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Interesting Places To Visit With Your Child

Interesting Places To Visit With Your Child. Before Your Visit. Research where you are going. Plan exhibits/sites you and your child would like to visit. Talk with other parents/friends who have visited the sites/place before. Call and speak to people who work there.

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Interesting Places To Visit With Your Child

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  1. Interesting Places To Visit With Your Child

  2. Before Your Visit • Research where you are going. • Plan exhibits/sites you and your child would like to visit. • Talk with other parents/friends who have visited the sites/place before. • Call and speak to people who work there

  3. THOMAS PAINE COTTAGE20 Sicard Ave., New Rochelle914-633-1776 Given to Thomas Paine in 1784 for fighting to free the country from Britain’s rule. Inside you’ll find Paine’s chair and a cast-iron stove used by Benjamin Franklin. Permanent and temporary displays Late 18th century and early century décor.

  4. Muscoot FarmRoute 100, Somers(914) 864-7282 • Interpretation of a 1900 farm • Explore a milk house, an icehouse, a blacksmith shop, a dairy barn and seven miles of hiking trails. • Hayrides by reservation • Owl Prowl – Nov. 15 • Oragami Workshop – Nov. 30

  5. Van Cortlandt ManorS. Riverside AveCroton-On-Hudson(914) 631-1123 • Tour guides dressed in clothing from the Colonial and Federal eras. • Try blacksmithing, brick making, spinning and weaving • See gardens filled with flowers, vegetables and herbs common in the 18th century.

  6. Jay Heritage Center210 Boston Post Rd.Rye, N.Y.(914) 698-9275 • Participate in programs about architecture, landscaping and the life of John Jay, the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

  7. Philipsburg ManorRoute 9, Sleepy Hollow(914) 631-8200 • A 50,000 acre farm land • Learn about this 18th century landmark and the enslaved Africans who operated the complex. learn about foods from the Revolutionary time period.

  8. The Yorktown Museum1974 Commerce St.,Yorktown Heights(914) 962-2970 • View five re-created period rooms depicting the period from 1750-1850 • View exhibits about the lives of the Mohegan Indians, doll houses representing a variety of architectural styles and clothing of past centuries. • The farm room displays antique tools and equipment.

  9. Neuberger Museum Of Art735 Anderson hill Rd., Purchase (914) 251-6100 • On view are paintings, sculpture, drawings, photographs, prints and other works of art. • Westchester’s only African art collection.

  10. Hudson River Museum511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers(914) 963-4550 • Hudson Riverama exhibit explores the past environment of the Hudson River and the efforts to help it thrive. • Explore the night sky at the museum’s planetarium

  11. Tarrytown Music Hall13Main St., Tarrytown(914) 631-3390 • Musicals • Theatrical and dance performances • Concerts, cultural events and classic films -- Children under 10 are free.

  12. Westchester Broadway Theatre1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY(914) 592-2222 • Enjoy Broadway shows and other entertainment and have dinner too.

  13. Westchester County Center198 Central Ave., White Plains(914) 995-4050 • Sporting events, trade shows • Broadway musicals • Concerts • Family shows (Hannaford Circus, Sesame Street Live) • Indoor Farmer's MarketSelect Sundays • The Nutcracker

  14. The Maritime Aquarium10 N. Water StreetNorwalk, Conn.(203) 852-0700 • Feel crabs and sea stars in the touch tanks. • Experience seals, sea turtles, sharks and much more. • IMAX movie.

  15. Greenburgh Nature Center99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale(914) 723-3470 • A 33 acre woodland preserve • Enjoy trails, ponds, gardens, and orchard and a maple sugaring site • Greenhouse • Live animal museum

  16. The Performing Arts CenterPurchase College, Purchase(914) 251-6200 • Concerts, dance productions, live theatre

  17. The Bronx Zoo • Indoor ExhibitsAquatic BirdsCarter Giraffe BuildingJungle WorldMonkey HouseMouse HouseWorld of BirdsWorld of DarknessWorld of ReptilesOutdoor ExhibitsAfrican PlainsAstor CourtBaboon ReserveBig BearsBirds of PreyBison RangeButterfly GardenChildren's ZooCongo Gorilla ForestHimalayan HighlandsRussell B. Aitken Sea Bird ColonySea Lion PoolTiger Mountain

  18. White Plains Public LibraryMartine Ave., White Plains(914) 422-1480 • Check out the new children's library, The Trove • Play computer games; do research • Take out a video • Special events • Homework Help

  19. During Your Visit • Talk about what you are doing/seeing etc. • Get feedback from your child. • Sketch things of interest in your trip log. • Take lots of photographs. • Video tape interesting exhibits, etc.

  20. After Your Visit • Write about the trip in your journal. • Create a Photo Story or a book. • Illustrate your favorite part of the trip. • Plan to revisit soon and bring a friend along.

  21. Have Fun! Go Plan Your Trip!

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