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Betsy's Buddies go to New York City
By Betsy McCormack
On a recent New York City trip with my daughter, I discovered that staying
in the Central Park West area afforded all sorts of "magic
moments" for a 2-3 year old.
Maggie loved the clippity-clop sounds of the horse and buggies and exposure
to the elevators, doormen, dog-walkers and joggers. Located mid-park at 64th
and 5th you can find the $1 carousel ride and the zoo and wildlife center.
Although we missed it, I'm sure Maggie would have enjoyed feeding animals
such as sea lions at 11:30 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m.
The rule of thumb for travel with my youngster in nice weather includes
outside activities such as the above or pushing the stroller down 5th Avenue
(perhaps to F.A.O. Schwartz), or watching skaters at Rockefeller Plaza, etc.
For a cold or rainy day, just head for the PlaySpace at 92nd and Broadway.
It is a two-level activity center with slides, motor-skill development toys,
puppets and a snack station with appropriate kid's food. Maggie's favorite
spot was the huge sand box. Expect a "scene" from your child when
it is time to leave.
The Children's Museum of Manhattan, located between Amsterdam and Broadway
with garages on W. 83rd street, is five fascinating floors of interactive
exhibits. As we entered the Body Odyssey, a journey through the human body,
Maggie rushed through the blood tunnel, climbed through the digestive path
and went down the "wrong pipe" to visit the lungs.
The American Museum of Natural History at 79th and Central Park West
features a butterfly conservatory where Maggie got a close up look at the
flutterers as they ate and rested in the trees. She stood very still and a
butterfly landed on her hand. She liked that - and so did I. In the same
area, a brief visit to the Planetarium could be considered. Although Maggie
didn't understand the earth and space concept, she did like sitting in the
dark and watching the star show.
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