Places to go with 4 1/2 year-old girl

I figured the parents would be the best ones to ask this question!

My 4 1/2 year-old niece is coming to visit for a sleepover. Any ideas of fun places to take her or fun things to do with her in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn or Nassau County?

Also, any fun restaurant recomendations?

I am trying to avoid going to the American Girl Place because she does not have a doll, so if we go there, I am going to have to buy her one (though her childless aunt and uncle can spoil her!!)

Also, we took her brothers to the Museum of Natural History and Mars 2112 and she wants to do something "different" so those 2 places are out.

Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!

Message edited 9/16/2008 1:19:42 PM.

Re: Places to go with 4 1/2 year-old girl

How about Central Park Zoo, a carriage ride (though I am totally against them, I think she would get a kick out of it) then something fun like Alice's Tea Cup.

http://www.alicesteacup.com/

Edited to fix link.

Message edited 9/16/2008 1:51:10 PM.