Things to see and do with kids in New York City
The bustling city of New York is a great place for children on
vacation. Boasting some of the world's most well-known and
recognisable attractions, the kids will be well entertained. Take
the kids out to Ellis Island to see the Statue of Liberty, or take
them up to the Empire State Building's observation deck where they
can marvel at the panoramic views of this metropolis.
For active children, a stroll through Central Park will give
them plenty of space to stretch their legs and in winter months
don't miss ice skating at the Trump Wollman Rink or Rockefeller
Plaza.
On rainy days why not take the kids to some of the amazing shops
around New York City, such as Toys 'R Us in Times Square, NIKETOWN,
or the wonderfully decadent Dylan's Candy Bar where kids will go
wild at the amount of sugary candies and chocolates available. The
Brooklyn Children's Museum is also worth a visit, as are the New
York Aquarium and Central Park Zoo, both of which are perfect to
visit on rainy days. For warm summer nights, nothing beats a
baseball game at Yankee Stadium, complete with hot dogs and
popcorn.
With so much to see and more, children visiting New York City
will be sure to have a memorable and unforgettable experience and
hopefully, for parents, get tired out from all the sightseeing in
this 'city that never sleeps'.
Empire State Building
One of the enduring symbols of New York, and once again the
city's tallest structure, the Empire State Building stands 436 feet
(145m) tall. Completed in 1931, this Art Deco behemoth remains one
of the most impressive engineering feats of all time; it...
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With great foresight, the founders of New York set aside 340
hectares (840 acres) of central Manhattan as a public space.
Central Park was officially opened in 1873 and today provides an
essential 'green lung' within the concrete jungle that is New York.
Originally...
see full detailsAmerican Museum of Natural History
Possibly with the exception of its counterpart in London, the
American Museum of Natural History is the largest and most
important museum of its kind in the world. More than 30 million
artefacts are packed into 42 exhibition halls - quite enough to
keep...
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Home to some exotic and beautiful animals the Central Park Zoo
is a must for all children and animal lovers visiting the city.
Residents at the zoo include the elusive red pandas, polar pears,
snow leopards and snow monkeys to name a few....
see full detailsToys 'R Us, Times Square
Kids love nothing more than a toy shop, and Toys 'R Us in Times
Square just happens to be the centre of the toy universe with an
indoor 60-foot (18 metre) tall Ferris wheel, life-size Barbie's
Dollhouse filled with Barbie dolls and other...
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The New York Aquarium is located on Coney Island and boasts over
350 species of marine life. Children will love learning about the
aquatic life here, with predators such as reef sharks, nurse
sharks, and sand tiger sharks, or fuzzier creatures, such as...
see full detailsTrump Wollman Rink
This public ice rink located in Central Park, and made famous by
many movies, is a fantastic place to take the kids for the day
during the winter months in New York City. The setting is
beautiful, surrounded by trees with the New...
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The Brooklyn Children's Museum is a great place to take the
little ones while o holiday in New York City. It was founded in
1899 and was the first museum in the United States. Its collections
and exhibits include hand-on activities, role-playing
opportunities, resident...
see full detailsTop of the Rock
Best views of New York City? The Rockefeller Center's eight
level viewing platform and the pinnacle of the Empire State
building duke it out for top honours in this contest. The winner
might be the Rock because it alone offers great views of...
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