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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 Beacon Theatre is located on upper Broadway in Manhattan and is considered to be the "older sister" to the world famous Radio City Music Hall. Some of the greatest names in music have performed shows at the Beacon Theatre. Aside from The Allman Brothers' "Beacon Run" of 173 shows on the Beacon stage, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, Jerry Garcia, Phil Collins, Sting, KISS, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews Band, Queen and many more have played their hits at the Beacon Theatre.

For a New York City history lesson, skip the text book and head straight to the source at the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives. The archives were established in an effort to collect, preserve and make available primary information chronicling the social and political history of New York City. The archives serve researchers, journalists, students, exhibit planners and others. Some documents the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives has in its possession include papers of several mayors, the records of the New York City Council, the New York City Housing Authority, the piano maker Steinway & Sons and a Queens History Collection.

Central Park is one of New York City's best known landmarks, so visiting here with your family should be a shoe-in on your list of attractions to see. The park is home to several man-made lakes and ponds, walking and recreation trails, two ice-skating rinks, a wildlife sanctuary and many other natural amenities. Other must-see sights you can experience as a family include The Belvedere Castle, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, and the Central Park Zoo.