Explore family days out

Search any address. We keep places you can reach in about an hour, then sort them for the ages you tick — with pet-friendly notes, reviews and website links.

Park & outdoorsUnder 10 min

Central Park

New York, New York, United States

The classic free New York family day. Pick a playground, a stretch of lawn and an ice cream, and you have beaten a mid-priced attraction. The zoo is optional and ticketed.

4.8Pet friendlyFree

0–45–89–1213–16

Zoo & aquarium25 min drive

Bronx Zoo

Bronx, New York, United States

Enormous, historic and full of world-class exhibits. Pay-what-you-wish days exist; check before you go. Combine with a picnic and you have a classic New York family day that is not Manhattan.

4.6Assistance dogs££

0–45–89–1213–16