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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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Ripley's Believe It or Not Times SquareParent rating: ![]() Location: 234 West 42nd Street, New York, NY Ripley's, nestled right next to Madame Tussaud's, is not just another touris...
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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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New York City Fire MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 278 Spring Street, New York, NY The odds are that, at some point, one of your kids will find fire extremely interesting. Before that day comes (and in addition to the "don't play with matches" speech), hustle them down to the Fir...
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Free Museums & Cultural Spots in NYCParent rating: ![]() Location: New York, NY Many local New York City-area museums, zoos, gardens, and other cultural hotspots offer free or reduced admission on certain days throughout the year. Manhattan Pay what yo... |
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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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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Rockefeller Center and Top of the RockParent rating: ![]() Location: 49th Street & 5th Avenue, New York, NY Home to the famous ice skating rink a...
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Scott's Pizza ToursParent rating: ![]() Location: Spring Street, New York, NY Even native New Yorkers rarely venture to the city's secluded pizza havens. Scott's Pizza Tours offers pizza lovers the opportunity to discover the city's best kept secrets and learn everything...
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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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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 ... |
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... |
Central Park ZooParent rating: ![]() Location: 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY There has been a zoo in Central Park s...
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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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