Things for a toddler to do in nyc

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The City that Never Sleeps may, at first glance, not appear to be a child-friendly city. Adults can indulge in Broadway plays, first-class restaurants and all-night bars. But, what is a toddler to in the Big Apple? Plenty. New York City is full of entertaining places to take your little one. From finding a castle in Central Park, viewing the Statue of Liberty from a boat ride or dancing on the world's largest piano, New York City offers the perfect activity for your toddler.

1. Belvedere Castle

   • Take your toddler to Belvedere Castle in Central Park for a day of fun with nature, playgrounds and family-oriented events. Designed in 1865 as a simple fantasy structure, the castle now boasts the Henry Luce Nature Observatory, where toddlers can discover paper mâ-ché- birds and tanks full of turtles and fish. Children can roam to the top of the castle or play in one of the many outdoor playgrounds. The castle conducts free family programs that include bird-watching events, storytelling and a yearly haunted castle event.

   Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Children's Garden

   • Help your toddler find his green thumb at the Children's Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Constructed in 1914, the garden focuses on teaching children good nature stewardship. Toddlers can participate in the Spring Trees and Saplings program by planting crops and flowers during the spring and harvesting them in the fall. Children can also enjoy the main conservatory fountain filled with giant goldfish, ponds full of fish and turtles and the rabbits that wander the gardens.

   NYC Boat Tours

   • Take your little one on a tour of New York's landmarks within a few hours. New York City has ferry and boat trips that run daily. Toddlers will enjoy the bright lights of the city on a two-hour Harbor Lights Cruise from Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. The cruise features spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. Also, the Staten Island Ferry, which runs between Manhattan and Staten Island, is free and runs 24 hours a day, as of March 2011.

   FAO Schwarz

   • Spend a day at the oldest toy store in the United States. FAO Schwarz offers toys for purchase in addition to the chance for your child to interact with such items as the company's 22-foot piano from the movie "Big" and life-sized Lego figures. The store has a Grand Hall, a Muppet workshop, Madame Alexander Doll Factory and FAO Schweetz, a New York-style candy shop. The store also features its own line of toys, including cloth dolls, puzzles and stuffed animals. What's a toddler not to love?

Source: www.ehow.com

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