Better Together Here: Exploring NYC

Visiting NYC with Kids: Activities, Food Options & Getting Around

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Visiting NYC with kids can be overwhelming, but we'll provide some tips and advice to make it enjoyable!

General Tips & Advice for Visiting NYC with Kids

  • A fold up stroller is worth bringing, even if just for storing and holding things
  • Adjust expectations for how much you can fit into one day
  • If it feels intimidating, remember that if people can live in NYC with kids, you can visit with them!
  • Build in playground breaks for kids to truly get their wiggles out
  • Set aside afternoon chill time back at the hotel to decompress

    • Best Activities for Kids NYC

    For museums:

    • make sure everyone is fed before going
    • curb your expectations. Plan for 1 hour/1.5 hours for a museum.
    • some museums have kids activity booklets
    • Sister in law recommended each kid picking a "must see" section. There is simply too much to see so that can be a good way to focus your time.

      • Good museum options:

      • Intrepid Museum
      • AMNH
      • The MET (weapons)
      • Children's museum of the arts, NY aquarium
      • Spyscape Musuem
      • MoMa

        • Other Activities

        • Broadway show (Play that Goes Wrong, Aladdin, Lion King)
        • Central Park
        • Any of the parks-- searching free activities for kids
        • Shopping (depending on the kid). Fun Shopping
        • Color Factory
        • Central Park Zoo
        • Yankees or Mets game (day game)
        • The high line
        • NY Public Library
        • Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
        • Hudson River Park in general (playgrounds)

          • Food Spots with Kids

          • Food halls work best so they can have multiple options and more space
          • Find types of food that you and your kids won't be able to try back at home, let it be an exploration
          • Opt for "off times" when the restaurants are less crowded

            • Getting Around NYC with Kids

            • Only some stations have elevators or escalators
            • Uber has an option for car seats
            • Take extra care on the subway with kids.

              • Be sure to download the free NYC navigation guide today: https://rebrand.ly/nyc-navigation-guide

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