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Get ready to zoom down the two-story ice slides at Gaylord National Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort
12 Inexpensive Winter Weekend Getaways for NYC Area Families
Get away with the kids this winter without breaking the bank.
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At Good Day Play Cafe, parents and caregivers can sit back in the cafe at still keep an eye on their kiddos in the play space. Photo by Louise Trapasso
Play Cafes in Brooklyn and Queens
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Chinese Lunar New Year Parades and Celebrations in NYC
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Get your climbing legs ready for Brooklyn Boulders. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Boulders
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Indoor Activities for NYC Kids in Winter

The 53rd Street Library has a beautiful, well-stocked children's section. Photo by Janet Bloom
20 Indoor Places to Play for Free in NYC
Play for FREE at these indoor museums, stores, and kid spots around New York. READ MORE 
The Kartrite indoor water park, located in the Catskills, is home to 80,000 square feet of rides, slides, and pools. Photo courtesy of the Kartrite
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Winter Sports for NYC Kids

Lace up at LeFrak! The Lefrak Center at Lakeside features both a covered and an open-air ice rink. Photo courtesy of Prospect Park
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Winter Getaways from NYC

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Cosy Winter Eats in NYC

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