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40 Things to Do in Coney Island and Brighton Beach with Kids
Get to know Coney Island and its neighbor a bit better this summer.
Grab a dog at Nathan's Famous for a kid-friendly meal on your next trip to Coney Island.
13 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Coney Island and Brighton Beach
Whether you're looking for ethnic favorites or old-fashioned boardwalk fare, find it here.
Visit the rides along the Coney Island boardwalk. Photo by Julienne Schaer for NYCgo
Best Things to Do in Coney Island With Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, Mermaids
There's always something to do on Coney Island in the summer.
Photos of NYC's New Carousel: The B&B Carousell in Coney Island
From a kid's point of view, most merry-go-rounds are created equal. There are horses (or other...
New York Aquarium: Plan a Fun-Filled Visit & Celebrate World Oceans Day
My two boys absolutely love going to an aquarium (they’ve been obsessed with fish since...
My Awesome Day: Batter Up! Checking out a Brooklyn Cyclones game on Coney Island
We've asked our readers to share their awesome outings with us this summer. We'll be posting the...

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A ride on Lynn's Trapeze puts a smile on the face of visitors young and old.
Luna Park Guide: New Rides and Tips for Visiting Coney Island with Kids
A visit to this seaside amusement park is a summer must.
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Coney Island's shores are easy to get to, and action packed from the rides to the waves. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks
Best NYC Beaches by Ferry or Train
Hop on the subway, bus, or ferry to hit 14 miles of city-owned beaches.
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has 75 animal exhibits and is home to more than 7,000 animals. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
Best Aquariums to Visit from the NYC Metro Area with Kids
Go under the sea on a day trip to one of these local aquariums.
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The compact, mild Le Carrousel in Bryant Park is ideal for preschoolers. Photo courtesy of Bryant Park
Best Carousels in NYC: 13 Merry-Go-Rounds City Kids Love
Take a spin on one of these carousels located in the five boroughs.
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Bring your sleeping bag and join the New York Aquarium after hours to explore the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit in Sharks After Dark. Photo by Julie Larsen Maher.
Museum Sleepovers in NYC
A sleepover with the sharks—or with the airplanes, or the sea lions—is the ultimate only-in-NYC...
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The Queens Zoo offers zoo summer camps for kids ranging in age from 18 months up to 13 years covering a variety of wild themes. Photo courtesy of WCS
Best Zoo and Museum Summer Camps in NYC
These culture-filled spots all offer incredible summer camps, too.
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