Family Things to Do & Attractions in Long Island City NY -- Kid Friendly Fun!

The Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach

RELEVANCY:

84%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

12+ reviews

Yelp

4

12+ reviews

LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York (4.4 miles from Long Island City)

We took our wedding photos here with our bridal party. It is really a gorgeous park... more on Yelp

Absolutely gorgeous.... more on Yelp

Got feedback?

Metropolitan Museum of Art

RELEVANCY:

83%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

125+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

125+ reviews

LOCATION: New York, New York (2.5 miles from Long Island City)

I absolutely LOVE this place. Could spend days here. My favorite was the Degas section...especi... more on Yelp

This is a wonderful place to get away from the city's hustle and just enjoy a stroll at... more on Tripadvisor

Found a bug?

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

RELEVANCY:

82%

FAMILY VACATION

guided tours

LOCATION: New York, New York (2.8 miles from Long Island City)

This museum was certainly worth the visit. I went with my extended family, including 3 young boys, each over 5 years... more on Tripadvisor

This is definitely worth the cost. It gave me a good sense of the city's history and better understanding of US's culture(s). You can only view the Museum on a tour. They run about 3 or 4 different tours. If you're on a tight... more on Tripadvisor

Is something missing?

Astoria Park Pool

RELEVANCY:

80%

FAMILY VACATION

When I was there they crowded LOTS of people into one pool (could hardly move!),... more on Go City Kids

I think that it is a very nice place but it is overcrowded, and you have... more on Go City Kids

Does this item belong in these results?

New York City Fire Museum

RELEVANCY:

82%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

3+ reviews

Yelp	5	2+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel	5	1+ reviews

LOCATION: New York, New York (3.3 miles from Long Island City)

Finally visited this museum set in an old firehouse in Spring Street.It's full of old trucks, equipment, and photo's on three levels.Worth... more on Tripadvisor

We, from Denmark , went to the museum last week. First we visited... more on Yahoo

Have a suggestion?

Central Park Zoo

RELEVANCY:

81%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

4.0

36+ reviews

Yelp	4	33+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel	4	3+ reviews

LOCATION: New York, New York (2.0 miles from Long Island City)

A beautiful day like today should be spent outdoors... so J... more on Yelp

This place was wonderful. You totally forget that you are in the middle of New York... more on Yahoo

Tell us what you think.

Museum of Modern Art

RELEVANCY:

81%

FAMILY VACATION

LOCATION: New York, New York (1.8 miles from Long Island City)

Been looking forward to seeing the Art in Moma but i only lasted 30 minutes and i just had to go. Just really hated the whole place and its a shame really. They have spent a lot of money on the building but... more on Tripadvisor

Just wonderful. This is a world treasure. Makes... more on Tripadvisor

I love this! Here's why.

American Folk Art Museum

RELEVANCY:

81%

FAMILY VACATION

LOCATION: New York, New York (1.9 miles from Long Island City)

I think three stars maybe a little bit harsh but I just wasn't blown away by this... more on Yelp

This is a wonderful museum specializing in the full scope of American folk art. Located next door to MOMA, it also offers a terrific architectural experience; the building was voted "Best New Building in the World" in 2001. Incorporating... more on Tripadvisor

How can we improve?