I took my 9 year old to Manhattan over spring break. It was a BLAST!
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Yes, get slimed Nickelodeon Style. Also make your own slime. Choose textures, colors, scents and more.
Sloomoo Institute
This is a full immersive experience for all the Potterheads in your life.
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition Tickets | New York - TodayTix
Frozen hot chocolate isn't just for romcoms. It's a great mid afternoon snack after visiting the Lego Store and American Girl!
Serendipity 3
Great for photo ops. They always have some crazy character built out of legos.
The LEGO® Store Fifth Avenue
If you have a girl, please take her. It's a wonderland and she'll never forget it.
American Girl Place New York
Don't miss out on the theatre scene. We went to Aladdin and couldn't stop smiling. Broadway theatre is like nothing else.
TodayTix
Great for all ages. The museum contains interactive displays and artifacts. It was FUN and educational.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options - NYC - Viator
Don’t skip Central Park but Bryant Park is my favorite. Grab a hot dog or a slice and people watch.
Bryant Park
We had quite the cry on this tour. Moving and powerful. Important for the Gen Z and Alpha Generations to experience.
9/11 Memorial Pools & Ground Zero Guided Tour Tickets | New York
After the 9/11 memorial you'll need to refuel. Grab a burger and a shake at this cult classic. If you miss it when you're downtown, there are several more locations!
near 9/11 memorial - Review of Shake Shack Battery Park City, New ...
We stayed at the Virgin hotel in the flatiron district. Best location ever. Clean, safe, walkable to Times Square, Empire State Building, and more. We booked on hotels.com and got a great deal.
Hotels.com - Deals & Discounts for Hotel Reservations from Luxury Hotels to Budget Accommodations
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch. We did this and it was wild. And FREE
Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal
We snagged a Bronx Zoo Groupon for a steal. Did a family vacation really happen if you don't go to a zoo?
Bronx Zoo in - Groupon
You can't leave NY without a trip to the ultimate candy store. You've never seen anything like it.
Dylan's Candy Bar
It's a family trip. Just remember that. Harness your inner child and experience arguably the greatest toy store in the world.
FAO Schwarz
If you do nothing, buy this book! It's a lifesaver. It will teach you the subway system, explain the neighborhoods, give you ideas of things to do, places to eat, etc. This little book (yes, easy to travel with) will save you in any situation.
Not For Tourists Guide to New York City 2024
This is the perfect bag to carry in NYC. It has a convenient top zip closure. It holds a lot and doesn’t scream tourist.
Le Foulonné L Tote bag Black - Leather | Longchamp US
