Taking kids to New York City? It's a marvelous adventure, full of sights to gawk at, including new skyscrapers just south of Central Park.NEW YORK CITY, New York – We lived in Manhattan for a year. But we hadn’t been back in a decade and a half.
Turns out, 13 and 11 are pretty perfect ages. Our kids walked miles without complaining. They understood the significance of landmarks and museums, like Alexander Hamilton’s grave and the 9/11 Memorial. They had bucket list items of their own, like Taylor Swift’s former townhome and the Mets at Citi Field. They had a ball.On one day, my 11-year-old daughter and I walked nearly 40,000 steps through 10 neighborhoods, with plenty of subway stops in between.
I never want to live in New York again, but it sure is a fun place to visit. If you’re considering a trip with kids, a few thoughts: As a bonus, if you’re driving from Cleveland, the Lincoln Tunnel makes Chelsea an easy spot to reach. Don’t underestimate the thrill of buying souvenirs, or even a soft pretzel, from street vendors. And take advantage of learning opportunities with your kids, whether that’s explaining the origination of Wall Street or the Dutch influence in the former New Amsterdam.