Wenhui Jin, MD, FACOG

The Staten Island Museum offers the perfect presentation of exhibitions that feature natural sciences, fine art and history. When you visit the museum, you'll be able to explore a collection of over 500,000 botanical, biological, anthropological and mineral specimens. As you stroll through the island's oldest cultural institution, you'll also find an art collection that includes works that span prehistory to the modern period. The historical collections and library on site include maps, atlases, early films, audio recordings, photos and archival documents that date back to the 17th century. If you enjoy history and the arts, this museum is a must-see.

Enjoy the sights and attractions of Union Square, located at the intersection of Broadway and 4th Avenue. The four Zeckendorf Towers mark the eastern side of the square. Union Square South is a mix-use area featuring a kinetic wall sculpture and a digital clock, Metronome. The west side of the park is marked by miscellaneous buildings, one of them being the Decker Building. Union Square is home to famous sculpture art like the equestrian statue of George Washington, the James Fountain, and statues of the Marquis de Lafayette, Abraham Lincoln, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Take an underwater adventure as a family as you explore the attractions at the New York Aquarium. The seaside aquarium is the oldest in the nation and is home to over 350 species, including animals like sharks, sea otters, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, and octopuses. Some of the exhibitions you'll see are Explore the Shore, Sea Cliffs, Conservation Hall, and Alien Stingers.

The New York Comedy Club is located on 24th Street in New York City. You're guaranteed to laugh here, as the club hosts comedians that have been featured on HBO, Comedy Central, Def Jam, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Chapelle's Show, Last Comic Standing and other popular comedy programs. Friday and Saturday, the club presents the almost always sold-out Clayton Fletcher Show. The New York Comedy Club showcases African American and Latino comics on their weekly late night Seymour Saturdays. The event is NYC's longest running show of its kind and is headlined by Seymour Swan. With all of these nightly shows, you can get a laugh in any day of the week.