F.A.O. Schwarz is a toy store located on Fifth Avenue. The store was founded by Frederick August Otto Schwarz, who opened the first store in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1862. This gigantic toy store is a child's dream, with features inside that include a candy store, 20,000 computer-operated multi-colored lights, and an enormous piano that children can dance on. The store also has worldwide shipping, a multilingual staff, complimentary personal shoppers, complimentary gift-wrapping and free delivery to Manhattan hotels.
F.A.O. Schwarz
767 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10153
212-644-9400
fao.com
The Bronx Zoo is great place to take young children. Your child will be able to see animals like the snow leopard, polar bear, tiger and the red panda. Kids can tour exhibits such as Jungleworld, Madagascar and the indoor rain forest. Take your children for a spin on the Zucker Bug Carousel, which they will definitely enjoy. Hungry visitors can eat at Dancing Crane Cafe, a 17,500-square-foot restaurant that has indoor and outdoor seating. Other eateries located at the zoo are Terrace Cafe, Grizzly Goodies Corner, Northern Pond, Asia Plaza and Somba Village.
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd.
New York, NY 10460
718-220-5100
bronxzoo.com
Boomerang Toys store was rated the best toy store in New York by the Nickelodeon Parents' Picks 2009. This toy store for young children is family owned and operated. Many of the toys sold here are educational playthings that stimulate the mind and children's creativity. The store carries a wide range of toys, including trains, dolls and stuffed animals.
Boomerang Toys
119 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-226-7650
boomerangtoys.com
