Activities for Kids

Ready, Set, Go! 7 Must-See Spots for Car, Truck & Vehicle Loving Kids

Does your kid love cars, trucks and anything that go, go, goes? Find out where you can get behind the wheel of a race car, climb aboard an ambulance, operate a digger and more.

By Ashly Grzyb March 25, 2014

Even in our pedestrian city, kids love getting their hands on big chunky vehicles of all shapes and sizes. If your tot was hailing taxis before his second birthday, you may want to add these seven places to your to-do list. You’ll discover the city’s collection of fire trucks, submarines, helicopters, excavators and other mind-blowing vehicles.

All Aboard a 100 Year Old Subway Car

The subway ain't what it used to be - discover the MTA's collection of life-size vintage subway cars at the New York Transit Museum. Enter the museum into an underground 1936 subway station and mingle in and out of old-fashioned subway cars, trolleys and buses. Be sure to take a look at their online calendar of family and kids programs such as design a subway car, discover subway art, build a MTA "green" building, or stitch a quilt representing subway tiles. Here's your chance to keep travelers of all ages busy on the subway.

Location: New York Transit Museum, Boerum Pl. and Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn Heights

Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and major holidays

Admission: Adults $7; Children 2-17 years $5; Senior Citizens (62+) $5 - Free Wednesdays*

Photo courtesy of Erna B. via Yelp

Where does your little mechanic like to explore vehicles?

–Ashly Grzyb