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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)Parent rating:  Location: 11 West 53 Street, New York, NY Got a budding pop artist? A comic book afficionado? Take kids for a stroll through MoMA and their eyes may pop nearly as much as the art. From an initial gift of eight prints and one d... |
Statue of LibertyParent rating: Location: Liberty Island, Jersey City, NJ France's gift to America is an inspiring sight in the New York Harbor, and can be an inspiring site to visit as well. Of course, it also requires a LOT of stamina and patience, two things most childre...
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New York Hall of ScienceParent rating:  Location: 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Flushing, NY The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Museum for Big Kids in New York City, the Ne...
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Central ParkParent rating: Location: Central Park, New York, NY Sprawling across the center of Manhattan, from 59th Street (Central Park South) to 110th Street, and from Central Park West to Fifth Avenue, Central Park is 843 acres of adventure. ... |
Central Park ZooParent rating: Location: 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY There has been a zoo in Central Park s...
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FAO SchwarzParent rating: Location: 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY Every child's fantasy land, from the giant stuffed animals to the high end electronic games and ride-in luxury cars, FAO Schwarz packs in plenty of opportunity for gawking at, or scooping up, t...
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Tompkins Square ParkParent rating: Location: Avenue A, 7th Street, Avenue B, 10th Street, New York, NY Until about ten years ago Tompkins Square Park was an al fresco shelter for scores of homeless people as well as the neighborhood's population of activists, artists, anarchists, and the like. T...
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Metropolitan Museum of ArtParent rating: Location: 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY Just to the right of the Main Entrance: sure-fire kid pleaser The Egyptian Wing. Is there any child, anywhere, not fascinated by mummies and tombs? The Met is the perfect place to while ...
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Swedish Cottage Marionette TheatreParent rating: Location: Central Park West & 79th Street, New York, NY This lovely little theater in Central Park...
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The New Victory TheaterParent rating: Location: 209 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY A real jewel box theater - just for kids - this cozy and intimate, 499-seat, beautifully restored landmark has a fall to spring production schedule, offering the best in children's entertainment. <... |
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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The Lion KingParent rating: Location: 200 W 45th Street, Minskoff Theater, New York, NY The Lion King is incredible, humorous, musical, eye and ear candy. If the kids have seen the movie or video, they'll be prepared for the sad and scary bits. And kids with a certain sang ...
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