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Coney Island/ New York Aquarium
After years of neglect, Coney Island has undergone major redevelopments. Features
of the island include Luna Park, which has thrilling rides, the landmark ferris wheel,
long sandy beach and a beachside boardwalk. The excellent New York Aquarium,
alongtheboardwalk,isanindoor/outdoorcomplexwherewhales,walruses,anddol-
phins play, and finny creatures range from sharks to seahorses. A great day's outing
for the family .
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
lunchsailsaregoodforthosewithshortattentionspans;two-hourcruisesdepartaf-
ternoon and evening.
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South Street Seaport Museum
• Pier 16 at South Street Seaport
• May-Sep: Thu-Sun
• Admission charge
The Circus
NewYork'sownnon-profitBigAppleCircus,withadelightfulone-ringshow,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 Ave at 32nd St
• Admission charge
