As a Native New Yawwwrker .. I have been in Florida over 10yrs and this will be my kids 1st Christmas in New york-- ages 6 & 7.. What are the best activities to do besides these that I am already planning:
Ice Skating in Central Park
FAO Schwartz..
Downtown-- Toys R us
Empire State Observatory..
Maybe the Circle Line if its not freezing..
*******We are staying both In the City YAY!! and In Upstate-- Fishkill.. I have family in both.. So maybe Bear Mountain too! and hOpefully the kids will see their first snow!!
Any other suggestions??
Skiing? Sorry, but even New Yorkers seem to forget there's a whole other STATE up here! Or do you mean NYC?!
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How exciting! Possibly 1st snow? Im guessing you will be in the city. The weather transition will be tough, so planning outdoors might be super cold for you guys. Lots of layers of clothing...Rockefeller center, museums, kids friendly broadway musical, hot chocolate at serendipity, Dylan' s candy bar. Do you have daughters? Lunch and tea at American doll. Ground zero, 5th avenue library. Are you referring to toys r us on 34th? It's not a big deal, unless you want to spend some time inside.
Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, a Broadway play (if there are any OK for kids). A subway ride to anywhere. Kids love the subway, at least mine does. Coney Island is probably mostly closed up for the season, but IMO it's worth checking out anyhow. And pizza...eat lots of pizza :) Have fun!!
My mom was from New York. She always says there's nothing like Christmas in New York. What she said was stay in upstate NY where it's full of trees, and quiet beautiful scenery and then go into the city for outings to see Rockefeller Center, the Tree, Macys windows, Ice Skating, and shopping, then back to the country for peace and beauty.
