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LoVer East Side ToursParent rating: ![]() Location: New York, NY LoVer East Side Tours celebrates the rich heritage of the Lower East Side, a neighborhood that resonates strongly in the hearts of New Yorkers and beyond. Scheduled tours are offered every Sund...
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New York Tour GoddessParent rating: ![]() Location: New York, NY Our Denver editor enthusiastically recommends Jane Marx's amazing tours of NY. The New York Tour Goddess can spin a compelling yarn about any and every nook and cranny in Manhattan, all with hu...
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"Wildman" Steve BrillParent rating: ![]() Location: New York, NY Whether you're looking for a guide to the New York City parks, or planning a party for future environmentalists or scientists, "Wildman" Steve Brill is the best. Tours of most o... |
Big Toot (fka Lil Toot)Parent rating: ![]() Location: North Cove, New York, NY Big Toot, a 40-foot former US Navy utility launch, offers free rides for kids every weekend from North Cove Marina in Battery Park City. The length of each ride is approximately 50 min... |
Brooklyn Heights PromenadeParent rating: ![]() Location: Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Remsen Street to Orange Street, Brooklyn, NY |
Riverside ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Riverside Drive, Between 62nd and 153rd Streets, New York, NY Stretching 330 acres, from 62nd to 158th Streets, Riverside Park is one great stroll. Beautiful views, from the river to the houseboats at the harbor on 79th Street, and some of the city...
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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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Liberty Helicopter ToursParent rating: ![]() Location: Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6 and the East River, New York, NY Liberty Helicopters, currently the only authorized helicopter sightseeing company in New York City, is open daily - including holidays. The state-of-the-art single and twin engine jet ... |
Battery Park City ParksParent rating: ![]() Location: Hudson River, Battery Place to Chambers Street, New York, NY North of historic Battery Park is a gaggle of some of the nicest small pa...
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New York Talks and WalksParent rating: ![]() Location: New York, NY New York Talks and Walks offers over 100 different tours, and can also customize tours to suit the needs of your family, group, association, or special occasion. Child-friendly rambles are des...
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The SharkParent rating: ![]() Location: Pier 16, South Street Seaport, New York, NY The Shark departs the South Street Seaport taking passengers (149 m...
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Forest ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Forest Park, Jamaica, NY Forest Park offers some 538 acres of wilderness, with miles of walkways lined with iron lampposts, making this the optimal spot for urban hikers. Cyclists jam park roadways on weekends, while m...
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Riverbank State ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 679 Riverside Drive, New York, NY Riverbank State Park covers 28 acres 'way up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The pedestrian esplanade, which rises high above the Hudson River, offers strollers breathtakin... |
Explore ChinatownParent rating: ![]() Location: Canal Street, at Walker & Baxter, New York, NY This guide to Chinatown shines a spotlight on restaurants and shops in the neighborhood. The Chinatown Kiosk, located on Canal Street between Walker and Baxter, is open Monday through Sunday from 10am...
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Astoria Park and PoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 19th Street and 23rd Drive, Astoria Park, Long Island City, NY With a gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop, Astoria Park Pool is a (somewhat crowded, it's true) summer treat. The main pool - 330 feet in length and the largest in NY... |








