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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

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

Circle Line Downtown

New York City, New York

Check off a score of sightseeing to-dos in one fun-filled boat ride. On the downtown tour, the Zephyr departs from the historic South...

Boat Ride
Boat Tour
Sightseeing Tour

Historic Richmond Town

New York City, New York

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

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

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

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

New York City, New York

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

Macy's Santaland

New York City, New York

Hop aboard the Macyland Express for a magical journey through the Enchanted Forest to the North Pole that culminates with a private visit with Santa. ...