The Best 5 New York City
The list for New York City could easily be The Best 100, it has been hard to narrow this fantastic city down to The Best 5.
There are the cliché must do tourists’ checklist items such as Empire State Building, Times Square and watching a Broadway show. You can have a look at our NYC Christmas experience here.
Trying adding our Best 5 to your list, your kids will love it all.
1. Statue of Liberty
Our time frame was tight so we didn’t want to lose valuable time going over to Liberty Island instead we caught the FREE boat over to Staten Island. The view from the back of the boat over to Statue of Liberty is amazing. We timed our boat ride with the sun setting over NYC. It was breathtaking. Once on Staten Island we then reboarded the boat and returned to the City.
Beautiful sun set over the city
2. Brooklyn Bridge
Using the Subway we headed to the closest station to the Brooklyn Bridge (there are a few options depending on which line you are on). Such an authentic NYC experience and on the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge is Jane’s Carousel which was built in the 1920’s and has been restored.
The Brooklyn Bridge
Jane’s Carousel
3. Central Park Playground
Family travel always means gravitating towards playgrounds they are like magnets to our kids. How cool to say you have pushed your kids on the swings in Central Park New York City.
Swings in Central Park
4. Natural History Museum
Before our holidays we always try to watch movies that are related to where we are headed. The movie ‘Night at the Museum’ quickly became a favourite with the kids. This made one of our must do’s The American Natural History Museum. There is a brouchure you can pick up in the foyer that lists the displays to head to to experience the movie. HINT: this is an expensive museum but the price is only a suggestion. It is very legit to tell the cashier how much you wish to pay. I donated $2 for each ticket, so $10 covered our family. We spent 2 hours in this museum then headed on elsewhere. NB. Shake Shack is nearby, this is a foodie must.
American Natural History Museum
5. The Highline
Built on an old train track is this new green space in NYC. The kids had a ball being able to walk freely without traffic and to explore the space. Lots of viewing platforms and exits along the way.
Having fun on The Highline
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Hard to pick 5 of the best but I think you nailed it!
My kids really want to visit NYC and this looks like a great list of things to do when we eventually get there. The tips on the Natural History Museum are great!
Thanks Mel. We love love NYC
Ooh we are so excited about going to NYC. Will be sure to visit all 5.
I love doing the statue of liberty. It’s fun and impressive every time. And strangely, off NEVER walked across the Brooklyn bridge. Next time!
Brings me back to my childhood! I grew up just outside of the city and spent many days just wandering the streets!
That’s sounds ideal. Love NYC
New York City is so fun! Going across the Brooklyn bridge sounds so fun! We need to do that next time.
Wonderful suggestions. The Natural History Museum is on of our favorite spots! We haven’t made it to the Highline but it’s something we really want to do when we return.
The Highline was a lovely escape from the busy city
Great list! Nice for families to have a starter list in a town that has so much to offer. Cheers from Copenhagen, Erin
Thanks Erin. Good luck in selecting your holiday city