.31
SeaQuest Woodbridge: Entry Ticket, Woodbridge, United States, NYC Pass.

SeaQuest Woodbridge: Entry Ticket

  • Woodbridge, United States

Enjoy some truly 'touching' wildlife experiences in New Jersey

4.7(65 reviews)
From
$27.99
Six Flags New England: One-Day Ticket, Agawam, United States, NYC Pass.

Six Flags New England: One-Day Ticket

  • Agawam, United States

Looking for pulse-pounding thrills in Massachusetts?

2.3(3 reviews)
From
$45
Splish Splash Water Park Ticket, Calverton, United States, NYC Pass.

Splish Splash Water Park Ticket

  • Calverton, United States

Enjoy 96 acres of wave pools, water slides, lazy river rides and more!

4.5(80 reviews)

From$69.99

$39.99
Recommended
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ticket: Ferry from Battery Park, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ticket: Ferry from Battery Park

  • New York, United States
  • 6 hours

Hop aboard a boat and walk around America's symbol of freedom

4.6(2,176 reviews)
From
$30.5

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Couples

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First-Time Visitors

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