New York NYC family attractions
April 2nd, 2008 by jamie a
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While you’re in the Big Apple and faced with a plethora of dining options, you want to find something that’s going to please adults and kids alike. There’s so many wonderful places to check out that don’t begin with T.G.I…
Time Out New York recently put together a list of the , focusing on dishes that kids constantly ask for. This list outlines the tastiest kids’ food out there, from chicken fingers to macaroni and cheese and hot fudge sundaes.
In addition to listings of restaurants to check out, there’s also lists of the best burgers in the city, ethnic eateries where eating with your hands is encouraged, dinner theatre destinations, plus an article where chefs discuss pleasing their toughest critics (their kids!).
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March 12th, 2008 by susan j
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Spring is a great time to visit New York City: couples stroll through Central Park, buskers entertain passerby, and visitors flock from all over the world to experience NYC’s unique combination of grit and grandeur. Here at Explorer Pass, we’re gearing up for an exciting spring, including of the addition twelve new New York City attractions to our New York City Explorer Pass.
We’ve got tons of exciting NYC sights, from Madame Tussauds New York to Madison Square Garden. You can also take a guided bike tour of Central Park or explore the Guggenheim Museum (as of April 1). Explorer Pass also gives you at tons of stores and restaurants around NYC. To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off all New York City Explorer Passes from now until Thursday, March 20. What’s your favorite NYC attraction? Leave a comment and let us know!
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March 7th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re taking your kids to the Big Apple, you certainly want to make sure they get the most out of their experience. With a city so huge, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with .
We’d recommend , the for stunning 360 degree views of the city, and the to see the sights by bicycle!
To help you out, Budget Travel has compiled a list of for their family travel handbook. Their choices are a bit out of the ordinary from what you might expect, but they’ve got plenty of good reasons for their choices. For NYC, they’ve included the Ellis Island Museum, saying “About 40 percent of Americans are descended from someone who immigrated through this station. Visiting is a powerful experience.” Ground Zero is also included on the list, encouraging families to visit and see the WTC Tribute Center.
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February 29th, 2008 by jamie a
Head over to Madison Square Garden this weekend for the!
On Saturday, the gymnasts start competing at 11:30 am with the Senior Mens and Women’s All-Around. Not only can you see some amazing feats of strength and endurance, but you can also participate in your own activities in the .
From testing your own strength in the Tyson Fitness Challenge Zone to telling America why your mom deserves to win the gold medal and a VIP package to the 2008 Olympic Games, there’s tons of fun for adults and children alike.
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February 7th, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, February 2 - Friday, February 15
Head over to Cinema Village for the Manhattan premiere of , called the “Best British Film of the Year” by The Guardian.
Friday, February 8- March 2
Join acrobat artists The 7 Fingers of Montreal at the New Victory Theater for performances of , their new circus show. The San Francisco Chronicle calls them “…a circus of the 21st century with a beguiling blend of breathtaking skills.”
Saturday, February 9 (12-4 pm)
Celebrate the season with the with live music performances, sledding, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and the best of the New York Winter Farmer’s Market.
Ongoing until April 6
Catch the preview showings of at Studio 54. Presented by the Roundabout Theater Company, this musical unearths secrets and stories behind Georges Seurat and his painting Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.
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January 9th, 2008 by jamie a
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If your youngster has never had the amazing experience of seeing a live Broadway show, this February in NYC is the perfect opportunity to go.
Kids ages 6-18 are welcome to see a show for free on February 5, 6, 12, and 13th when accompanied by a paying adult. With 22 incredible shows participating, there’s bound to be something for every musical theatre nut! In addition to free tickets, kids are also invited to eat for free at these awesome while parents are offered discounted parking.
As a good ol’ Broadway fanatic myself, I can safely say that my trip to see The Lion King in 1998 definitely made me love theater more than I already did. It’s a stunning show, as I’m sure you’ve heard from endless reviews, and an amazing theatrical experience, perfect for wide-eyed, curious children. I continue to thank my mom for taking me to my first Broadway show and fueling my passion for the arts!
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January 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, January 4 (10 am)
Kick off the New Year with the ! Celebrating the arrival of the Magi, this colorful celebration includes floats, giant puppets, and camels, along with music and delicious food.
Friday, January 4 (7 pm)
Join Book Award Nominee Jim Shepard as he reads from his new book Like You’d Understand, Anyway. This free event will be held at , an actual former Piano factory!
Through January 6
Be sure to catch the final performances of this weekend. You’ll be amazed at the skill of these talented acrobats, contortionists, and jugglers put together in a show of dazzling music and color.
Through January 6
It’s also the final weekend of “” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Forty magnificent tapestries from more than fifteen European countries are presented in this sequel to the 2002 exhibit “Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence.”
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December 13th, 2007 by jamie a
Saturday, December 15 (7 pm)
Join the Union Square Barnes & Noble to welcome , chef, author, and food critic for a discussion of his book No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach. There will also be a book signing following the discussion.
Saturday, December 15 - Sunday, December 16
With highlights from their 2007 world tour, the will be performing at the Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing, NY.
Saturday, December 15 (8 pm)
presents their winter concert this Saturday at Saint Anne and the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights.
Saturday, December 15 (3:30 pm)
Have you always wished you could be in It’s a Wonderful Life? If so, head on over to the Metropolitan Playhouse for their annual ! You can draw lots for one of the parts or you can just sit back and watch!
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December 6th, 2007 by jamie a
Thursday, December 6 (7 pm)
Join Susan Howe, author of My Emily Dickinson, for at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Thursday, December 6 (6-9 pm)
The #1 cupcake blog will be celebrating its three year anniversary with a party at Beauty Bar. The best cupcake-inspired outfit will win a prize and there will be (of course) cupcakes for all.
Saturday, December 8 (10 am - 8 pm)
takes over the Metropolitan Pavilion with over 200+ vendors, DJs, dancing, food and drinks, and not to mention special guest Amy Sedaris!
December 7 - December 10 (8:30 pm)
Get ready to laugh at the all-ages at the Laugh Factory Off-Broadway Theater.
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December 4th, 2007 by jamie a
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This past weekend, I traveled on the Lucky Star bus (no, not quite as scary as it sounds) to the city with my neighbors to sell Christmas trees and handmade wreaths at the . My friend Annie’s father, Joel Podkaminer of Trumansburg Tree Farms located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, has been selling trees at the market for more than 25 years.
Eager to be a part of this tradition, Annie, Cassie, and I joined the team outside at the market from 6 am to 6 pm decorating wreaths with berries, pinecones, and red ribbons for the holidays. Families came and allowed their children to pick out their tree for the season, choosing trees from short and stout to tall and lanky. There were Douglas and Fraser Firs to choose from, as well as White Pine garland with Boxwood woven in with the needles.
It was a wonderful experience to see people so excited about carrying their new tree home to their apartment to make it their own with ornaments and sparkling lights. To my surprise, the “Charlie Brown trees” sold incredibly fast, with shoppers wandering up to our tables saying, “That tree is JUST what I wanted!” If you’re looking for the perfect tree or wreath to adorn your home, Joel’s your one-stop shop!
The market abounds with barrels of piping hot apple cider, tables full of apples and fresh cheeses, as well as baked goods like giant ginger molasses cookies and monster-sized muffins. It’s a wonderful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple, providing a sense of small-town community within the shadows of the skyscrapers.
Be sure to check out the market for gifts as well as holiday decorations. With products ranging from homemade jams and jellies to Poinsettias, you’re sure to find something uniquely perfect while also supporting independent farmers and the market!
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