A Guide to Fun For Families in the NYC Area with Kids with Special Needs
New York is brimming with kid-friendly events and activities that are fun for the whole family. We've compiled a list of things to do with children of all abilities, including kids with special needs, in the New York City area, including Manhattan, the boroughs, New York City suburbs like Westcheter and Rockland, Fairfield County, CT, and on Long Island. (read the story...)
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Kid-Friendly Museums in the NYC Area
UPDATED JANUARY 2013: A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester County, Rockland County, Long Island (Nassau County and Suffolk County), Fairfield County, CT, and beyond. Our museum guide features science exhibits, nature, transportation and technology innovation, and art exhibits; you'll find something for every member of your family. (read the story...)
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Family Outing: New York Hall of Science
Explore the intriguing world of science with games, sports and hands-on activities at New York Hall of Science. NYSCI also hosts World Maker Faire in September where hundreds of young inventors demonstrate their innovative creations. (read the story...)
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Kids Plus History Equals Serious Fun
Kids become history detectives at the New-York Historical Society's new interactive museum, the DiMenna Children's History Museum, discovering hundreds of years of American history through the eyes of children who came before them. With the right mix of education and innovation, "worth the trip" is an understatement. (read the story...)
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Family Travel: The Kid-Friendly Side of Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, is not only home to a myriad of kid-friendly museums and sites, but it also comes alive during October with free festivals, events, and special exhibits for the entire family. And with the city's tourism office running a "Bmore Happy" campaign to help you find the happiest places to explore in Baltimore, your trip has never been easier to plan. (read the story...)
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Family Day Trips and Destinations in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and PA
Indoors and out, from museums and parks to festivals and beaches, this list has something for everyone, all within easy traveling distance from the New York metro area. You'll find family attractions in New York state (including Long Island), New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. (read the story...)
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Children's Museums: Behind the Exhibits
Whether a child is interested in insects or dinosaurs, the goal of children’s museums is to encourage that natural curiosity and allow it to blossom. We spoke with exhibit developers at area children's museums to find out the formula that results in a perfect balance between learning and fun. (read the story...)
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Day Trips - Norwalk in Fairfield County
Today, Norwalk plays host to the history buffs, nature-lovers, and kids of all ages who love to explore, experience, and enjoy. Norwalk also boasts a hip and exciting downtown with unique and chic shops, and gourmet as well as kid-friendly, top-rated restaurants where world-renowned chefs work their culinary magic. (read the story...)
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