New York: Walking Fifth Avenue
TOP OF THE ROCK
Great city views
Where: 49th to 50th Streets just off 5th Avenue
When: The deck is open daily, from 8:30 a.m.–12 midnight; ticket price is $14/person.
Contact: Visit the Top of the Rock Web site, or call 212.698.2000 for more information.
AMERICAN GIRL PLACE
Dolls, shows, high tea, and more
Where: 609 Fifth Avenue, at 49th Street
When: The store is open at the following times:
Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thur.–Fri. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Contact: Call 877.AG.PLACE to reserve tickets for shows and make reservations to dine in the café or visit the American Girl Place Web site.
BUILD-A-BEAR
Make a stuffed animal pal to take home
Where: 565 Fifth Avenue, at 46th Street
When: The store is open daily, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
The Eat With Your Bear Hands café, located on the lower level, is open daily from 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Contact: Call 212.871.7080, ex 8010, or visit the Build-a-Bear Web site.
NBA STORE
Basketballs, equipment, and a great party spot
Where: 660 Fifth Avenue, between 52nd and 53rd Streets
When: The store is open at the following times:
Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Contact: Call 212.515.6220 or visit the NBA Store Web site.
FAO SCHWARZ
The ultimate toy store. Be sure to save room for ice cream at the store's soda shop
Where: 767 Fifth Avenue, at 59th Street
When: The store is open at the following times: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Contact: Call 212.644.9400 or visit the FAO Schwarz Web site.
MORE FIFTH AVENUE SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
Sony Wonder Technology Lab, 550 Madison Avenue
Play with colors, light, and sound and watch high definition movies, for free!
Hours :
Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–
5 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza
Try the latest video games and electronic toys.
Hours :
Mon.–Thur. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
The FDNY Fire Zone, 34 West 51st Street
Learn what to do in case of, and how to prevent, fires.
Hours :
Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
General admission : Free
Presentation admission : Adults and children $4; seniors (60 and up) $1
The Dahesh Museum, 580 Madison Avenue
In addition to an interesting collection of 19th- and early 20th-century European academic art, the Dahesh has a café that serves both a traditional English tea service and a special teddy bear tea for children, featuring PB&J sandwiches, grilled cheese, cookies, and brownies--all served on colorful China.
Hours : Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission :
Adults $10
Seniors $8
Students $6
Children (under 12) free with adult