New York City is a fantastic place to bring children. We have Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, Yankee Stadium, and even the Museum of Ice Cream. In addition, America’s history is embedded in every district. For example, George Washington lived in the presidential mansion on Cherry Street during New York’s two-year reign as the country’s capital. Our 21st president lived on Lexington Avenue between 28th and 29th streets, where the famous Kalustyan’s food store has been since 1944.
As a mom and former educator, I raised my daughter in Manhattan, where she experienced our bustling streets filled with active movie sets, impromptu concerts, subway performers, and food from around the world. In addition, we introduced her cousins and friends to parts of the city that tourists overlook. So below, I’ve listed the must-sees for children and teenagers and other fun places.
The Best Museums
- American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the best museums, if not the best museum for children in New York, and a perennial favorite with our family. As you enter the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall, you are greeted by a Barosaurus protecting its young from an attacking Allosaurus. Then, your family can explore the permanent exhibitions featuring massive dinosaur…
