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Things to do in New York City for a 10-Year-Old Boy

The City of New York is often viewed as catering to an adult crowd; however the city also has another dimension, catering to 10-year-old boys visiting the city. Boys will find that the city has a number of fun, creative options that will challenge and educate them, while also allowing them to explore different areas of the city.

Paley Center
- The Paley center, formerly known as the museum of television and radio, is home to visual and auditory artifacts. Here, 10-year-old boys can sort through large archives of television/radio shows and choose from a collection of over 50,000 titles, states ny.com. Vdeo/radio consoles are provided for children to sit and watch the title of their choice, with access to shows that are no longer available on mainstream television.
  
  The Paley Center (formerly the museum of television and radio)
  25 West 52 Street
  New York, NY 10019
  212- 621- 6600
  paleycenter.org
Bronx Zoo
- Boys will be fascinated and amazed to visit the Bronx Zoo, home to animals such as the Chinese alligators, snow leopards, gorillas and 40 other species, states ny.com. The zoo provides an educational experience for young boys to explore and visit animals that would be otherwise inaccessible to them. The Bronx Zoo is quite large because of the animal-friendly habitats, which allow children to see them in surroundings like their natural habitats.
  
  Bronx Zoo
  Fordham road and Bronx River Parkway
  New York, NY US
  718- 367-1010
  bronxzoo.com
Wollman Rink
- The Wollman Rink is in the heart of Central Park. Depending on the season, boys can either rent ice skates or inline skates and practice their skills. During the winter there is a large ice rink and in the summer, inline skates can be rented to explore the whole Central Park and visit some of the other events throughout the area. Wollman Rink also hosts parties so there are always events taking place for boys to take part in and meet other boys their age.
  
  Wollman Rink
  Central Park near East 64th Street
  New York, NY
  212- 439- 6900
  wollmanskatingrink.com
Djoniba Dance and Drum Center
- The Djoniba Dance and Drum Center offers a multitude of activities for 10-year-old boys to explore their creative music side. Boys can decide whether to take drum classes and explore African drumming techniques or check out the martial arts and hip hop classes. Boys don´t need to have any previous experience to take part. They will be with other children their age and through the process of learning will develop friendships with others around them.
  
  Djoniba Dance and Drum Centre
  37 East 18th Street, 7th Floor
  New York, NY 10003
  212- 477- 3464
  djoniba.com