If you’re planning to visit NYC on a family vacation you’ll quickly learn that Midtown East is not known for being the neighborhood that’s most cool (that’s Brooklyn), glamorous (SoHo), or exciting (Times Square). But it is close to some …

New York City has more awesome playground 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 and so are handy for …

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 …

For activities to go with these NYC hotel packages, see our At A Glance section. There is nothing like visiting New York City at holiday time, when it seems like the entire world descends on Rockefeller Center, Macy’s and other …

For more on NYC at any time of year see our At a Glance section. I may be biased, but there’s nothing more magical than Christmastime in New York. The lights, the decorations, all those cozy spots to stop in …

Everything you need about NYC is in our At a Glance section. I’ve always just assumed the holiday 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 …

It seems that taking a ride 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 – …

What You’ll Find Here • All our resources for a visit to New York City in one easy place including hotels, sites to see, local suggestions and holiday advice. • Also check out other stories that mention New York City including those on …

Need more on NYC?  Try our posts on Museums, playgrounds and local favorites. 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 …

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a lifelong New Yorker. Like many New Yorkers, I love going to Boston for a weekend. I like its smaller scale and walkability, its seafood, North End Italian food, great local beer, and all that …

Want to know what will make kids happy on vacation? Go right to the source. Don’t believe you always have to go to the beach. Tiny Traveler drew from our city travel for this kid’s guide. She recommends bringing a scooter …

More about NYC for tweens and everyone else in our At a Glance Section. 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 …

More about Brooklyn and NYC is in our At a Glance Section. Here is why You need to come to Brooklyn: You’re visiting New York City with kids and you need something a little quieter (face it: less completely insane) …