New York City Attractions
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 | American Girl Place is probably an obligatory stop if you have a daughter who has been lured by the cult of the American Girl Doll. There the much obsessed-over dolls (and their ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) |
 | The American Museum of Natural History is a must-do. Starting with the tallest baryonyx skeleton in the world at the main entrance, AMNH presents extensive compendium of artifacts ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Bryant Park is a wonderful slice of nature in the middle of one of the world's most industrial cities. Conveniently located minutes from Grand ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Toddlers or younger children may implore you to take them to the Build a Bear Workshop. Here your kid can choose a bear (or other animal) and watch as it gets stuffed, sewn, and ... Best For: Kids (3-6) |
 | Stroll in Central Park. Most agree that Central Park’s vastness surpasses expectations, even when one goes in knowing it extends from 59th Street to 110th Street (843 acres ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | The Children's Museum of Manhattan is a fantastic resource for parents. With fun, entertaining and interactive exhibits geared toward teaching kids a little more about the world ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) |
 | Stop in at Dylan's Candy Bar, where candy becomes pop art - a mind-blowing assortment of eye-popping confections in all colors and shapes, from chocolates to rock candy to jaw ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | New York's verticality is amazing, and the two best ways to experience the heights are The Empire State Building and Top of the Rock. The Empire State Building lets you see the ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | For an only slightly more subdued close encounter of the toy kind, head to the venerable FAO Schwarz (767 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street, 212-644-9400, www.fao.com). It has the ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Spend an afternoon at the Intrepid, a vintage 1943 aircraft carrier re-imagined as a museum dedicated to sea, air, and space, and life. The Intrepid returned to Manhattan in ... Best For: Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Take a walk down Broadway. Look around and just take it all in -- the lights, the sights, the sounds, the smells. Then look at the people next to you, and you'll realize you're ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | For decades, the New York City Skyline in Manhattan has been a staple of Western culture. Its profound beauty is a testament to America's Industrial Revolution and transition ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art is another must. Head for the knights and armor for a sure thrill for the battle-fixated in your brood. Or explore some of the designated kid and ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | At the site of the World Trade Center, eight of the 16 acres have been converted into a memorial to remind visitors of the past and give hope to the future. The memorial is ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Radio City Music Hall is another attraction that ranks very high on our list of things to see and experience while in the Big Apple. Aptly nicknamed the Showplace of the ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | It goes without saying that New York City simply wouldn't be complete without Rockefeller Center. It is the location for New York City's famous annual Christmas tree. Even if ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | For a pleasant outing, lull your little ones to sleep on the Staten Island Ferry. The hour-long, round-trip ride gives great vistas of the Statue of Liberty and real perspective ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | The Statue of Liberty represents everything the modern world understands about freedom and democracy. For decades, the iconic statue served as both a greeting from the Land of ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | If your family is looking for a real treat, take a trip to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. If you ever wondered what New York City is all about, ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Toys R Us Times Square (Broadway at 44th Street) is, needless to say, a huge attraction for kids. From the in-store ferris wheel (which can be seen from outside and which charges ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
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