The Bronx Zoo is great! You can spend a whole day there. Also, even if you don't want to buy anything, walking through FAO Schwarz on 5th Ave is a blast for little ones! Take a ride through Central Park on a horse and carriage. There's also a great playground in the park. There's also the Brooklyn Children's Museum, but I've never been. Just being in the city (especially Times Square) is a stimulating experience for everyone! Good luck!
2007-06-22 02:28:49
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answered by specialcay06 2
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Hello! I've a U.S. student studying in London right now. I've been to 16 of the 27 EU countries so let me tell ou what I know. First of all, the fact of the matter is, that you will not get the same bang for the buck visiting the big countries (France, London) as you will in some of the off-the-beaten trail cities. In Paris and London especially, you will find yourself paying more, seeing things you've seen before (on postcards) and being treated like another tourist. That said, if you are in Europe for 11 days, and since you will be travelling from India, it would be sensible to visit London, since you will be able to orient yourselves to the time zone/culture without having to go through the language barrier. The second reason London is a great staritng point is that, if you would rather spend your money on dinner/hotels than on flights, then London is also the jumping off point for Easyjet and Ryanair flights, both of which will take you to great European cities for as little as $40/20p. That said, here are some places you should consider: Vienna, Austria (2-4 days) - Less touristy than Paris, and the architecture is stunning . It's not as romantic (they speak German, not French, after all) but the Viennese cafe culture, the unbelievable palaces, and the sensible locals will more than make up for it. Riga, Latvia (1-3 days) - The undiscovered gem of the new EU countries. The city center is unlike anything you've seen - completely art nouveau, with every building facade covered by sculpted faces and the like. The night life here is also incredible. Istanbul, Turkey (As long as you can stay) - It's not 100% Europe, but it's within flight distance, and it feels like the center of a (if not "the") universe. No way to sum it up in a paragraph, but a quick wikipedia search might do the trick. Anywhere, Italy (2-3 days per city) - Walk by the beach, buy some cream gelati (vanilla ice cream) and see the place European tourists have been flocking to for 400 years. You cannot go wrong going anywhere Italy, but generally avoid Milan (overpriced and overcrowd) and tend towards the classics: Venice, Rome, and Florence. Krakow, Poland (1-3 days) - Europe's laregest open air plaza (we're talking acres and acres of open air walking space) and a beautiful city centre that survived World War II. The food is great (Kebabs and Pierogi). Lisbon or Porto, Portugal (1-4 days) - Portugal is advertising itself as "Europe's West Coast" and it's not difficult to see why. Relaxed locales, beautiful beaches, modern transportation, and the knowledge that you've haven't been suckered into the "East Coast" metropolis of Barcelona are all key attractions. Portugal is the poorest/cheapest country in Western Europe, which may be an attraction or it may eb a turn off, depending on what you are looking for! Finally, the ONLY travel books worth buying for Europe are the Lonely Planet guides, which I highly, highly recommend. Good luck, and enjoy your stay!
2016-05-17 09:20:58
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answered by ? 3
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Hmmm, a few suggestions...
Bronx Zoo or Central Park Zoo
Toys R' Us in Times Square
Sesame Place (but it's in NJ a little further away)
Coney Island Aquarium + Park
O yea specialday! Totally forgot FAO!
2007-06-22 02:27:43
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answered by antisocialgirl06 3
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Museum of Natural History (admission is a voluntary donation) check out the gem room (carpeted and you can touch some of the rocks) and the whale room. The childrens zoo in central park. There is a great playground on 77st and columbus ave. The other suggestions are also good.
2007-06-22 02:55:49
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answered by Anonymous
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