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If you’re living in or visiting New York, take a few hours to visit one of these places to ice skate during your time in New York City.
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
The free rink (溜冰馆) in Manhattan’s Bryant Park first opened in 2005. At 17,000 square feet, it is about half the size of the Wollman Rink in Central Park and twice as big as the rink at Rockefeller Center.
As Manhattan’s only free skating rink, and centrally located at that, it tends to be mobbed(围聚) with waits up to 2 hours on weekend days.
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Manhattan’s only year-round skating rink is a delight that’s been around since 1965. It’s large, indoors, and has few lines, and polite staff. It’s also, amazingly, open 24 hours a day. In the winter it sometimes gets so cold that the ice cracks, but at least they fix it!
Prices for skating admission is $11 and skate rental $6.
Riverbank Stile Park Ice Skating Rink
This sizeable outdoor rink is open to the public Friday through Sunday, and has a roof to prevent December snows and April rain. And since Riverbank Stale Park overlooks the Hudson, you'll have nice views of the river and the George Washington Bridge as a backdrop.
Admission is $5 for adults, children $3. Skate rental is $6.
The Ice Kink at Rockefeller Center
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a truly unique New York holiday staple(重要内容). It is the most sumptuous(豪华的)setting for skating. Since opening on Christmas Day back in 1936, this skating rink has been an institution at the Rockefeller.
Admission is $25—$32 for adults, children up to 12 years $15, skate rental $12.
21. What can be known about the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park？
A. It is the first rink opened in Manhattan s Bryant Park.
B. It is not popular for its limited space.
C. Only one can actually get into the rink for free.
D. It takes much longer to enter the rink to skate on weekends.
22. What is special about the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers ？
A. It is open all through the year.
B. It has the longest history.
C. Its ice never cracks.
D. It has a roof to prevent snows and rain.
23. If a couple with their 11-year-old son goes to skate at the Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center with their
own skating equipment, how much should they pay at least?
A. $40 B. $64 C. $65 D. $101
