Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Children's
Museum
of the Arts
When little ones get
fed up with sight-
seeing, bring them to
this SoHo stop where
children can enjoy
interactive exhibits.
Those under the age
of ten can create their own
works of art using paint, collage,
chalk, or you name it, and work off
energy in the play areas. Under-
fives have their own WEE (wond-
rous experimenting and exploring)
Artists Drop-In section. Children's
art from other nations is on show.
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182 Lafayette Street, between Broome
& Grand sts
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Map P4
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Open noon-5pm
Wed-Sun, noon-6pm Thu
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Admission
charge
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www.cmany.org
be prepared to be
wheedled into a
purchase.
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767 5th
Avenue at 58th St
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Map H3
Coney Island/
New York
Aquarium
Although a bit frayed
since its early 1900s heyday,
Coney Island is still home to the
landmark ferris wheel and roller-
coaster rides, and the long sandy
beach and beachside boardwalk.
The excellent New York Aquarium,
along the boardwalk, is an indoor
and outdoor complex where
whales, walruses, and dolphins
play, and finny creatures range
from sharks to seahorses. Worth
the trip, this is a great family
day's outing
(see p155)
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F.A.O. Schwarz
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3
10km
Tall Ship Cruises
A boat ride in Manhattan
harbor is always a thrill, and
what better way to go to sea
than aboard the 1885 Schooner
Pioneer at South Street Seaport?
Ninety-minute lunch sails are
good for those with short
attention spans; two-hour cruises
depart afternoon and evening.
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South Street Seaport Museum: Pier
16 at South Street Seaport • Map Q4 •
Thu-Sun May-Sep • Admission charge
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Central
Park
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EAST 57TH STREET
WEST 57TH STREET
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The Circus
New York's own non-profit Big
Apple Circus, with a delightful
one-ring show, pitches its tent
from October to December in
Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center.
Those who want the traditional
three-ring extravaganza will find
Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey in town in March and April.
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Big Apple Circus, Lincoln Center Plaza;
Ringling Bros./Barnum & Bailey, Madison
Square Garden, 7th Avenue at 32nd St
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Map H2 & K3
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Admission charge
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