New York City: Kids' New York
New York can be a wonderful city to visit with children . Obvious attractions include museums, skyscrapers and ferry rides, as well as the simple pleasures of just walking the streets, seeing the street entertainers and taking in the shopping scene. Free events, especially common in the summer, range from puppet shows and nature programs in the city's parks to storytelling hours at local libraries and bookstores. In addition, many museums and theaters have specific children's programs.For a further listing of what is available when you're in town, see Friday's Daily News or New York Times , and "Activities for Children" in the weekly New York magazine, as well as Time Out and the Village Voice . An excellent automated directory of family-oriented current events all around the city is available through the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau, 810 7th Ave (between 52nd and 53rd sts), NY 10019 tel 212/484-1222 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm; www.nycvisit.com ).
More about Kids' New York:
Museums
Central Park
Sights and entertainment
Shops: toys, books and clothes
Theater, puppet shows, circuses and others
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