Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island
212-363-3200
One of the most recognized symbols in America, the Statue of Liberty, standing at 305 feet is a must see when traveling to New York. When visiting the statue, you can tour the grounds, and outdoor exhibits, then stay for the 45 minute tour. The tour is free and explains the conception, construction, and restoration of the statue. Getting to the Island is really easy as well, and children will enjoy the ferry ride. There are two ways to get there: you can either board the ferry at Battery Park in New York City or at the Central Railroad Terminal located at the north end of Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Fare includes ferry trip and access to both the Statue of Liberty Park and Ellis Island. Liberty Island is open from 9:30am until 5pm every day except Christmas. The ferry ticket office closes prior to park's closing. Due to the park's security procedures please allow for ample time in your visitation plans. Adult Ticket: $11.50, Senior (62 and over): $9.50, Child (3-12): $4.50, Under 3: Free.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave
212-736-3100
Looking for some of the best view’s in the city? This is the place to go! Standing at 1,453 feet the Empire state Building offers incredible views of New York. Advance tickets are recommended. There “New York Skyride,” provides a virtual tour through and under New York. Call for price information as well as expected wait time.
New York Water Taxi
212-742-1969
The New York Water Taxi, offers great ways to maneuver and tour the city. Six yellow catamarans, each with a capacity for 74 passengers, stop at Hunter's Point, E 34th Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn's Fulton Ferry Landing, South Street Seaport, Wall Street (Pier 11), Battery Park (Pier A), the World Financial Center (North Cove), Pier 45 (Greenwich Village), Chelsea Piers, and W 44th Street (Pier 84). Weather permitting take in the view on the upper deck.
The Shark
Pier 16, South Street Seaport
212-269-5755
This ride is guaranteed to get you drenched! The thirty minute high speed trip takes you south to Manhattan and by the Statue of Liberty.
Big Onion Walking Tours
City wide, www.bigonion.com
212-439-1090
Want to learn more about the history of the ‘Big Apple’? Big Onion tours specializes in educational tours through New York’s historical and ethnic neighborhoods. Visit their website to arrange for a public or private tour.
American Girl Store
609 Fifth Avenue
877-AG-PLACE
This unique store has three floors full of American Girl dolls and paraphernalia. They are also famous for their hair salon, doll hospital, and café.
Carnegie Hall
57th St. and 7th Ave
212-247-7800
Carnegie Hall presents a family concert series every weekend throughout the summer. This is a phenomenal opportunity for kids to experience a friendly, fun concert. There are even special toddler events. Children will receive an interactive tool to enhance participation. Tours are also available. For more information, and specific event dates for the 2007-2008 seasons, you can visit their website www.carnegiehall.org and click ‘Carnegiekids’
Liberty Helicopter Tours
West 30th St. at 12th Ave.
212-714-6687
Hop on board this state of the art twin or single jet Helicopter and take a tour of the city! Liberty is the only authorized company to give helicopter tours, and they offer six different tours to meet your needs.
New York Talks and Walks
Citywide, www.newyorktalksandwalks.com
888-377-4455
This tour is designed especially for children! It is approximately thirty to forty-five minutes, and is less then a mile long, which will keep little feet happy. Visit their website for a complete list tours they offer!
Hayden Planterium
81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus
212-769-5100
Gaze up at the stars, and enjoy a must see high-tech visual experience! The Hayden Planetarium offers three types of experiences:
- Visit the top half of the sphere, for a one of kind high tech star show
- Visit the bottom half of the sphere where the “Big Bang” exhibit takes you back to the time when the universe began in a dramatic, sensory filled recreation.
There is also a theater show on the Planetarium proper, where you can participate in a voyage through space and time.
