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Best Things to Do with Preschoolers in NYC

Introduce your preschooler to art in a laid back way at Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens, which is stunning in any season. Photo by Jody Mercier
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Hop on the subway, bus, or ferry to hit 14 miles of city-owned beaches.
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