It’s crowded. It’s loud. It’s dirty. But New York - what a town!
We gifted our kids a trip to The Big Apple for Christmas and spent our spring break there, joining the ranks of many parents before us who have braved New York City with their children. One of my best friends lives in the northern suburbs, so we opted for the scenic drive across Pennsylvania and book-ended our trip with visits with him and his family, which was a blast, provided free parking and was a welcomed, peaceful reprieve from the chaos of the big city. Our voyage into Manhattan kicked off on a commuter train from the burbs along the Hudson River. My wife and I are longtime, avid bus commuters, so this was a fantastic experience for my kids to see how commuting can vary. Grand Central Station was our stop, which is a landmark on its own. From there we hailed a ride to Hotel Edison, which was recommended to us based on its conjoining rooms (yes, we needed two rooms). What I would caution anyone on is its proximity to Times Square. I’ve been to New York enough in my life to tell you if I never step foot in Times Square again, I will be content. Doing it over, I might’ve found an option further from this tourist magnet, although we only had real complaint about the location due to an ill-timed popup Shakira concert. Below are highlights and recommendations from our 72 hours in the city:
A jaunt through the American Museum of Natural History and a few parks were on my list that we didn’t make it to. Anyone who has been knows there’s infinite things to do in New York - even for families. You and your kids should never be bored in the city that never sleeps. -by Steven Michalovich, founder, CBUS Dads
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