No city in the world creates the bond and love within a person that New York City does. Tom Wolfe once said “One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.”
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It is not surprising that millions of families flock to the city to see the sights and experience all that New York has to offer them. If you are planning on heading to New York here are some of the greatest sites to see and things to do with your family. Of course there are the obvious choices but there are also the little known things that you might not know about that can really help your family have the full experience.
The Obvious
See A Show on Broadway
No New York City trip is complete without catching one of the legendary Broadway performances. The greatest part about this is that there are really options that make seeing a show perfect for the entire family regardless of how young your children are. While you are there make sure that you check out Times Square and create some lifetime memories just walking around together.
Visit Lady Liberty (Liberty Island)
The Statue of Liberty is likely to be one of the first things that your child thinks about when they are visiting New York. Make sure that you talk to your child about the history of the statue and enjoy looking at its magnificence together.
Explore Central Park
While a bit of a cliche, Central Park is one of the most impressive parks in the entire world. There is a spirit and a fellowship among the visitors to the park which makes it a worthwhile place to explore with your family.
See a Game at Yankee Stadium (One East 161st St, Bronx)
Few things are as American as baseball. Yankee Stadium has been one of the most influential stadiums in all of baseball’s history. Greats like Babe Ruth played for the Yankees so take your children out to learn a bit about history and catch a game in this famous stadium.
New York Family Vacation
The Obscure
Visit FAO Schwartz (767 5th Ave)
All children love toys. Your children will drop their jaws in amazement when you take the time to bring them to one of the greatest toy stores in all of the world.
Spend a Night with Sleep No More
(530 W 27th Ave)
Sleep No More is a truly unique New York experience that every guest should have the joy of doing with their older children. This experience is an interactive and adventurous walk through live theater and Macbeth. The experience will leave you longing for more and will keep you coming back each time that you visit.
Look for a City Parks Foundation Event
(cityparksfoundation.com)
The City Park Foundation hosts events of all types all of the time. These events are perfect for families and are a great way to get a feel for what it is like to grow up and live in one of the greatest cities in all of the world.
Check Out Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
(1 Cross Bay Blvd, Far Rockaway)
This amazing refuge is the only wildlife refuge that is a National Park. It features a number of natural landscapes where you can view wildlife in their natural habitats.
Spend a Day Exploring Coney Island (Newark)
As one of the most talked about theme parks in the US, Coney Island is a must see for every family traveling to the city. There are rides, a boardwalk that is unlike any you will see, and a ton of fun to be had for the young and old alike.
New York With Kids; Image courtesy of Hotel 41 New York
The Little Known
Check Out the Frick Collection (1 E 70th St)
The Fricks were a wealthy family that lived in upper New York. Mr Frick collected an amazing collection of artwork that you can check out today, housed in his former residence.
Go to the Green Market (1368 York Ave)
One of the most exciting markets in all of New York City is the Green Market. The Green Market is a great place to score a great piece of unique and interesting artwork or to be able to grab a bite to eat from a real New York City food truck.
Shop at the Palisades Center
(1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack)
The Palisades Center is a short car ride out of the city but as one of the largest malls in the world and home to more than 400 stores, it is the shopping experience of a lifetime. You will love being able to find everything that you could imagine in one place.
Take a Ferry to the Staten Island Zoo
(614 Broadway, Staten Island)
Your children will love the experience of a ferry ride to the zoo. The zoo is home to a number of unique exhibits and is mostly visited by locals. It is a great little zoo that is prefect for a relaxed day out with your family.
Skip to Madame Alexander Doll Company
(615 W 131st St, 6th Floor)
Little girls will stand in awe at all of the dolls on display at the Madame Alexander Doll Company. These beautiful dolls are known around the world as being the most exclusive dolls and are something that little girls will dream of holding and playing with. Take a walk throughout their showroom and explore the gallery of dolls to see all of the famous dolls of the past.
NYC Family vacation
Visiting New York City is something that falls on the bucket lists of families around the globe. If you are going to be visiting the city the above offers you a list of must see attractions and even includes some that are almost exclusive to the families who reside in the city. Ofcourse you will need also a budget and family friendly accommodation, so here is a list that should help further: http://patch.com/new-york/longbeach/family-friendly-hotels-new-york
