Once we got through all of that and made our way up, it was busy and beautiful. The sites were gorgeous and we also had the opportunity to get the audio tour as part of our City Pass. The kids were able to re-cap from our trip on the previous day and see Staten Island, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the Washington Bridge and beyond. The audio tour was fascinating and definitely worth it. The last time I was at the Empire State Bldg. it was at night. I thought it was just as beautiful as it was during the day. A lot less people, but mind you I was up there during the colder months. I also bumped into Seal, one of my favorite singers, who was cuddling up to a tennis star (obviously, this is all pre-Klum).
By the time we were done with the Empire State Building, it was late afternoon and getting close to dinner. The kids were hungry so off we went to a really fun restaurant for the kids. This place is called Mars 2112. It's a space-themed restaurant with a little "ride" before you get to the restaurant. The wait staff were all aliens, there was a little video game room, and the decor was interesting as well. The food was okay. It's a place where the kids enjoy the atmosphere and the adults live vicariously through them. Would we go there again? Probably not, but a good first timer place. It is very similar to the Rainforest Cafe just a different theme. I think the Rainforest Cafe has better food. Another place that was suggested to us was the Jekyll and Hyde Restaurant, but after looking at the website and its description we decided it was a little too scary for our little ones. Definitely a place to check out for adults!
Once again we had a full day and the kids were ready to rest.
Here are some other places that we never got to, but with more time, we would have liked to have seen or experienced.
- Sony Wonder Technology Lab - It's a free interactive museum where sci-tech workshops reveal hidden talents; where feature screening inform visitors, sparking more curiosity all the while.
- Central Park Zoo - 6.5 acre zoo with polar bears, penguins and sea lions. Check out the Tisch Children's Zoo where little ones can pet domestic animals, feed them treats, and explore the enchanted forest.
- New Victory Theater - "NY's Theater for kids and families"; 500 seats and 15 productions to choose from at any given time. Circus acts, puppetry, dance performances, plays, and comedy shows. There are always shows to accommodate every age group.
- Alice's Tea Cup - When children want the royal treatment, head to whimsical Alice's Tea Cup. With quirky cakes and an assortment of teas, this shop is the best place in New York to throw a tea part. The water is twice filtered and boiled to 180 degrees precisely, then used to make international teas, ranging from Grank Keemun to Numalighar. Little pirncesses will never forget the eccentricities.
- Bronx Zoo - The Bronx Zoo’s world-class exhibits such as Congo Gorilla Forest, the Wild Asia Monorail, Tiger Mountain, and our newest exhibit, Madagascar!, get you eye-to-eye with massive crocodiles, majestic tigers, and inquisitive gorillas.
