Manhattan, a busy and bustling city, most people don’t equate it with a great destination for a vacation with little ones in tow. Don’t bee fooled though there are hundreds of activities to explore with your child in the Big Apple. From museums and parks to the Sony Technology Labs . No matter what your child has a passion for there is something for them to have fun experiencing that’s even a blast for the parent.
There are several Museums geared at kids scattered around New York City. The American Museum of Natural History , as recently featured in the movie Night at the Museum, is a wonderland for kids to learn about the history of our planet and get up close with several dinosaur fossils. If you feel your kid isn’t quite ready for that there is the Children’s Museum of Manhattan where your child can be hands on with some iconic cartoon characters like Dora the Explorer and Clifford the Big Red Dog and even has exhibits geared for little ones from ages 0 to 4 years.
Want to get your child exploring outside? Take them exploring Central Park during the day. Spanning 13 acres there’s a lot to this park. You can explore the Wildlife Center and Children’s Zoo, featured in the cartoon Madagascar, or walk through seeing the landmarks like the Shakespeare Garden or Mother Goose Statue. You aren’t just limited to that iconic park either there are also Madison Square Park in the heart of the business district and Bryant Park with its French carousel and winter ice rink.
If these classic childhood pass times don’t enchant your child there are many other attractions to visit when you are staying in the Manhattan area . Even if your kid is actually a teenager they will love the Sony Wonder Technology Lab which is free but highly recommended you reserve a ticket as only a limited number of walk in tickets are available daily an they go fast. The SWTL gives your child a chance to build with robots and explore cutting edged technology or even see a screening for their favorite Nick Jr. television series. FAO Schwarz on Fifth Avenue is possibly the most renowned stores in the world and has been featured in countless movies. FAO Schwarz contains several exclusive attractions like the giant dance on piano that graces its main hall and it’s own sweet shop making this toystore a tourist attraction in it’s own right.
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