It’s arguably one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States, and it’s a place most visitors to New York City want to visit. However, a combination of its popularity, as well as its island location, make the Statue of Liberty a frustrating place to visit. Statue of Liberty visitors plan months in …
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Family Travel to New York City
I am so lucky to live just a few hours away from the "greatest city in the world". New York City is much a unique place, and is filled with fantastic culture, food, art, and sites. When I first brought my kids there years ago, they just stared up in amazement.
When planning family travel to New York City, you'll want to make a plan. There is so much to see and do, so you'll need to prioritize. We've been at least five times as a family, and I still have a list of things that we want to experience.
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We had a lot of free time on our recent spring break trip to New York City. My kids wanted to visit some of the more popular tourist attractions, like Times Square and the Empire State Building. On our first full day, we headed to the Empire State Building to take in the gorgeous view …
Families living in Boston and the surrounding area are lucky to be so close to NYC. With world-class museums, delicious restaurants, amazing culture, and fantastic shopping, there’s so much to do in NYC with kids. Luckily, taking the train from Boston to NYC is easy, so you don’t even have to drive to visit for …
We love visiting NYC with our kids, and since it’s a short ride from Boston to NYC, we are able to travel there frequently. We’ve been more than a few times, and yet every trip is completely different. You could travel to NYC dozens of times and do different activities on each trip. But it’s …
Visiting New York City for a short trip? If you are anything like me, you’ll probably spend most of your time exploring the city, and not much time in your room. In that case, you may consider staying in an affordable hotel with a great location but with smaller rooms – like the Yotel New …
An elevated public park, built on something that was originally earmarked for demolition – a High Line walk could be a great option for your family if you are looking for something completely original to do in New York City with kids. This free, elevated park is such a unique site in Manhattan and is …