Updated March 2020 One of the challenges to visiting a New York City is finding fun, authentic, kid-friendly things to do, that every other tourist isn’t also doing.  Here’s one good tip to help you avoid the crowds: The Big Apple has more than 100 museums, many of them are …

New York City has more awesome playgrounds these days than a parent can keep track of. Lucky for visitors, several of these NYC playgrounds are located in or near attractions you’ll want to take in;  handy for when kids get to fidgety at that museum or walking tour. If you …

There are certain New York experiences that native residents happily leave to the tourists. New Years Eve in Times Square is one (really, anything in Times Square) and for me, for a long time, meeting the Macy’s Santa in Herald Square was another. But the Santaland at Macy’s is a …

I’ve always just assumed the Christmas song “Silver Bells” was written about New York City. New York is a vibrant—if somewhat crowded—place to get into the holiday spirit, which is why so many people do.  As a lifelong New Yorker there are things our family makes sure to do year after …

It seems that sitting on a tour bus and having an informed guide point out a city’s sites is no longer enough for the average tourist. Nowadays bus tours must have a theme – some might say a shtick – not to mention a really cool bus.   The tour must …

Updated January 2020 When venturing out with kids it’s important to know where you’re going and what you’re likely to do. But in New York City the more important questions are, where are you going to eat and what are you going to have? Here are 5 kid-friendly destinations in NYC that …

Updated June 2019 A few years ago, I decided it would be a brilliant idea to bring each of my husband’s three young nieces to New York City for a week when they became tweens. There are so many fun places to go with kids in NYC. I looked forward …

Updated March 2020 Let me tell you why you need to come to Brooklyn for a day during your next New York City visit with your kids: It’s less crowded than Times Square. It has abundant art and architecture. Restaurants are less expensive and more family friendly. It has historic …