Traveling with Your Kids in New York City

Want to have a great time at a museum on your family trip to New York City? Check out our tips for enjoying museums with your kids.

The cost of admission at New York City's fantastic children's museums can be very frustrating -- in most cases you have to pay for every family member and the short attention span of young children can often mean you'll only be spending an hour or two visiting the museum. Check out this list of free admission days and times at New York City's...

Looking for a restaurant to take your kids to while you're in New York City? For families traveling with kids, these New York City restaurants are great choices.

Bringing your toddler to New York City? These New York City attractions will keep your 3-5 year old entertained and the adults are sure to enjoy these New York City attractions as well.

Young children enjoy the excitement and experience of Broadway shows, but it's important to find shows that are engaging and appropriate for a family audience. These are the best Broadway shows for families currently (or soon to be) playing in New York City

Renting an apartment in New York City can be a great choice for accommodations instead of of staying at a New York City hotel. These short-term apartment rentals in New York City will give you a taste of living in New York City while you visit.

Even if you're traveling to New York City with your children, you might need to hire a babysitter, and these services will help you find a New York City babysitter. Whether you want to have an adults-only night out, you have meetings to attend or you just want an extra set of hands as you shuffle your kids around the city, a New York City babysitter can help. These services offer experienced, ve…

Thinking of taking your kids to the MoMA? While a modern art museum might not be the first museum you think of to visit with your kids, the MoMA has lots of programs, resources and advice to help you enjoy visiting the MoMA with your kids.

Geared towards children ages 2 through 10, your kids are sure to enjoy what the Brooklyn Children's Museum has to offer. There are ten separate galleries dedicated to interactive exhibitions that are sure to engage your children.

FAO Schwartz is a toy store worth experiencing. From being greeted at the door by a toy soldier to being able to play the dance-on piano, it's a fun experience whether you're shopping or not. FAO Schwartz has an old-fashioned ice cream parlor with tasty refreshments and sells just about every toy, game and collectible you can imagine.

Want to visit New York City museums and save at the same time? Check out this listing of free and "pay what you wish" days and nights at many popular New York City museums.

If you're visiting NYC with your family and want to enjoy a free, private tour, check out Big Apple Greeters. A real-live New Yorker will help your family explore a favorite New York City neighborhood and help you feel comfortable in the Big City!

If you're bringing kids to New York City, you'll be really happy to have this Insight Kids' Maps: New York City Fleximap with you. It features information and directions to major child and family friendly destinations throughout the five boroughs.

Families with children, grandparents and the occassional babysitter will all appreciate the comprehensive information in Around New York City with Kids. Detailed listings for over sixty attractions include essential information for planning your visit, as well as helpful insider tips.

Forget old-style "going shopping": retail spaces are becoming places for fun experiences. Games, crafts, live theatre, restaurants, ferris wheels... you name it. This article from Teresa Plowright features six New York toy stores that go all out to provide fun on the spot.

Travel With Kids Guide Teresa shares her experience taking her teen on a Big Apple Greeter tour. Not only was it a great way to get acclimated to the city, it's free and they even provide you with a MetroCard good for a full day of unlimited travel on New York's subways and buses.

New York City is filled with great activities for the whole family, but keeping your teens happy while you see the sights can be a challenge. Here, Teresa shares some of the best activities to share with your teen in New York City.

This helpful article from Travel With Kids Guide Teresa Plowright will help you find all the information you need online for planning your next city adventure with your children.

Lots of kid-friendly information about New York City -- including hotels, events and attractions. Listings include detailed information to help prepare parents for taking their kids places and events in New York City.

This great article from Frommers.com has great ideas for family travel, family friendly hotels, and attractions and activities that both children and adults will enjoy in New York City.

This site offers helpful calendars, a newsletter geared towards kids and more.

Do you love to ride carousels? Or maybe you're visiting New York City with kids and want to take them on a carousel ride (or two or three!) Check out our round-up of New York City carousels, with options all over town!