This information was taken from the official government website, so
it is approved for children and teenagers. Getting the web links was
more difficult, but here you are!

It is in alphabetical order, however, for teens jump to the bottom.
I think that teenagers will find the last website, Visiting New York
with Teenagers, has a lot of cool information!

At the end is the Top 6 Broadway Shows for Families.


Brooklyn Children's Museum
Founded in 1899, The Brooklyn Children's Museum was the world's
first museum for kids.
http://207.10.200.30/


The Brooklyn Expedition
This Web site is a collaborative project that brings together the
resources of the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Brooklyn Museum of
Art, and the Brooklyn Public Library to provide a single educational
resource for children.
http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/


Central Park's Events for Kids
Central Park offers a variety of children's activities, both indoor
and out, throughout the year.
http://www.centralparknyc.org/thingstodo/3102


Childrens Museum of the Arts
New York City's only hands-on art museum for children, the CMA gives
kids ages one to twelve a chance to dabble to their hearts' content
in the visual and performing arts.
http://cmany.org/intro.php?pn=home


Children's Museum of Manhattan
Interactive activities, classes, and family programs make this
museum educational and engaging for everyone.
http://www.cmom.org/


City Lights Youth Theatre
The City Lights Youth Theatre provides City kids an opportunity to
perform on stage. Find out upcoming about classes and performances.
http://www.clyouththeatre.org/


CITYarts
CITYarts empowers children and youth by bringing them together with
professional artists to create public art that addresses civic and
social issues, impacts their lives, and transforms their
communities.
http://www.cityarts.org/


Theater Discounts for Teens from High 5 Tickets to the Arts High 5
Tickets to the Arts provides discount tickets to City cultural
events for teens ages 13 to 18.
http://www.highfivetix.org/splash.aspx


Empire State Building Online Activities for Kids
Get your children excited about visiting the Empire State Building;
find coloring pages, an art gallery, and online games at the
landmark's official Web site.
http://www.esbny.com/kids/index.cfm?CFID=5300047&CFTOKEN=89892576


Floating the Apple
Floating the Apple is a non-profit group committed to reintroducing
the public, and especially children, to the joys of rowing and
sailing on the city's waterways by hosting rowing and sailing
expeditions, as well as boat building activities.
http://www.floatingtheapple.org/


Jewish Children's Learning Lab
The Jewish Children's Learning Lab in Manhattan engages school age
children and accompanying adults in the exploration of Jewish
culture and heritage through interactive exhibitions and educational
programs.
http://www.jcllcm.com/



The Natural Classroom
The Urban Park Rangers have joined with one of the national's
premiere educational institutions, the National Geographic Society,
to bring you an innovative series of education programs.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_divisions/urban_park_range
rs/pd_ur_natural_class.html


New York City Guide for Parents
GoCityKids is a great City resource for parents. You can find
information on lodging, dining, entertainment, and activities that
you and your children can enjoy.
http://www.gocitykids.com/?area=197


New York Kids
NewYorkKids.net contains over 350 pages of fun New York City family
activities, shows, museums, and more.
http://www.newyorkkids.net/


Prospect Park's Children's Corner
In addition to educational and recreational opportunities for
children throughout Prospect Park, the Children's Corner has special
treasures for kids.
http://www.prospectpark.org/dest/main.cfm?target=chil


The River Project
This marine biology field station, dedicated to the preservation of
marine species and their habitats, has a long list of events
designed to provide education and hands-on experiences to the City's
residents.
http://www.riverproject.org/


Staten Island Children's Museum
Find out about current exhibits and hours of operation for the
Staten Island Children's Museum at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
http://www.statenislandkids.org/


Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Tribeca Performing Arts Center offers great programs for the entire
family each year with its Family Folk & Fairy Tales series.
http://www.tribecapac.org/children.htm


Visiting New York with Teenagers
Traveling with teenagers can be difficult, but New York offers many
activities and events that appeal to young people. Find out more at
NYC & Company.
http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagePkey=204



Top 6 Best Broadway Shows for Families
1 - Beauty and the Beast
2 - The Lion King
3 - Tarzan
4 - Blue Man Group: Tubes (this is cooolll!!!)
5 - Wicked (The Wizard of Oz) - tells the story from the Wickedy
Witch of the West's perspective
6 - Hairspray




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