| many people see New York as a destination to take a | | | | Yes, Central Park is so big it even has its own zoo. |
| long weekend shopping or a romantic mini-break with | | | | Spread over five acres the zoo is home to many |
| a loved one; it is also a fantastic city to take the kids. | | | | fascinating species of animals. The zoo is themed into |
| Quite apart from the sightseeing, New York has many | | | | wonderful areas like the Tropic Zone with a |
| attractions that will keep the children entertained. No | | | | spectacular rainforest surround; the underwater Polar |
| matter whether your kids are the bookish types who | | | | Circle where you can view the playful polar bears as |
| love nothing better than to wander around museums; | | | | they frolic safely behind glass; and the Temperate |
| or whether they’re more action boys and girls, | | | | Territory, home to cute monkeys and sea lions. If you |
| New York has something to please everyone. | | | | have children under six, an even better treat is the |
| Probably one of New York’s most famous | | | | Tisch Children’s Zoo. The Enchanted forest |
| tourist sites, Central Park is more than just a pretty | | | | allows the little ones to get up close and pet the gentle |
| face. Its magnificent expanse is an ideal place to | | | | creatures like goats, pigs, cows and sheep in complete |
| spend an afternoon or an entire day exploring with the | | | | safety. |
| children in tow. While you will probably be happy just | | | | Wollman Rink |
| wandering around the park sightseeing New | | | | If you have some leftover energy after spending the |
| York’s impressive greenery, the kids may want | | | | day sightseeing New York, then grab the kids and |
| something a little more; well you’ve come to the | | | | head to the Wollman Rink. When most people think of |
| right place. | | | | the rink they think of ice-skating, and this is indeed an |
| The Carousel | | | | amazing experience, but in summer as well the rink is |
| The delightful Carousel is popular with the younger | | | | buzzing with inline skaters showing their skills. If |
| visitors and at under a dollar a ride it’s popular | | | | you’re sightseeing New York in winter, bundle |
| with the parents too! In operation since 1871 the | | | | up warm, pad up your knees and elbows and don a |
| wonderfully ornate horses of the carousel never | | | | pair of ice-skates for a whirl around the rink. It is a |
| cease to put a smile on the youngster’s faces. | | | | magical time especially in the evening with the twinkling |
| In the old days, genuine horsepower, in the form of a | | | | lights. In summer, hone your inline skating skills on the |
| mule, was used to keep the Carousel spinning; but | | | | rink and then once you feel confident, rent a pair of |
| nowadays the motorised mechanism provides the | | | | blades and head out into the park. You and the children |
| impetus. Sightseeing New York can be tiring so | | | | can spend a few fun hours exploring the parts of |
| perhaps you may even like to join the children on a | | | | Central Park that you didn’t even know were |
| relaxing ride. | | | | there, stopping for hot dogs and ice-cream along the |
| Central Park Zoo | | | | way. Bliss! |