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Top Things to do in New York City with Teens
Movie Tours, the Lower Eastside Tenement Museum, Harbor Tour (- on The Beast speedboat), Top of the Rock, Museum of Natural History, NBC Studio Tour, art, museums, Blue Man Group, and much more.

New York City Toy Stores
Each of these New York City toy stores turns retail space into an entertainment experience. American Girl Place, Nintendo World, Toys R Us with a ferris wheel...

Top of the Rock
These three observation decks on the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza are a first-rate sightseeing attraction, not only because of the terrific views and the decades of history, but also because the visitor experience is top-notch. (For ex.: timed admissions mean no line-ups.)

Big Apple Greeters
Make this the first item in your trip-planning! Friendly New Yorkers volunteer to show tourists around their favorite town. A terrific introduction to NYC (and free).

Blue Man Group
NYC is one of the best venues to see the three men in blue paint perform an indescribable mix of mime, percussion, and antics involving the audience.

Toddler-Friendly Attractions and Sights in New York City
Got a toddler or preschooler? About's Guide for New York City for Visitors has suggestions for the younger set, including those good for rainy days.

New York City - for Free
About's Guide for New York City for Visitors has dozens of pages with tips for families, including this selection of free activities, museums, events...

GoCityKids: New York City Info
Excellent Activity Finder lets you choose Kind of Fun and child's age; or check the detailed Events Calendar. Lodgings are rated by stars, with many details about kid-friendliness; restaurant-finder, too.

See a Disney on Broadway Show
The acclaimed Lion King show and Beauty and the Beast have permanent positions on Broadway, and are sure to be a hit with kids. Click above for ways to save money on tickets, found at the excellent site Mousesavers.com (dedicated to saving you money on all things Disney.)

Embassy Suites Manhattan New York
Location in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park City is right by parks, giant playground, riverside walkway; yet you're close to Wall Street and Tribeca, and the convenient subway uptown. Giant complimentary breakfast.

Apple Core Hotels - New York
A bunch of centrally located well-priced hotels in Manhattan have joined together as Apple Core Hotels. Families will like: the locations, price point, complimentary breakfasts, free local calls.