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Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
ILs are coming the weekend after New Years. We are taking them to see the tree at Rockefeller Center and want to do a few other things with them.
I was thinking ice skating in Bryant Park for my little nephew...
Any suggestions for indoor things to do / see? I think they've done Madame Tussauds. Maybe a museum? I'm not sure how big on museums they are...
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
are they the type to enjoy playing with the toys at F.A.O Schwartz, or is that just me? I LOVE that store during the holidays 
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| Posted 12/5/07 1:27 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
How about a broadway play or off broadway play? A nice dinner?
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
Posted by neenie
are they the type to enjoy playing with the toys at F.A.O Schwartz, or is that just me? I LOVE that store during the holidays
Oh great idea! My SIL has always wanted to go there with her son. Even Toys R Us in Times Square might do (but I'm an FAO Schwartz fan myself!) We could also show my MIL Tiffany's while we're down there...
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| Posted 12/5/07 1:28 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
Posted by luckysmom
How about a broadway play or off broadway play? A nice dinner?
We do that with them every time they come. This time it's not possible b/c one of my SILs has to leave around dinnertime to catch a flight while the rest of us stay back. We'll definitely do a late lunch or early dinner, though. Good idea.
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| Posted 12/5/07 1:29 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
I think I heard on the news that there is a light show in Grand Central every hour (I don't pass through there so I'm not 100% sure). You could get something at the starbucks and hang out to watch.
Check out the windows at Macy's, Saks, Lord & Taylor.
Macy's Holiday Lane floor - all the trees are set up.
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| Posted 12/5/07 1:52 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
You can take them to the Madame Tusseu museum.
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| Posted 12/5/07 1:57 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
All great ideas, thanks!
I didn't know about Grand Central. That would be perfect, as we wouldn't have to walk too far. (MIL can't walk too, too long b/c she has a bad knee)
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
If you're going to Rockefeller Center, go to the "Top of the Rock". It's the Rockefeller building that stands behind the tree, and up on top you get to see a beautiful view of the NYC and surrounding areas.
I went in March and although windy and cold, the views were absolutely stunning! Much better than the Empire State Building.
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| Posted 12/5/07 2:28 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
I hadn't thought about Top of the Rock - totally forgot about it. Another great idea.
Thanks!
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
Posted by Kara
I hadn't thought about Top of the Rock - totally forgot about it. Another great idea.
Thanks!
The plus is it's indoors, so it will help keep you warm until you decide to walk outside at the top to see the view.
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| Posted 12/5/07 2:31 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
Posted by PotofLuck06
If you're going to Rockefeller Center, go to the "Top of the Rock". It's the Rockefeller building that stands behind the tree, and up on top you get to see a beautiful view of the NYC and surrounding areas.
I went in March and although windy and cold, the views were absolutely stunning! Much better than the Empire State Building.
the view comes at a price though...I think it's $20 per person.
what about the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island?
walking over the Brooklyn Bridge. Dinner at the South Street Seaport?
there are TONS of museums.
there is the Lower East Side Tenement Museum if you want something a lil bit different than MOMA or the Met.
there is the Hayden Planetarium and the Natural History Musuem.
there's the NYC Transit Museum.
the list could go on forever.
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| Posted 12/5/07 2:33 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
The Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Gardens is GREAT!
etd. photos from when we went
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| Posted 12/5/07 2:54 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
Here's more info on Grand Central Kaleidoscope Light Show
Dec. 01 - Jan. 01
Grand Central
Click the Holiday Fair box on the lower right hand corner of the page.
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
rockefeller center
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| Posted 12/5/07 3:12 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
From NY Magazine:
Also the Museum of Natural History has a display on mythical creatures that looks cool.
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| Posted 12/5/07 3:28 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
You should go to Madame Tussauds 
A while ago I went on the behind the scenes tour at NBC I didn't pay so I'm not sure if it was expensive but that was interesting. I was trying to stalk Conan.
My cousins loved the ferris wheel in Toys R Us but they are 10 so your mil may not enjoy it as much as them.
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| Posted 12/5/07 3:55 PM |
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
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A while ago I went on the behind the scenes tour at NBC I didn't pay so I'm not sure if it was expensive but that was interesting. I was trying to stalk Conan.
Funny, I didn't know you were a priest.
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
The behind the scenes tour at MSG is pretty interesting. They take you in the locker rooms, onto the floor, into the sky boxes.
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Re: Things to do in NYC on a Saturday in the winter
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A while ago I went on the behind the scenes tour at NBC I didn't pay so I'm not sure if it was expensive but that was interesting. I was trying to stalk Conan.
Funny, I didn't know you were a priest.
It's a weekend thing
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Father MeNBobs! 
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Posted by PotofLuck06
If you're going to Rockefeller Center, go to the "Top of the Rock". It's the Rockefeller building that stands behind the tree, and up on top you get to see a beautiful view of the NYC and surrounding areas.
I went in March and although windy and cold, the views were absolutely stunning! Much better than the Empire State Building.
there is the Lower East Side Tenement Museum if you want something a lil bit different than MOMA or the Met.
I was actually going to suggest this, I'm glad someone did! It was great experience!
Tenement Museum Link
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museum of natural history is great for kids and people not into museums... it's very visual and has some amazing stuff. It's also right off of central park.....
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