Family-Friendly 5-Day Itinerary in Brooklyn

  1. Day 1: Brooklyn Children's Museum
    30 minutes (4.1 miles) from JFK Airport

    Explore the extensive collection of interactive exhibits, workshops and family programming that connect children and families to plants, animals, and the world!

  2. Day 2: Prospect Park
    20 minutes (5.5 miles) from Brooklyn Children's Museum

    Discover the park's attractions including the Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum, and the LeFrak Center at Lakeside which offers roller-skating.

  3. Day 3: Coney Island
    30 minutes (6.7 miles) from Prospect Park

    Experience the iconic amusement park, beach, and boardwalk where your family can ride on the towering roller coasters, catch the sideshow performances, or relax on the beach.

  4. Day 4: New York Aquarium
    30 minutes (9.5 miles) from Coney Island

    View the sprawling exhibit habitats that feature animals found along the subtropical and temperate coasts, from sea turtles to sea lions, and sea otters.

  5. Day 5: Dumbo
    30 minutes (8.5 miles) from the New York Aquarium

    Shop, eat, and enjoy a pleasant walk across the Brooklyn bridge within the neighborhood's waterfront parks; enjoy the cool graffiti and eye-catching art installations.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Brooklyn Children's Museum (2-3 hours, $11)
  • Prospect Park (3-4 hours, free)
  • Coney Island (4-5 hours, $25 for the Ride Pass)
  • New York Aquarium (2-3 hours, $29.95)
  • Dumbo (2-3 hours, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $65.95 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Brooklyn Public Library's Central Branch, The Bushwick Collective, and the Industry City for shopping, eating, and events.

For those with less time, consider skipping the Brooklyn Children's Museum and visiting other free parks and playgrounds in Brooklyn such as McCarren Park or Domino Park.

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