by Shell Martin

Created on: December 08, 2008   Last Updated: December 29, 2008

The following is a list of 16 kid friendly attractions in New York City. It is advised to take public transportation or taxis to these destinations. Many of the attractions do have parking but it is very expensive. There are many things to see and do in New York City and without a little guidance it can get overwhelming.

New York Skyride
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY

10018
1-888-759-7433
www.skyride.com
Cost: High
Ages: 3 and up*

This is a virtual skyride over New York. Check out the website for possible health precautions before purchasing tickets. Children must be 36" tall to enjoy this attraction, usually about 3 years old. Skyride is located in the Empire State Building and will only take a short time so you may want to consider some of the attractions around the Empire State Building as well.

Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street
New York, NY
10036
212-840-3890
www.minkshofftheatre.com
Cost: Very High
Age 3 and up*

This is a great theatre. Check the Website for plays and times. Some shows may only be appropriate for older children. Buy your tickets early from the website. Minkshoff has been running the The Lion King. If this theatre is not showing a play that is right for your family check out the many other theatres in the city. If you have younger chldren the theatre does have a limited number of booster seats, so kids do not have to sit on adults' laps.

Madame Tussauds
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY
10036
212-512-9600
http://www.madametussauds.com/New York/
Cost: High
Ages 8 and up

Wax figures are so life like! Wax figures of historical people, sports players and modern-day pop icons just to name a few. Is it real or wax? See if you can tell. This is a good afternoon outing.

Merchants House Museum
29 East Fourth Street
New York, NY
10003
212-777-1089
http://merchantshouse.org/index.h tml
Cost: Low
Ages 12 and up

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday This is a house from the late 19th century. Period furniture and dress are on display. Great opportunity to educate kids on the time-period. This museum will only take a short time to tour it all so you may want to plan something else for the day as well.

Ripley's Belief It or Not

234 West 42nd Street
New York, New York
10036
212-398-3133
http://www.ripleysnewyork.com/
Cost: High
All Ages

The world of shrunken heads, albino giraffes, and other oddities await for your peering stares. Remember the camera for this trip and plan to spend a couple of hours to most of the day.

Children's Museum of the Arts
182 Lafayette Street
New York, NY
10013
212-274-0986
http://cmany.org/intro.php?pn=hom e
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