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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York City, New York
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
Central Park
New York City, New York
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...
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Historical Landmark
Zoo
Toys "R" Us
New York City, New York
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
Bronx Zoo
New York City, New York
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
Queens County Farm
New York City, New York
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
American Museum of Natural History
New York City, New York
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
Top of the Rock
New York City, New York
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
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, New York
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 Lion King
New York City, New York
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....
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Live Music Venue
Shrek the Musical
New York City, New York
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....
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Live Music Venue
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