New York - October with 7 yr old
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New York - October with 7 yr old
My daughter her daughter who is 7 yrs old are doing a three day New York City vacation in October (oct 12).
Do you have suggestions on an itinerary?
Here are a couple things they considering:
Half off ticket booth for play
Statue of Liberty
Thank you for your help!
Do you have suggestions on an itinerary?
Here are a couple things they considering:
Half off ticket booth for play
Statue of Liberty
Thank you for your help!
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That is probably one of the busiest long weekends. I hope they have got reservation for hotel already and the SoL. Half price tickets for a play that a 7 yr old may also be tough.
http://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids
http://www.nycgo.com/articles/kid-friendly-nyc/
http://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids
http://www.nycgo.com/articles/kid-friendly-nyc/
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The Statue of Liberty's torch has been off limits for several decades. You can go to the crown, but you have to reserve months in advance. It's unlikely there are still tickets for early October, but you should look, now.
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For a 7 year old I would definitely do the Museum of Natural History - kids all love dinos and gems are also fun for girls. She also might enjoy the Met (Egyptian collection and Costume Institute).
Also good are the Staten Island ferry or one of the Circle Line boat trips (the latter with commentary - the former really for commuters but a decent view of the Statue of Liberty).
Also Top of the Rock and consider FAO Schwartz toy store. And possibly a broadway show geared to kids like Lion King.
Also good are the Staten Island ferry or one of the Circle Line boat trips (the latter with commentary - the former really for commuters but a decent view of the Statue of Liberty).
Also Top of the Rock and consider FAO Schwartz toy store. And possibly a broadway show geared to kids like Lion King.
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While I would never do a carriage ride myself, I think it might be a good choice for you. Just realize that it's expensive and you don't go far.
Your daughter might be a bit young for a play, but look at Cinderella, Lion King, and Matilda. The Lion King does not generally discount. And see what's playing at the New Victory Theater, which is family friendly.
Your daughter might be a bit young for a play, but look at Cinderella, Lion King, and Matilda. The Lion King does not generally discount. And see what's playing at the New Victory Theater, which is family friendly.
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Does the 7 year old like climbing 200 stairs to the crown?? You might also want to visit the Children's Museum because there's a great exhibit on for children of all ages about Jazz. www.cmom.org . The Swiss Cottage Marionette theater will be doing a sequel to Hansel and Gretel based in NYC. Open House New York is that weekend and there are plenty of activities for kids and I am a great believer in taking kids to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. http://thestarryeye.typepad.com/expl...-and-kids.html
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I think all of the tickets to the crown are going to be gone by this time - you might still get tickets to go inside.
I remember going with my parents when I was about 8 and my dad and I climbed as far as we were allowed - in the last ice age - think it was the crown. My mom stayed in the base with my 4 YO brother.
I remember going with my parents when I was about 8 and my dad and I climbed as far as we were allowed - in the last ice age - think it was the crown. My mom stayed in the base with my 4 YO brother.
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Crown access reservations are indeed sold out until mid November, mid week.
tickets.statuecruises.com/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?Merchant=STC&CategoryGroupExternalID=STCT&CategoryExternalID=NYCrown
tickets.statuecruises.com/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?Merchant=STC&CategoryGroupExternalID=STCT&CategoryExternalID=NYCrown