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Things to Do With Your Kids in New York

by Phil Butler on May 27, 2010
New York City can be as exciting for children as it is for adults, however entertainment for children is not a priority in the Big Apple. Below a few selections kids will enjoy, to save you the trouble of searching too long. My boys enjoyed Coney Island a lot during our last visit.

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Image of Billy Johnson Playground, Central Park.
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Billy Johnson Playground, Central Park
Charming children's playground

The irresistible allure of Billy Johnson Playground at Central Park is something that...

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American Girl Place
Shopping
American Girl Place
Make your little girl's dream come true

American Girl is a magic place for little girls, who can experiene here the wonderful...

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In "Disney Store" 5th Avenue.
Shopping
Disney Store
A Manhattan Disney World

Disney is full of wonder, and the New York Disney Store outpost offers a mini Disney World to...

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View at Dave & Buster's.
Entertainment
Dave & Buster's
Food and games for the whole family

Dave & Buster's began as a tiny place in Little Rock, Arkansas, as two establishments that...

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Deno's Wonder Wheel Park.
Entertainment
Deno's Wonder Wheel Park
Historic amusement ride

Deno's Wonder Wheel Park has grown over the years, starting as a ferris wheel and since...

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The Lion King on Broadway
Entertainment
The Lion King
The show that's the pride of NYC

The Lion King began as an animated Disney film and has evolved into a unique, one-of-a-kind...

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Image from Central Park
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Central Park
Manhattan's green lung

A National Historic Landmark, the 843-acre Central Park was designed by Frederick Law...

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Aerial view of the amusements at Coney Island
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Coney Island
The traditional amusement park of New York City

Coney Island is a neighborhood of Brooklyn, and one of New York City's more traditional...

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View from Sony Wonder Technology Lab.
Museum
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Hands on tech for kids of all ages

The Sony Wonder Technology Lab is a place of enjoyment for kids of all ages. Free, technology...

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