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Statue of Liberty National Monument New York City – A Gift of Friendship from France

By | 11/06/2016 |

The Statue of Liberty is an iconic piece of American History and has deep meaning for the United States. Be sure to tour and visit Ellis Island.

I guess that all tourists do the Statue of Liberty Tour, so there we were – with the best of them. But you have to admit that it sure is beautiful… isn’t it? Since we were staying in the Downtown section of New York City on this family trip, we were fairly close to Battery…

M&Ms World : New York City Travel With Kids

By | 06/26/2016 |

If you are looking for a tourist attraction in New York City that’s full of fun, excitement and sensory overload, then look no father. M&Ms World New York City is such a fun place to visit! Brimming with one-of-a-kind signature M & M’s merchandise and candy of every imaginable size, shape, flavor and color, this…

Greenflea Market New York City Travel With Kids

By | 06/22/2016 |

The greenflea market in New York City is one of the first open-air markets to operate and thrive in Uptown Manhattan. It is open on Sundays.

New York City is a haven for shoppers and home to many street fairs, parades, festivals, celebrations, exhibitions, and outdoor markets. The GreenFlea Market is a unique and fun alternative from the usual commercial areas. It is located at 410 Columbus Avenue between West 76 and 77 Streets on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.…

Grand Central Terminal : New York City Travel With Kids

By | 06/22/2016 |

The Grand Central Terminal in New York City - also know as The Grand Central Station - the world’s largest terminal station with 44 platforms and 67 tracks

This train station, which is sometimes inaccurately called Grand Central Station is located on 42nd and Park right in heart of midtown. It is by far the world’s largest terminal station with 44 platforms and 67 tracks. The confusion about its name is because the old post office and rail station previously in the same spot were named “Grand…

Chrysler Building : New York City Travel With Kids

By | 06/22/2016 |

The Chrysler Building New York City - one of the tallest and most stately buildings in NYC - the Big Apple stands at 1046 feet and has 77 stories.

Back in the early 1900’s, there was a competition in New York City. A race was on to build the highest skyscraper not just in the state but in the world. During this era, construction of one of the city’s finest pieces of architecture started. The Chrysler Building New York City designed by William Van…

New York City Travel With Kids

By | 06/21/2016 |

New York City travel with kids isn’t something that you should be afraid of… One of our best family vacations (several in fact) was a trip to New York City. Believe it or not, YES – you can add New York City to the list of family vacation destinations that are kid friendly….. we have,…