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THE 10 BEST New York City Things to Do with Kids
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Upper West Side
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What travelers are saying
- Droopydrawrs52Peterborough, UK1,662 contributionsBreakfast in Central Park - it’s a must !
The cafes are overpriced but who cares when your here
Stunning views and a lovely walkWritten April 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Emily JWorld1 contributionI know there are multiple places to get a city view, but the Empire State Building is a classic. We did the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island the day before and that was not the best experience so we were nervous this would be similar. Our experience here was the exact opposite. Spending time learning and seeing how the building was built was really neat. My son and I especially liked the cameras showing what life was like in the 1920s. We also liked the videos clips of employees that were playing, we saw two of the ladies featured working that day. The employees were nice and the view was incredible. A classic NYC experience.Written April 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- IraAllenVermont240 contributionsWho would have thought that a great park can be 15m off the street and about as wide. Great place for a stroll. Wonderful Hudson views. NSFW views of people in their apartments (and also in the Standard Hotel).Written April 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, MN3,565 contributionsBroadway is the busy thoroughfare that cuts diagonally through Midtown Manhattan passing through Times Square, Herald Square at Macy's and near the Empire State Building and ends at Union Square after passing by the much-photographed Flatiron Building. However, in truth, Broadway describes New York's theater district as many of the best-known theaters in town are located on or near the street. Taking in a Broadway show is a must-do experience when visiting NYC.Written March 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SusannaDenmark, Australia3 contributionsNice view of the sunset. The reception was well coordinated as well. I waited for few minutes or so, it's not bad at all for a sunset evening
It's very cold on top so be covered, and don't forget an external battery for your phone because you're going to take a lot of photos one my best place in listWritten March 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MemoryMaker5Ohio1,120 contributionsWe walked from the City Hall area in Manhattan toward Brooklyn. Just follow the signs in that area, or just follow the people. :) It felt very safe with some police presence on site for peace of mind. We went half way and then walked back. If you plan to visit Chinatown afterward, you can take the access tunnel that is available on the bridge for an easy route option.Written April 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MCDLondon, UK150 contributionsIf you are in New York and have not visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island before then it’s not to be missed.
We spent as much time on Ellis Island as we did on Liberty - fascinating history and stories.
Plenty of detailed reviews on here.
We went via Battery Park during holiday season so were a bit concerned about the ques mentioned on this forum. When we arrived, they were very, very long.
At 11.30am on a Friday they were probably 2+ hours.
However, if you have a ticket for the pedestal (or the crown) there is a much smaller que on the left which only takes about 20-30 minutes!! Pedestal tickets are only about 30cents more than general admission tickets so definitely get these even if you just want to go on the island. The saving in que time is enormous. You also get a clearer space on the pedestal to take pictures
NB If you want Crown tickets then you will need to book quite a while in advance.Written April 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kawana C13 contributionsAfter visiting Summit next door, we stopped at this iconic terminal. I was in awe of the architecture and design, but the cleanliness of such a busy place caught my immediate attention. Staff were kind enough to answer questions. There were plenty of food options downstairs. Next time, we hope to hop a train just for the experience.Written April 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Clara CrossNew York City, NY22 contributionsThis island is alive 24/7 with an eclectic nightlife scene that'll make anyone question their bedtime. We navigated the intricate subway system to discover amazing (and sometimes questionable) food from all over the world. Pro tip: never underestimate the power of a good slice of pizza at 3 AM. Just remember, if you can make it in Manhattan, you can make it anywhere – especially if you've had enough coffee.Written April 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- walebakareLondon, UK17 contributionsTime Square, Financial centre, Brookyn Bridge, Central Park etc. Lots to take in on a 'reasonable budget' lauching out from Newark suburbs.
Quicker by bus to the city centre than by train! Cost? Less than $2 on one way trip.
Memory fades of the sights, however grocer/supermarkets are crammed with items at a cost, not bad!
Have included a bus route map to the city too. There is a street not far away where I lodged. Begins with W! & its in green a bit hazy!If you find & like what you see, why not let the author know!Written April 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bob SNewtown, PA127 contributionsIf you are in NYC, this is a must do! No cost to ride the ferry over and back. It’s clearly not a “tour” with a guide, but it’s free! Gets within a couple hundred yards of the statue. Pretty quick subway ride from the theater district which only cost $2.90 each way and drops you off right at the ferry entrance.Written April 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- christopherbO9687MPActon, MA728 contributionsBryant Park is a nice public park filled with restaurants, carousels, and other family-friendly amusements. A good place for a walk after visiting the adjacent New York Public Library.Written March 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Topper03Kentucky115 contributionsSadly, no fault of the attraction itself. We had $285 in tickets with zero visibility minus the clouds moving randomly. I would suggest waiting until the night before or the day of to purchase your tickets for this attraction because if it rains or has fog issues, you’re not gonna be able to see anything and I know the view would’ve been stunning otherwise. Now graciously, they offered us to move our ticket to the next day but unfortunately, we only had one day in New York and couldn’t do that. At 10:30 AM a lady spoke on one of the observation decks and gave a lot of information about New York and the different things you could see and things you could do. She did a really good job and was very informative. So I highly recommend hanging around and listening to her talk. I’m sure they probably do this several times throughout the day but we happen to be there for 10:30 speaking.Written April 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, MN3,565 contributionsRockefeller Center is a complex that includes 19 buildings and covers several blocks in Midtown Manhattan with "30 Rock" being the central focus. Built in the 1930s by the Rockefeller family, it is an Art Deco masterpiece. Inside is the NBC studios where the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, Jimmy Fallon, and Saturday Night Live are filmed. Top of the Rock is the observation deck on top of 30 Rock. The views are amazing and while the historic skyscraper is not as famous or as attractive as the Empire State Building, I would argue that the views are better including the incredible unobstructed view of the Empire State Building when looking south. This is also where you fill find iconic Rockefeller Plaza with the outdoor skating rink and Christmas tree during the winter months.Written April 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter HFredericksburg, VA985 contributionsIt’s the building with the “can’t miss” gothic architecture. The website mentions two famous people associated with the cathedral, Babe Ruth and Vince Lombardy, which I read in their respective biographies. However, I really thought I read something about LaGuardia being associated with it. I used my visit to light and say prayers at the prayer candle stations.Written April 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
