Fun Things to Do in Manhattan, New York

Empire State Building

• The Empire State Building is one of New York City's landmarks. It is a popular tourist attraction and sees more than 3.5 million visitors every year. From the observatory deck on the 85th floor, visitors have a beautiful view of the city, 1,050 feet above the streets. At the end of your visit, stop by one of the building's restaurants or sushi bar for lunch or dinner.

  Empire State Building
  250 Fifth Ave.
  New York, NY 10018
  212-736-3100
  esbnyc.com

National Comedy Theatre

• The National Comedy Theatre is a fun interactive night time activity. Similar to the television show "Whose Line is it Anyway," comedians use improvisation and perform a series of games and scenes based on audience suggestions. The National Comedy Theatre holds shows every Friday and Saturday nightsm open to all ages. Tickets range from $12 to $15.

  National Comedy Theatre
  347 W. 36th ST.
  New York, NY 10018
  212-629-5202
  manhattancomedy.com

Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum

• Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum is home to more than 200 life-size wax creations. Visitors can interact and take photographs with all your favorite stars. Some of the famous wax figures at the museum include Barack Obama, Princess Diana, Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Depp and Derek Jeter. The museum also has a new 4-D theater inside where visitors can feel a part of the film with wind and snow special effects.

  Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum
  234 W. 42nd St.
  New York, NY 10036
  800-246-8872
  nycwax.com

Central Park

• Central Park has a variety of activities for visitors. Ride the park's famous carousel. Or, go on a guided tour and learn about the park's history and ecology. Ten different tours emphasize several areas of the park, according to the Central Park website. If you want to tour the park by yourself, go on a wildlife watch and look out for the different species of birds, squirrels and waterfowl that inhabit the park.

  Central Park Conservancy
  14 E. 60th St.
  New York, NY 10022
  212-310-6600
  centralparknyc.org

Rockefeller Center

• If you are visiting Manhattan during the winter, check out the famous tree at Rockefeller Center. Another fun activity there is NBC Studios. Tours are offered daily and visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at NBC television shows and studios. If you arrive early, you may get to see hosts of the NBC show, The Today Show. The Rockefeller Center also has a variety of specialty stores and dining options.

  Rockefeller Center
  1250 Avenue of the Americas
  New York, NY 10112
  212-632-3975
  rockefellercenter.com