There’s no better place for the family to find things that everyone will enjoy than New York City, with its reputation as a place for young and old to enjoy in equal measure. Here are some great places in the city people of all ages can enjoy together.

With such kid-friendly touches as booster seats for the smallest visitors, large bathrooms with changing tables, and lockers for storing your bags and coats, The New Victory Theater (229 W. 42nd St., 646-223-3010) is ideal for families with children. Some shows are only 60 minutes of song and dance to keep little ones interested, while others are aimed at teens and tackle social issues.

If you crave being close to celebrities, or at least replicas of them, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (234 W. 42nd St. btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves., 1-800-246-8872) is right across the street from the “New Vic.” The whole family will enjoy getting close to favorite actors, world leaders, musicians, and sports stars in all their three dimensional splendor.

If you’re lucky enough to be visiting New York City when the weather is clear and dry, maximize your time outdoors. Central Park is gorgeous this time of year — but isn’t it always so? There is no shortage of things to see, including a wildlife center and a castle. One of the best ways to see Central Park is by taking a bicycle tour with Central Park Bicycle Tours (departs from 2 Columbus Circle, 59th St. & Broadway, 212-541-8759 for reservations). They’ll take you on a two-hour guided bike tour through the Park. Not only is this a great way to learn more about the city, but great exercise as well. Visit Strawberry Fields, the three-acre international garden of peace honoring John Lennon, Belvedere Castle, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, the Shakespeare Garden, and much more.

The New York Aquarium (Surf Ave. & W. 8th St., Brooklyn, 718-265-FISH) in Coney Island is the only aquarium in New York City, with exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals. The young ones can learn about animals living as far away as the Southwest coast of Africa and the Arctic to those found locally in our own Hudson River. Whether you’re getting wrapped up in the tentacles of jellies in the Alien Stingers exhibit, being awestruck by walruses in the rocky coastline of Sea Cliffs, or cheering on the California sea lions during their Aquatheater presentations, you’re always close to some of the world’s most amazing wildlife.

The Roller Rinks at Chelsea Piers (Pier 62, 23rd St. and the Hudson River, 212-336-6200) offers general skating on the only professional-sized outdoor roller rink on the island. Go aerial on a skateboard or inline aggressive skates in the 21,000-square-foot Skate Park. The rinks are located right next to the Hudson River.

On those sunny days, Central Park’s Victorian Gardens Amusement Park (Central Park, enter at 59th St, & Sixth Ave., 212-982-2229) will provide plenty of activities. It features rides (specifically designed for children ages 2-12) like the Rockin’ Tug, the Kite Flyer, and the Family Swinger. For the real youngsters not quite old enough for the rides on the outside rink surface, they can enjoy the coin-operated rides, which will entertain them inside the concession area. There are also interactive games, clowns, balloon sculptors, face painters, and food like cotton candy and candy apples. General admission is $6.50 on weekdays and $7.50 on weekends (children under 36” tall are free with a paid adult at all times). Ride and game tickets are $1 each, with most priced at two to three tickets each. Unlimited-ride wristbands are $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends.

For the TV junkie in all of us, the Museum of Television and Radio (25 W. 52nd St., 212-621-6600) offers classic television and radio from Inky Dink to Walter Winchell, Edward R. Murrow to “Mork and Mindy,” and Abbott & Costello to “Kate and Allie,” in individual listening/viewing stations, plus a daily schedule of screenings. Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, MTR gives children ages 9 & up a chance to create their own radio program through “Re-creating Radio.” This month’s programs include “Robin Hood and Terrible Tom” (5/20), “The Hawk of the West” (6/3), “Powergirls and the Brothers Evil” (6/10), and “The Lamp of Olah” (6/17). Plus, each child gets to take home their own copy of the finished recording!

A trip to New York City wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Toys“R”Us Times Square (1514 Broadway @ 44th St., 800-869-7787). This international flagship store combines the fun attractions of an amusement park with the themes and excitement of a toy store that kids of all ages can enjoy. From the moment you walk in the door and catch a glimpse of the 60-foot Ferris Wheel, you feel as though you’ve stepped into a toy wonderland. Watch out for the life-sized Jurassic Park T-Rex! There are always special events, too; call 646-366-8855 for the latest.

For a look at toys from when you (or your parents or grandparents) were a kid, stop in at The Forbes Galleries (62 Fifth Ave. @12th St., 212-206-5548). The galleries feature 500 vintage toy boats, a 10,000-strong army of toy soldiers in battle dioramas, and early versions of the Monopoly board game, collected by late Forbes Magazine publisher Malcolm Forbes. There’s also a collection of 175 trophies, and changing exhibitions including art and jewelry.