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jeff bergman, mattes renã/hemis.fr/getty images S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 | W E S T W O R L D A L B E R T A 15 Explore the Urban Jungle in New York City With restaurants, shows and attractions geared to those travelling with kids in tow, the Big Apple is an ideal place for a cosmo- politan spring break. Start your adventures in the centre of it all: Times Square, a spot that surges with energy. You could spend an entire day here just tak- ing in the spectacle, from costumed superheroes mugging for photos to the flurry of lights that never stop flashing and the infamous Naked Cowboy strumming his guitar (important: he's not actually naked). Also check out the Square's megastores, which double as mini theme parks. ese include a massive Disney Store, M&M's World (as chocolatey as it sounds) and a Toys "R" Us with a six-storey Ferris wheel inside. Then, line up at TKTS, a busy ticket booth run by the eatre Development Fund that sells same-day seats to Broadway and Off- Broadway shows for up to half off. Kid-friendly shows The Lion King, Aladdin and Roald Dahl's Matilda are all currently running. e Off-Broadway New Victory eater specializes in family-friendly programming and even offers workshops – at its New 42nd Street Studios, just a few doors down – for dramatically inclined kids and their parents. When you're ready for some fresh air, Central Park awaits. Home to skating rinks and walking paths, and even a small but fascinating zoo (the penguin pool is a high- light), it's the perfect place to blow off some steam. en head to the legendary Tavern on the Green, right next to the Park's Sheep Meadow, for some hot chocolate. Don't Miss: e open- ing ceremony at FAO Schwarz, when living toy sol- diers herald the start of another busy, whimsical day. en go inside and play a tune with your feet on the giant piano, just like Tom Hanks did in the movie Big. Insider Tip: Kids pining for a taste of home will love Peanut Butter & Co., where PB&J makes up most of the menu. Try the super-indulgent Elvis sandwich, which is grilled and stuffed with bananas and honey. Bacon is optional. e Best Part: A trip to New York can be both fun and educational. Make sure to include a visit to the American Museum of Natural History, which is home to loads of hands-on activities designed with kids in mind. Save up to 40% on six admissions, including the Empire State Building Observatory and American Museum of Natural History, by purchasing a New York City PASS before you travel. From US$119. AMATravel.ca/Activities A life-size fibreglass model of a blue whale looms over the Hall of Ocean Life in New York's Museum of Natural History; (below) any family trip to the Big Apple should include a visit to Ellis Island. 4

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