Family Adventures
New York Aquarium Walk through a swamp; stay dry beneath a waterfall . Surf Ave and West 8th St, Brooklyn Subway (F, Q) W 8th St Open
Apr–May, Sep–Oct: 10am–5pm Mon–Fri (5:30pm Sat, Sun & hols);
Jun–Aug: 10am–6pm Mon–Fri (7pm Sat, Sun & hols); Nov–Mar:
10am–4:30pm daily Admission charge
New York Aquarium
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Permanent collections and changing exhibits. 145 Brooklyn Ave at St. Marks Pl, Brooklyn Subway (3) Kingston Open noon–5pm Wed–Fri, 10am–5pm Sat & Sun; Jul–Aug: noon–6pm Tue–Thu, noon–6:30pm Fri Admission charge
Prospect Park Zoo Tunnel through a prairie dog town, master baboon language, leapfrog across lily pads. 450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn Subway Prospect Park Open 10am–4:30pm daily; Apr–Oct: 10am–5pm Mon–Fri, 10am–5:30pm Sat, Sun & hols Admission charge
Prospect Park Carousel This 1912 carousel with hand-carved animals was moved here from Coney Island in 1950. Prospect Park, Brooklyn Subway (B, Q) Prospect Park Open Apr–Oct: noon–5pm Sat, Sun, hols (6pm Jul–Aug) Rides $1.50
Lefferts Homestead Children’s House Museum A rare 18th-century Dutch Colonial farmhouse shows early farm life. Puppetworks Hand-carved marionettes are used to present children’s classics. 338 6th Ave at 4th St, Brooklyn Subway (F) 7th Ave (Brooklyn) Performances 12:30pm, 2:30pm Sat & Sun Admission charge, reservations required.
Sheepshead Bay Fishing Boats A fishing fleet takes passengers for day and evening trips. Eamons Ave, Brooklyn Subway (B, Q) to Sheepshead Bay Boats leave 6:30–9am, 1pm, & 7pm, or can be chartered Charge
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. Staten Island Zoo The African Savannah at Twilight is a highlight. Other top sights include the Tropical Forest and Serpentarium. Staten Island Ferry A free ride with fabulous views of Manhattan. St. George Terminal buses go to Staten Island’s sights. Bus to St. George Terminal, Staten Island Boats every 15 mins–1 hr, 24 hours daily from Whitehall and South Sts Free
Staten Island Ferry
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