The most wonderful family- friendly weekend getaway in New York is Astroland Amusement Park.
This largest Amusement Park in New York city located on Coney Island is known for its wild roller coaster ride called “The Cyclone.” which is a New York City Landmark as well as National Historic Landmark. The Cyclone has been proclaimed the greatest roller coaster by the broad spectrum of media institutions and roller coaster aficionados.

Besides the exciting ride of The Cyclone, there are dozens of thrilling rides available in the park for visitors such as - power surge, top spin, thrill ride, water flume, pirate ship, scrambler, bumper cars, dante’s inferno, break dancer, astrotower, tilt-a-whirl, all these rides are for adults and for younger children - Pirate Jet, Tea Cups, Froghopper, Motorcycle Jump, Super Swing, Himalayas Fire engine and many more. Apart from having lots of fun and excitement, you can also have entertainment coming in variety of forms like there are many events and activities being held in Astroland Amusement Park.The park certainly has something for everyone, which makes it one the most popular New York weekend getaway. There are many restaurants ad hotels inside and around the park for visitors.

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Observation Deck of Niagara Falls (courtesy:www.exploringmonkey.com)

The most popular tourist destinations in New York is Niagara Falls. It is located at the international boundary between the United States of America and Canada. It is one of the natural wonders of the earth, that offers some of the most amazing attractions, stunning night life, numerous breathtaking views, beautiful man-made, natural sites and a lot of adventure for the people of all ages.

The beauty of Niagara Falls fascinates millions of visitors every year. There are many things to do in

Niagara Falls such as - boat riding, exploring Falls Park, Scenic drive and many more. Some of the attractions of Niagara Falls offer mind blowing views of falls like - Prospect Point Park Observation Tower and Goat Island that comes within the Niagara Falls State Park. American Falls can be viewed from Prospect Point Park observation tower and Cave of the Winds can be viewed from Goat Island through lift, which leads hikers to Bridal Veil Falls. Besides there are three sister Islands, the Power Portal where a huge statue of Nikola Tesla can be seen, and a walking path which enables views of the rapids, the Niagara River, the gorge, and all of the Falls. The oldest and most famous tourist attraction at Niagara Falls is the Maid of the Mist boat cruise. The beauty of Niagara Falls can be viewed from Scenic Trolley, by Flight of Angels helium balloon ride and by helicopter as well.

All these wonderful  attractions certainly make Niagara Falls the best  New York weekend getaway.

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