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Things to Do in New York City, New York

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Times Square

New York City, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Your kids will stare in awe at the massive billboards amid the neon lights, towering hotels, and high-priced souvenir shops that define Times Square, which is Midtown's leading attraction...

  • Neighborhood

Top of the Rock

New York City, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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The views are arguably just as good or better from the Top of the Rock observation deck as they are from the Empire State Building, with shorter waits and smaller...

  • Scenic Landmark

Toys "R" Us

New York City, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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A typical visitor report: "We were just passing through Times Square, when my child saw the Ferris wheel, and we had to go in." What? A Ferris wheel? In Times...

  • Doll & Toy Store

Walt Whitman State Historic Birthplace Site

New York City, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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A sense of Long Island history and culture graces the quaint grounds of American poet Walt Whitman's birthplace home. In these rooms, Whitman conceived his most famous work of art, Leaves of Grass....

  • Special Collection

  • Historical Landmark

Grand Central Terminal Holiday Laser Show, Holiday Market, and Train Show

New York City, New York

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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Grand Central Terminal is a kid-favorite New York City destination throughout the year, but the Holiday Fair, Laser Light Show, and Holiday Train...

  • Holiday Attraction

  • Historical Landmark

  • Boutique

Historic Richmond Town

New York City, New York

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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Travel back through time at Historic Richmond Town, a living history museum and village in the heart of Staten Island that was originally populated by colonists in the 1690s. ...

  • Holiday Attraction

  • Historical Landmark

Holiday Events in Central Park

New York City, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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Central Park is a year-round destination for visitors to New York City, but special events during the month of December...

  • Holiday Attraction

  • Park

  • Ice Skating

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling

Lighting of the World's Largest Menorah

New York City, New York

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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The miracle of Hanukkah takes on even greater significance for kids as they look upon the 32-foot, 4,000-pound, golden candelabra that grandly...

  • Holiday Attraction

  • Roadside Landmark

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular

New York City, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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It's been a sell-out hit for more than 75 years, and there's a reason -- seeing the Radio City Christmas Spectacular is truly awe-inspiring from the moment...

  • Holiday Attraction

  • Live Music Venue

  • Stage

  • Theater

Rockefeller Plaza

New York City, New York

Good for Babies

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Although trees are brightly decorated all over New York City, none compare to the majesty of the Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree. Set amongst a glorious display...

  • Holiday Attraction

  • Seasonal / Holiday Store

  • Scenic Landmark

  • Ice Skating

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