NYC

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 …

There is nothing like visiting New York City at Thanksgiving and Christmas time, when it seems like the entire world descends on Rockefeller Center, Macy’s and other decked out city …

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), …

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 …

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, …

New York City means different things to different people. At Christmastime it often means shopping. Lots of shopping. If you happen to find yourself in NYC after Thanksgiving with 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …