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American Museum of Natural History

New York City, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Children will literally be shaking with pre-dinosaur-sighting excitement as they walk up the broad stone staircase of this world-famous museum...

  • Science & Nature Museum

  • History Museum

  • Children's Museum

Bronx Zoo

New York City, New York

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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Parents' top tips for going to this venerable zoo? Pack light and pack lunch (food options are limited and unappetizing). Taking a ride on the Skyfari -- an elevated tram ride...

  • Zoo

  • Petting Zoo

Central Park

New York City, New York

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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There is so much to do in this 843-acre park that it's practically worthy of a week all its own. To start, there's the Wollman Skating Rink during...

  • Park

  • Historical Landmark

  • Zoo

The Lion King

New York City, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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More than 50 million people worldwide have discovered a visual feast of colorful costumes, lively dancing, and spirited characters in the Broadway prodution of The Lion King....

  • Theater

  • Live Music Venue

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

New York City, New York

Good for Babies

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The most exciting moment of this 82-year-old parade is the same every year, but the anticipation of it only adds to the fun for kids: Santa's...

  • Holiday Attraction

  • Neighborhood

  • Event

  • Live Music Venue

Mary Poppins

New York City, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Mary Poppins has a brand-new magical bag that teaches the importance of family togetherness. ...

  • Theater

  • Live Music Venue

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York City, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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Children may not have a sophisticated understanding of art, but they do love mummies, which you can see when you take your kids straight to the Temple of Dendur upon...

  • Art Museum

  • History Museum

  • Special Collection

The Phantom of the Opera

New York City, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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What would you do for love if you've never had it? Winner of seven Tony Awards, The Phantom of the Opera is a timeless Broadway classic about the nature of love, developing one's true talent, and letting love go....

  • Theater

  • Live Music Venue

Queens County Farm

New York City, New York

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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The typical child's reaction to a goat nibbling feed out of his hands -- that combination of "ew!" and "cool!" -- is an experience in itself. At the 47-acre Queens County...

  • Petting Zoo

Shrek the Musical

New York City, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Based on William Steig's book and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, Shrek the Musical tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure with a donkey....

  • Theater

  • Live Music Venue

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