New York with a toddler??

[AnyaJoeli]

Hello

We're taking our son to New York this August for a few days. He'll be 3. I've only ever been to New York before as a free and excited no-ties adult focusing on drinking and shopping and late-night adventures, so I'm clueless about what we might do with a toddler and how to make the best of the city for all of us. Any advice, hints and recommendations?

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[hazelnunhead]

I went with my daughter when she was about three. Take a light weight stroller for walking. We enjoyed Central Park, some of the museums, Brooklyn (there's a childrens museum there), walking over Brooklyn bridge. Next time I would probably go on one of those boat trips (quite cheesy) but a good way to see Statue of Liberty, sky line etc. I will post some more ideas as I think of them, but on the whole had a really great trip. Easy to eat out and navigate yourself around the city, transport cheap and easy.

[njc97]

Yes, Brooklyn Children's Museum is good. Central Park Zoo is brilliant. Coney Island maybe (we went in January, so wasnt quite the same as August) - good aquarium.

You could buy this and read it with them beforehand as well:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/This-New-York/dp/0789308843

[simonethebeaver]

I've taken kids there twice and second some of those recommendations, particularly Central Park Zoo. I don't know what your budget is, but we've stayed at the Hotel Giraffe, and it was fantastic. It has suites for very little less than a room (I did a quick search just now and a suite was $20 more a night in August) so you all get a better night's sleep. It has a free, very nice breakfast which makes mornings easier, and it also offers free(!) wine for two hours every evening, which means you can unwind at the end of a long day!

[AnyaJoeli]

Thank you! Really useful thanks so much x

[yeknomyeknom]

Norma's is great for kids http://www.parkermeridien.com/eat/normas/

[BeccaL]

Also this book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Night-York-World-Books/dp/0977797937/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1401443034&sr=1-1&keywords=good+night+new+york+city) is lovely - they have them for loads of American cities and a really nice way to get used to what you're going to see. Have a great time!