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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.Bronx ZooParent rating:  Location: Fordham Road and Bronx River Parkway, Bronx, NY One of the biggest zoos in the world, The Bronx Zoo has something for everyone, from butterflies to crocodiles, and it's a great way to spend the day with children. Must-sees include t... |
Grand Central TerminalParent rating: Location: 42nd Street between Lexington and Vanderbilt Aves, New York, NY Primarily a hub for Metro North Railroad, Grand Central also offe...
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Madame TussaudsParent rating: Location: 234 West 42nd Street, Times Square, New York, NY The 85,000 square-foot, five-story Madame Tussauds New York features six themed, interactive environments showcasing nearly 200 wax figures of New York's notable "movers and shakers," along wit...
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Winter's EveParent rating: Location: Broadway , from 59th to 68th Streets, New York, NY The annual street festival called Winter's Eve kicks off at 5:30pm with a festive tree lighting in Dante Park (Broadway & 63rd Street). Visitors can stick around for some live ent...
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Lincoln CenterParent rating: Location: 140 West 65th Street, New York, NY The world's largest performing arts complex, Lincoln Center is home to 12 constituent organizations, among them noted producers and presenters of outstanding music, dance, opera, theater, film,...
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Dicapo Opera TheatreParent rating: Location: 184 East 76th Street, New York, NY The 204-seat Dicapo Opera Theatre presents a full season productions which run the gamut from crowd-pleasing traditional repertoire to rarely performed operas, family productions, and at least ...
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BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts CenterParent rating: Location: 199 Chambers Street, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY Tribeca Performing Arts Center is a premier presenter of the arts in downtown Manhattan that reaches audiences of all ages with high quality productions of music, theater, dance, film, and visu...
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Symphony SpaceParent rating: Location: 2537 Broadway, New York, NY Symphony Space hosts excellent family programming on Saturdays and Sundays from October to May, from dance to theater to kids' rock stars, storytellers, films, and more. Family memb... |
The Jewish MuseumParent rating: Location: 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY The main permanent exhibition at the Jewish Museum is Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey, a great opportunity to explore Jewish culture and history through art, archaeology, cere...
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The Morgan Library and MuseumParent rating: Location: 225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY More museum than library, The Morgan also throws concerts and films into its mix. The collection includes important music manuscripts, early children's books, Americana, and materials from the ...
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenParent rating:  Location: 421 E. 61st Street, New York, NY This oft-overlooked historic site hosts numerous kid-friendly party and crafting experiences. Owned and maintained by the Colonial Dames of America, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden ... |
Richard Rodgers TheatreParent rating: Location: 226 W. 46th Street, New York, NY Opened in 1924 and originally called the 46th Street Theatre, the Richard Rodgers Theatre was renamed in 1990 to honor the legendary composer whose shows defined Broadway for over three decades...
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PuppetworksParent rating: Location: 338 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Indoor Playspace/Partyspace for Little Kids in ...
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Church Street School for Music and ArtParent rating: Location: 74 Warren Street, New York, NY The Church Street School for Music and Art is Lower Manhattan's oldest not-for-profit community arts center dedicated to arts education, serving the community since 1990. Music less... |
Cooper-Hewitt National Design MuseumParent rating: Location: 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Its galleries feature ex...
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