Visiting NYC with kids can be overwhelming, but we'll provide some tips and advice to make it enjoyable! General Tips & Advice for Visiting NYC with Kids A fold up stroller is worth bringing, even if just for storing and holding things Adjust expectations for how much you can fit into one day If it feels intimidating, remember that if people can live in NYC with kids, you can visit with them! Build in playground breaks for kids to truly get their wiggles out Set aside afternoon chill time back at the hotel to decompress Best Activities for Kids NYC For museums: make sure everyone is fed before going curb your expectations. Plan for 1 hour/1.5 hours for a museum. some museums have kids activity booklets Sister in law recommended each kid picking a "must see" section. There is simply too much to see so that can be a good way to focus your time. Good museum options: Intrepid Museum AMNH The MET (weapons) Children's museum of the arts, NY aquarium Spyscape Musuem MoMa Other Activities Broadway show (Play that Goes Wrong, Aladdin, Lion King) Central Park Any of the parks-- searching free activities for kids Shopping (depending on the kid). Fun Shopping Color Factory Central Park Zoo Yankees or Mets game (day game) The high line NY Public Library Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge Hudson River Park in general (playgrounds) Food Spots with Kids Food halls work best so they can have multiple options and more space Find types of food that you and your kids won't be able to try back at home, let it be an exploration Opt for "off times" when the restaurants are less crowded Getting Around NYC with Kids Only some stations have elevators or escalators Uber has an option for car seats Take extra care on the subway with kids. Be sure to download the free NYC navigation guide today: https://rebrand.ly/nyc-navigation-guide