Visiting a City With Your Kids
I grew up 15 minutes outside of New York City, so we visited the city very often while I was growing up. We visited Rockefeller Center in the winter, took class trips to the museums and went to lots of Yankee games. Now we live about an hour from NYC and when we go home for visits my kids always ask to go and visit New York. I guess visiting Philadelphia (where we live outside of now) isn’t good enough for them.
If you are lucky enough to be taking a vacation to a city this summer, here are some great things to do, that don’t cost a lot of money in the big city with kids:
Take public transportation. To kids this is the greatest thing. Take an outing by train, bus or subway.
Go high. Usually the tallest building in a city has an observation deck. Take your child to the top and get a better look at the city, plus you will get great pictures. This is great at night too with all the twinkling lights.
Picnic. Enjoy the parks the city has to have a picnic from home. Better yet take the opportunity to try new restaurants or foods that your town doesn’t have.
Enjoy the show. Most cities have street performers. Stop and enjoy them with your child. If you can afford it bring them to an off broadway show. It is a great experience for adults as well as kids.
What tips do you have for visiting a city with kids?
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