It’s an elevated pedestrian walkway that spans about 20 blocks and is lined with trees. The Center has an excellent selection of New York City souvenirs. Just be aware that parking is very difficult within the city. They won’t be able to resist Slide Hill’s four chutes, including the longest slide in the city at 57 feet. "Lovely cafes and restaurants but, for me, the range of free activities on offer is very impressive : juggling, "The Staten Island Ferry is the best free activity in NYC! However, many options are rather small. The M15 bus stops right at the Seaport on Fulton Street. Start on Canal Street where food stands are stacked with mysterious vegetables and dried foods, and all manner of seafood shimmering on beds of ice. Tour times vary with seasons and schedules. Their suites are spacious and gorgeously decorated.
• Reviews, This unexpected new attraction amid Broadway’s theater marquees is a spectacular introduction to ocean life. It houses marine animals, including some of the exhibit’s titular saw-toothed predators. Turn onto Mott Street, the main artery, for a sampling of lures like chopstick shops, bakeries beckoning with cookies and soft buns filled with roasted pork or beef, and souvenir stands selling slippers, back scratchers, dolls, toys, and bamboo plants, which the Chinese consider good luck. If you must visit at busy times, bring something to entertain the kids while you wait as lines can be long (unless, of course, you bought the express tickets). Would we be able to do much in 3 or 4 days? Fun Things to Do in New York City with Kids: Family-friendly activities and fun things to do. We appreciate you breaking it down and easing us into this new adventure! However, Shake Shack blew me away.
Sunday 11am – 5pm. You’ve given me some ideas of new places to visit when we go! Super Bowl ads and Halloween specials. The two residential sections are centered by Brookfield Place (formerly known as the World Financial Center) an office complex with many shops and dining places and a big, tranquil outdoor terrace overlooking a marina of sleek yachts and sailboats.
And for something to tire out older kids, there's an aerial ropes course and a 400-foot zip line over the Bronx River. The themed sections feature superheroes like The Hulk and Spider Man, sports stars including Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter, politicians from Abraham Lincoln to Bill Clinton, TV stars like John Hamm, movie idols past and present from Marilyn Monroe to George Clooney. 10am to 6:30pm daily, Thursday to 8:30pm • Reviews, This still-growing 84 acre park covering 1.3 miles between the Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights neighborhoods has transformed Brooklyn’s East River waterfront. Central Park is massive. Kids will love the hot pastrami sandwich, matzo ball soup, knishes and mouth-watering New York cheesecake. • Reviews, Children at this excellent museum are so busy having fun they hardly realize that they are learning. • Reviews, Children who dutifully trudge through sightseeing deserve a reward. Lastly, High Line Park is awesome. Order tickets in advance to skip the long lines. One caveat: the crowds and commotion may not be ideal for young children and there is little room for strollers. 4. Everyone must go through a security check so speed things up by being prepared—no liquids, no tripods. Aviation fans, this one’s for you. This is also a fine spot if all you want to do is find a quiet corner to relax, have a sandwich, and/or find a pleasant clean restroom in the heart of the city. Once you arrive you will find that getting around NYC is pretty easy. Grab a sandwich at Café 82 at Broadway & 82nd, then head to nearby Riverside Park for a picnic and playgrounds.