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The temperature in New York is finally starting to drop, although not precipitously so yet. Nevermind that, though: on Saturday, November 22nd, the American Museum Of Natural History will open their brand-new Polar Rink for its very first holiday season. Located at the rear of the museum (79th & Columbus), the rink--which employs eco-friendly, water-saving synthetic ice--sits on a terrace that gives skaters views of the beautifully round Rose Center For Earth And Space and Theodore Roosevelt Park, which bounds the museum to the north. There's also a seventeen-foot steel bear in the center of the rink, so take that into consideration if you're bringing easily freaked-out children (and hang your camping food from a nearby tree for safety). Admission ranges from $6-10 and includes rentals, with the lower prices going--of course--to Museum members. All things considered, the Polar Rink is your cheapest skating solution in the city.
The following week--on November 28th--the South Street Seaport will open it's 8,000 square-foot skating facility, Seaport Ice. Located on Pier 17 right next to the humungous heated tent, the new rink will offer Lower Manhattan harbor views while skating, and a relatively cheap $5 admission ($7 rental). Live music and lessons will also help this historic district-addition to cut a new path for recreation.
For more on New York's endless ice skating opportunities, check out our ice skating guide.
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Posted on 11/20/2008
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