New York City with Kids: Fun and Educational Things To Do, Family-friendly Hotels and Restaurants, and More!
Even though I lived on the Upper West Side for ten years, it’s a whole new experience to return to the Big Apple with my children. New York City with kids is a world onto itself. Seen through the eyes of a child, Gotham is a magical place, full of wonder and joy.
The Albany Kid team has written several articles about family visits into the city. Less than 3 hours by car or train from Albany, we frequently make day trips into New York City, and sometimes we stay a little longer. My secret for a memorable family vacation: make it fun, but sneak in a little learning too.
Here is a round up of our articles, as well as tips from some of my favorite family travel writers.
American Museum of Natural History
- New York City with Kids: Beyond Planet Earth at the American Museum of Natural History
- Spiders Alive! at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Tips for a Family Friendly Visit to The Metropolitan Museum
- Tour The Lightning Thief Setting In New York City
- Storybook Setting for The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
- Chinese Arts
- Nekkid Contrapposto – Amid the Greek and Roman Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museums
- A Visit To The Girl Scout Mecca In New York City
- BODIES The Exhibition NYC (TheVacationGals.com)
Neighborhoods
- Chinatown – A Fun Thing To Do With Kids In New York City
- Taking Our Stray Boots Through Chinatown and Little Italy (GirlGoneTravel.com)
- Family Fun in New York City’s East Village: Toy Tokyo
- Weekend in Brooklyn – Food Trucks, Prospect Park, and Walking the Brooklyn Bridge
Rockefeller Center
- Radio City Music Hall (GoBigorGoHomeBlog.com)
- A World Tour In a Day: United Nations, NBC Studio Tour, Nintendo World, and Chinatown
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Tips for visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with kids (TheMotherofallTrips.com)
- Fun from the Empire State Building to the Staten Island Ferry (TheMotherofallTrips.com)
- Climbing the Crown(www.ciaobambino.com)
Theater
- A Kid Review of Newsies, the Musical: The King of Broadway (AdventureByDaddy.com)
- Spiderman the Musical, and Other Feats of Great Daring in Times Square
- Review: Memphis the Musical – Appropriate for Kids? (JerseyKids.net)
- Review: Mamma Mia on Broadway – Appropriate for Kids? (JerseyKids.net)
Things To Do
- Family Touring of the Big Apple with Bike and Roll New York City (AdventureByDaddy.com)
- Experience THE RIDE – Unique Multimedia Entertainment in New York City (TheVacationGals.com)
- New York City Photos from the Circle Line
Times Square
- World’s Largest Disney Store (GoBigorGoHomeBlog.com)
Travel Tips
- Best NYC Things to Do with Kids (TheVacationGals.com)
- Tips to Navigating NYC with Kids (Sherri May’s Traveling Classroom)
- NYC with kids: making sense of subways, taxis, and trains (PitStopforKids.com)
- The Whirlwind 8 Hours in Manhattan (TheQFamilyAdventures.com)
- Have Toddler Will Travel – New York City (HaveToddlerWillTravel.com)
Special Events
Guides
- Travel New York City (AlbanyKid.com)
- Manhattan (JerseyKids.net)
- New York City with Kids (DeliciousBaby.com)
- New York City with Kids (FieldTripswithSue.com)
- Visiting NYC (MommyPoppins.com)
- Sample Three Day New York City Itinerary with CityPASS (and Teens) (TheTravelingPraters.com)
Getting There
What to Eat
- Dinner and a Dream at the Stardust Diner in New York City
- Take the Kids To Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City
- Family Fun in New York City’s East Village : The Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
- John’s Pizzeria, New York City – Times Square (SuitcasesandSippycups.com)
Where To Stay
- Family-Friendly Hotels in Manhattan (JerseyKids.net)
- Hilton Garden Inn Times Square: A Quiet Oasis in NYC
- Broadway Hotel: A Chic Yet Inexpensive NYC Hostel Choice (GirlGoneTravel.com)
- The Element Times Square West by Westin (Review by GirlGoneTravel.com)
- Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island: a Family-Friendly Budget NYC Hotel
- What’s in New York City for Teenagers? Ask a Teen Concierge (Omni Berkshire Place)
Deals
- NYCgo.com – NYC: The Official Guide lists deals, free things to do, and lots of travel planning resources to maximize travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs.
- Travel Deal: New York CityPASS Saves Nearly Half Off a Visit to Popular Landmarks
This round up is a work in progress – lots more on deck! – so bookmark the article and check back for new additions.
