What are some great things to do near Penn Station, NYC?

My family and I are taking a train trip to upstate NY, and have an hour and fortyfive minute layover in NYC. Someone suggested we go to the Empire State Bldg. but I'm not sure we will have enough time to make it through the lines. I need suggestions on what to do in order to keep my nine yr old busy during our layover.What are some great things to do near Penn Station, NYC?
you are pretty close to times square- i would go there! eat and shop. maybe hit madame tussads wax museam! that will be plenty!What are some great things to do near Penn Station, NYC?
you can go to the air and space museum at the intrepid aircraft carrier. If you will be in the city during the week it should not be too crowded. this week is fleet week so don't go this week. to many people. You can get a cab and be there in 5 minutes it is on 44 street and the Hudson river.What are some great things to do near Penn Station, NYC?
You're only staying in town for almost two hours, which means there is not enough time to get things done around the Penn Station area. Therefore, I would recommend waiting for your train in Penn Station.



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You don't have time to go very far, but like people you should probably go toward Times Square. I'd walk up toward 42nd street on 8th avenue, then turn right on 42nd street and just walk around and enjoy the bright lights and the store fronts. There will be a huge mob to get through (mostly tourists like yourselves) and if you get as far as Broadway, you'll see sights you may have seen on TV. Huge lighted ads, bright lights, the whole thing.



Then you might want to splurge on a cab to head back. It will only be a few dollars and you'll have another New York experience.