If you are visiting New York, you might be thinking whether or not the location would be suitable for your young family. In fact, it is a great place for kids. They will love the buzz and the eclectic feel of old and new in one place. A walk in the park will impress them just like visiting a famous shop or a museum. Below you will find a few tips on how to make the most out of your family trip to New York this year.
Central Location or Close to the Underground
If you are traveling with kids, you should try and find a family friendly location in New York that is not too noisy at night. Alternatively, there are a few districts that are well connected to Downtown New York, but have a more suburban feel. You don’t want to end up walking for miles with little kids in the crowd, after all.
Sightseeing Tours
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If you would like to take in all that this great city has to offer, you might want to go on a sightseeing tour. No matter if you are interested in history, or would like to see the best restaurants and landmarks, you will surely find the right tour. After you have taken a note of the places that interest you and your family, you can go on a hunt to discover the best chocolate drinks or pizza places for families.
Experience Days
If you want to spend your time wisely, you need to see as much of the city as possible. You can book experience days, such as learning about history, making things, or even go on a hot air balloon flight. Visit some of the landmarks of New York with accessible roof and a viewpoint, and you can even top up your Instagram post queue while you are away enjoying big city life. There are also some cheap broadway tickets for great family friendly shows to choose from online.
Park Visits
You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy New York and soak in the feel and the atmosphere. Take a day off to visit one of the parks where you can have a picnic, play games, or just watch the locals and understand what is so special about the New York lifestyle and why you might want to learn more about the traditions and the multicultural society.
Fun Museums
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Kids love museums, and New York certainly has hundreds of them to choose from. Before you start searching for them online, here are a few ideas that will be winning your little ones’ heart. You can meet dinosaurs at the Field Station, or visit the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum for free on Fridays. Of course, the main attraction is still the Brooklyn Children’s Museum with loads of activities for all ages.
New York is a great place to visit with kids. Make sure that you are able to spend a couple of days to discover the hidden gems that make the Big Apple so special.
