The City That Never Sleeps. The Big Apple. The City of Dreams. Whatever you call it, there's no denying the lure of New York City. Over 50 million people visit NYC every year, spending tens of billions of dollars on five-star dinners, Broadway musicals, and cab fare. There's another option though -- you can have an amazing family vacation to NYC on a budget. Here are … [Read more...]
New York City with Kids: 15 Things to Do for Free or Next to Nothing
From food, hotels, Broadway shows and tourist attractions, it’s very easy to blow your budget in New York City. But there’s many ways to enjoy NYC with kids without having to spend any money. Here are our top 15 recommendations for kid-friendly free or inexpensive activities for families visiting New York. Children’s Center at the New York Public Library The New … [Read more...]
Best Tips for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kids [2021]
Thanksgiving week is the one of the most exciting and busy weeks of the year in New York City. There's holiday décor everywhere you look, multiple ice rinks welcoming skaters every day, and of course preparation for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to return to pre-pandemic form and will be taking place Thursday November … [Read more...]
Top New York City Hotels with Family Suites for All Budgets
Finding a hotel with suites - either for larger groups or just more space than a standard hotel room - in New York City is like searching for a needle in a haystack. After several trips to the Big Apple and hours of extensive research, here are our recommendations for the best hotels with family suites in New York City. We hope you find this guide helpful as we know it can … [Read more...]