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New York Outings for Kids |
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People think of the Big Apple as an adult place but it also rocks for kids. For three years TV news journalist Carolyn Rogalsky edited the Calendar of Events for New York Families. Here she picks five great day trips for kids |
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It may seem way too simple, but Central Park provides the best of family fun. With 21 playgrounds to explore, gigantic glacial rocks to climb on, a zoo, cafes, ponds and lakes, and plenty of playing fields, this 840-acre oasis in the middle of town provides endless entertainment for kids (and their grown-ups).
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In many respects, the best way to see Manhattan is from a distance and a boat ride out into New York Harbor can be divine. There are lots of boating choices, but for a year-round option that provides surefire fun for kids and parents alike, board the Statue of Liberty Ferry, and get two “wows” for one ticket price.
Since rain happens when it darn well pleases, you can’t plan ahead for this one. Your best option for last minute tickets is the Theatre Development Fund (TDF) ticket window in Times Square, which is a classic New York experience in itself.
If your kids balk at the mere mention of “art museum” it’s well worth trying out more alluring terminology to draw them through the door of this vast treasure trove. At two million square feet it's the largest art museum in the western hemisphere, with something for everyone, big or small.
In a city with thousands of restaurants, choosing just the right one can be an overwhelming challenge. For families, “rightness” comes in the form of Bubby’s, a Tribeca establishment which has been on the scene since 1990, and is as American as apple pie.