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Things to Do in New York City, New York

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The Lion King

New York City, New York

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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....

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

New York City, New York

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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

Top of the Rock

New York City, New York

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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

Mary Poppins

New York City, New York

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

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Central Park

New York City, New York

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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

Toys "R" Us

New York City, New York

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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

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York City, New York

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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

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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....

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Shrek the Musical

New York City, New York

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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....

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  • Live Music Venue

Times Square

New York City, New York

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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

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