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If you're planning a visit to New York City, you'll quickly find that searching for fun things to do will not require a lot of effort. We'll explore a few options for you in this article, but you may want to make sure you pick up a free entertainment or weekend guide from any of the free providers found on most street corners. These publications involve a lot of research and will help give you an idea of how best to plan your stay in the city in which activity will take place.

Finding fun things do in New York City really depends on what you're looking for. If you're on the hunt for family related fun, you can start with the plethora of museums and venues geared towards the younger generations.

For a unique and genuine New York experience, make sure you spend some time exploring the South Street Seaport. Here you'll find yourself engulfed in maritime History as you walk into a bustling seaport with tall ships and old fashioned style docks and original port structures. The South Street Seaport also plays host to numerous street vendors and performers who have mastered the art at keeping you entertained. You'll see jugglers, musicians, magicians, cyclists, comedians, actors, and just about every other talent just waiting for the chance to light up your world with awe and enjoyment. Here you'll also find the opportunity to sail around Manhattan Island aboard an authentic tall ship, or any of the available smaller, more modern touring boats. And while you're visiting the port, don't forget to pay a visit to the many shops and restaurants, many providing some of the countries freshest and tastiest seafood.

For the adults looking for some fun in the big apple, you've got an unlimited supply of unique coffee shops, lounges, bars, and world famous nightclubs. Once you warm your stomach with a few of New York's finest spirits, the options keep rolling in.

New York has ample theatres to choose from. Watch a European style dance show, catch a few hours of superb acting, or drop into any of the many comedy clubs just waiting to open up and having you laughing until sunrise.

Speaking of comedy, if you plan on being in New York during the month of November, you may want to consider timing your trip so that you can catch the New York Comedy Festival. This event attracts some of the world's funniest comedians and is considered by many to be the ultimate comedy experience. The New York Comedy Festival takes place on November 7th through the 12th.

In any event, finding fun things to do in New York City is not in any way a difficult challenge. In fact, there's really no challenge at all. Because of the city's enormous size you'll quickly notice the bustling businesses make sure you're fully aware of what they have to offer. This is quickly apparent as soon as you step into the busy streets and find information at every turn.

Be safe, and have a blast. This is one of the greatest city's in the world!