If you and the family are in New York City for the holidays, then skating at the Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center is a must. This is one of the nation's most magical places and family time here will be a memorable and special experience. After the family is done skating, explore the attractions that surround Rockefeller Center.
The Drawing Center is a museum that offers nonprofit exhibition space to focus solely on the exposition of drawings, both historical and contemporary. The Center has presented more than 230 exhibitions and has published over 85 catalogs. The New York Times has called the gallery "one of the city's most highly respected small art museums."
M.I.A, Missy Higgins, Beastie Boys, Tegan and Sara, Dream Theater, Boy George, Robert Earl Keen, Nine Inch Nails, Kid Cudi, Deadmau5, Florence and the Machine, The Smashing Pumpkins, and hundreds more have performed at Terminal 5. And it's no wonder why this entertainment venue packs a punch when it comes to star power; Terminal5 is operated by The Bowery Presents. Check out the schedule to see who's taking the stage next.
Take an underwater adventure as a family as you explore the attractions at the New York Aquarium. The seaside aquarium is the oldest in the nation and is home to over 350 species, including animals like sharks, sea otters, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, and octopuses. Some of the exhibitions you'll see are Explore the Shore, Sea Cliffs, Conservation Hall, and Alien Stingers.