New York Family Adventures

New York is great for families. There’s so much to do. From the New York Hall of Science to Coney Island’s Astroland Amusement Park, your family won’t have a problem being entertained. While there are many family adventure choices in New York, here are a few that you’re sure to enjoy.

Coney Island’s Astroland Amusement Park

This first thing you need to know about this great place is that it’s only open at certain times during the year. Between March and the beginning of June, Astroland is open on the weekends only. However, from mid-June to the beginning of September, it’s open daily.

Astroland is home to the world-famous Cyclone, a wood-tracked rollercoaster that was built in 1927. Over the years it’s gotten faster and today it’s quite the thrill ride. The Cyclone has six 180-degree turns, 12 drops, 27 elevation changes, and zooms at 60mph. The ride lasts almost two minutes.

If you have little ones, fear not, Astroland has stuff for them too. The Tea Cups are a popular ride. And there’s the Carousel, Dune Buggy Jump, Popeye Boats, Fire Engines, Super Swing, Froghopper and much more.

Astroland also features great food and games of skill. It’s a darn good time for the whole family.

Queens Wildlife Center

Teach your kids while entertaining them by visiting the Queens Wildlife Center. This zoo offers much more. Rather than just seeing animals in cages, your family will get to see animals in their natural habitats. Talk about a great learning opportunity!

The Queens Wildlife Center has tons of animals too—bobcats, bison, mountain lions, coyotes, black bears, elk, sea lions, ducks, goats, rabbits and more.

It’s open 365 days a year. Hours are 10am – 4:30pm during the fall and winter and 10am – 5pm (or 5:30pm) during spring and summer. Admission is a steal too—adults are $6, children (3-12) $2, seniors (65+) $2.25 and children under 3 are free.

New York Hall of Science

Here’s another great way to let your kids have fun while learning. The New York Hall of Science is a hands-on museum that your kids will love. It has over 400 interactive exhibits, so boredom is not an option.

Here’s an interesting twist. You can send your kids on “Merlin’s Dragon Quest” where they will use reason, logic and science to complete their mission—to battle dragons. When successful, they will be all smiles when receiving their official Certified Dragon Hunter badge.

The New York Hall of Science is a good time for all. Admission is moderately priced—$11 for adults, $8 for kids and seniors. There’s also the Science Playground, which is $4 per person.

The Hamptons
Located on the North and South Fork of Long Island the area known as the Hamptons is one of the most popular vacation spots in New York. The Hamptons has a deep rich history that goes back to the 1600s. Like many other New England colonies it was originally farmland, over the years it port of trade, Revolutionary War staging point, refuge for artists and poets, and favorite vacation spot. There are even legends the infamous pirate Captain Kidd visited its shores and left buried treasure still waiting to be found.

If you are planning on traveling to New York this summer, make sure you spend some time in the city, as well as soaking up the sun in a Hamptons Beach Rental Property by Elliman.