If you want to get some exercise , water sports are available close by the Jamestown visitor ’ s area at the Jamestown City County Marina . Rent a canoe , kayak or bike and explore . Also in Jamestown , the free ferry ride from Jamestown to Surry is a chance to see birds and some beautiful scenery .
While in Williamsburg , Busch Gardens offers beautiful landscaping , an array of animals , Sesame Street characters and rides for all ages . An array of dining options is available on site , along with shopping and a painting pottery studio . Their sister park , Water Country , provides a full day of fun in the sun . Water slides , a wave pool and a lazy river , as well as multiple splash pads , give an experience for all .
If you are looking for lodging and an adventure together , Great Wolf Lodge has an indoor water park , laser tag , build a bear on-site and an arcade . It is located within an easy drive of Busch Gardens and the Colonial area . While in Williamsburg , don ’ t overlook local favorites like Go Ape ziplining park and Go-Karts Plus .
The One World Observatory , on the site of the World Trade Center , is the tallest building in the United States , and it has the fastest elevators in the world . It has a 14 ft wide glass disc made of high-definition screens projecting a video of the streets 100 stories below using real-time footage .
A free attraction that has great learning potential is riding the State Island Ferry , which takes you to and from Staten Island via Manhattan . It provides a great view of the Statue of Liberty from the harbor and only takes 25 minutes each way . And did I mention that it is free ?
Take time to visit an important national monument , the Statue of Liberty . You can get there via a ferry ride from Battery Park , and there are audio tours available .
If you want to get the bustling New York feel , make your way to Times Square , where you will enjoy giant digital billboards , flagship retail stores and all kinds of street entertainment .
New York City
New York City can provide any kind of experience you want . From rolling parks to the bustle and crowds of Times Square , it has it all . We are proud to give you some of the uniquely New York experiences that you can enjoy with your family .
The Empire State Building offers self-guided tours highlighting the construction history and the building ’ s appearances in media ( King Kong , anyone ?). It also provides a fantastic view of New York City from above .
For museum lovers , Madame Tussauds Wax Museum , the American Museum of Natural History , Children ’ s Museum of Arts , the Museum of Ice Cream ( Yes , there are samples !) and the National Museum of Mathematics all have interactive experiences that will thrill kids of all ages .
For animal lovers , the Bronx zoo is a must-see . The Chelsea Pier Sports and Entertainment Complex has swimming , billiards , a bowling alley , a year-round skating rink and more . The Brooklyn Bridge Park houses a vintage carousel , playgrounds and food and beverage options . Central Park boasts a zoo , boat rental , carnivals , skating in the winter and some great street musicians .
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