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GREAT MUSEUMS FOR KIDS
AND FAMILIES
AND FAMILIES
New York City is filled to the brim with fantastic museums. Here are the best choices for kids and families along with discounts and saving opportunities that will add to your planning cheap family vacations.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park West at 79th Street
This is the largest museum of its kind in the world. Kids will love the giant dinosaur skeleton that stands five-stories high, the incredible programs tailored to their levels, the mammals exhibit, the IMAX theater, and the 94 foot blue whale hanging above the Hall of Ocean Life. Have your kids log on to the museum’s children’s website to get them excited about their visit!
Discounts:
Click here for great discounts and all visitor information geared toward cheap family vacations.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN
212 West 83rd Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenue)
Telephone: 212-721-1223
The museum has great hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. Permanent features include the playroom for children 4 and under, the Winnie-the-Pooh play land sandbox, puppet theater for kids to perform shows, and computers. Check the schedule for special daily activities as there are lots of them. This is one of those places that you're kids will never want to leave. Spending the day here makes for really cheap family vacations.
Regular Admission: $5 Adults, $5 Children under 2 are free.
DISCOUNTS:
- Show your Cool Culture Card and enter for FREE
- If you live in NYC or visit frequently consider becoming a member and enjoy a huge number of benefits.
- As always check your wallet for membership cards. If you are a member of any other children’s museum in the United States or Canada (as part of the reciprocal membership program), your admission is absolutely FREE. Now that really adds to cheap family vacations!
- Show your Entertainment Book coupon, and you can buy one ticket and get the second ticket for FREE making for cheap family vacations.
- Enjoy free admission on "Target Free First Fridays," occurring on the 1st Friday of the month!
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS
182 Lafayette Street
Between Broome and Grand Street
New York, New York
Telephone: 212-274-0986
The Children’s Museum of the Arts celebrates the visual and performing artist in every child through teaching, collecting, creating and exhibiting children’s art. Its goal is to unleash the artist in every child in New York City. It’s an incredible place to take your kids! You’ll find an amazing open art studio where your child can explore painting, collage, and sculpture through self-guided art projects, a performing arts gallery, where children of all ages can use their imaginations and creativity to invent an original theatrical performance, play stations where children are encouraged to see, touch, and manipulate a variety of things to stimulate their artistic imagination, wonderful exhibitions designed to encourage talk about art, and much, much more! Admission costs cover all workshops and materials, and children are encouraged to take their creations home (that’s what your refrigerator is for!:>). Another great stop for cheap family vacations.
Regular Admission: $10 per person, 1 to 65 years old
DISCOUNTS:
- Visit on any Thursday, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and you can pay whatever you wish!
- A Family Membership makes sense if you live in New York City and/or plan to go often. An annual Family membership fee of $250, $135 of which is tax deductible, entitles you to a host of benefits.
- Show your Cool Culture Card and enter for FREE.
- Buy one ticket, get one free when you present your Entertainment Book coupon. These books will really help to reduce costs and make for cheap family vacations.
- Take advantage of lots of free programs and workshops on Governor’s Island during the summer, Friday through Sunday, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
- Employees of Bloomberg and Base enjoy free admission when displaying an employee ID card.
FDNY FIRE ZONE
34 West 51 Street
Located at Rockefeller Center, next to Radio City Music Hall
New York, New York
Telephone: 212-698-4520
The Fire Zone is New York City's state-of-the-art fire-safety learning center. You can learn about the power of fire, climb on a real fire truck, try on bunker gear, meet a firefighter, feel a "hot" door, and learn to crawl through a smoke-filled hallway, even in the dark. Learn to identify hazards in your home, and help your children participate in making an escape plan. You'll have a first-hand experience in respecting fire and learn what to do in an emergency. In addition, a firefighter and facilitator bring groups through a multimedia fire-safety presentation every hour on the half hour.
Regular Admission: general admission is free. However, the fire-safety presentation is $6.00 for adults and children; and $2.00 for seniors (60 and over).
DISCOUNTS:
- AAA (Automobile Association of America) members receive 20% on all store purchases and 50% (!) off the Fire Zone exhibit tickets. For online purchases, enter coupon code AAA, and receive a 20 percent discount on merchandise. Another way to score cheap family vacations.
- Use your Entertainment Book coupon and get 2 admission tickets for the price of 1!
- Show your Cool Culture Cards and admission is free!
- Show your New York Pass and admission is FREE!!!
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
New York, New York
Telephone: 212-535-7710
This is certainly one of the greatest museums in the world. However, it’s huge! My advice is to select one or two exhibits at the most for each visit. My son and nieces always enjoyed the Costume Institute, arms and armor, musical instruments, and the Egyptian rooms. My son really began an interest in art by going a few times a year. I made it a point to read to him about the exhibit before visiting and I made sure to go armed with knowledge. Tours are very useful for developing an interest in art too. Click here for a listing of all children’s activities. Be sure to check out the daily calendar of events and select one of the great daily family events all free with admission. Download a map and many publications to help educate your kids about the museum and specific exhibits before and after your visit. Here are some fun things for your kids to do and learn from. For kids older than about 9 years old, consider taking one of the many free tours given throughout the day. You’ll have the expertise of an art historian who can introduce you to specific exhibitions throughout the museum. We take one every time we visit. This is a perfect place to keep on track for cheap family vacations.
Discounts:
NEW YORK CITY FIRE MUSEUM
278 Spring Street
Between Hudson and Varick Streets
New York, NY 10013
Telephone: 212-691-1303
The New York City Fire Museum is a great find! It is a particularly great destination for children and especially boys. The energetic firefighter volunteers who staff the museum communicate their enthusiasm and are extremely inspiring. Feel what it’s like to be a real firefighter as you try on the heavy firefighter outfits and pose for pictures by their trucks. You’ll see fire trucks, old hose carts, artwork, uniforms, historical fire fighting equipment including pre-civil war hand pump fire engines, horse-drawn engines through early motorized engines, and much, much more. The second floor is a moving dedication to 9/11 and serves to honor all its heroes. For groups of 20 and more, you can experience a fire safety simulation where visitors experience the feel of a real fire in a NYC apartment complete with smoke, lasers and black lights.
Regular Admission: Note that admission is “suggested”: Adults $7, Seniors, Students and Children $5.
DISCOUNTS:
- Buy one ticket, get one free when you present your Entertainment Book coupon. This really helps to maintain prices and cheap family vacations!
- Remember that admission price is ‘suggested,’ so if you cannot pay the fee, feel free to pay less.
- If you live in NYC or visit frequently, consider becoming a member. Membership plans are extremely affordable, support the museum’s great work, and provide you with a host of opportunities.
NEW YORK CITY POLICE MUSEUM
100 Old Slip between Front and South Streets
New York, New York
Telephone:212-480-3100
The New York City Police Museum is a great place to visit with children and families. All young boys, and many young girls, dream of becoming a policeman or police woman. After all, New York City is home to the largest police force in the world. With artifacts that date all the way back to the Dutch settlers, visitors can discover the impact of the NYPD over the last three centuries. Visitors will learn the the reason that police precincts around the nation are marked with green lights outside their doors, why officers are called “cops,” why their bosses are called “brass” and which came first, the Model T or the Highway Unit! Hear the moving stories of officers responding to the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, and learn how the NYPD now works beyond the borders of New York City to ensure the safety of every citizen. Check out all the great offerings for kids including the Junior Officers Discovery Zone complete with a real police car and fingerprint station; and Family Programs.
Regular Admission: $8 adults, $5 for children, seniors and students, children under 2 are free, members of service are free.
DISCOUNTS:
- Show your Cool Culture Card and enter for FREE.
- If you become a museum member, you’ll get unlimited admission to this museum and other museums participating in the reciprocal membership program. This is a GREAT deal when you consider the other participating members such as the Intrepid Museum (expensive), the New York City Fire Museum, Museum of the Moving Image, and many more!
- If you are a member of any museum that offers reciprocal benefits, admission is free. Check this list as it includes many well known institutions that you MAY already be a member of!
- Show your New York Pass and admission is FREE!!!
- Be sure to subscribe to my blog and daily deal for unannounced discount deals to this museum and others!
- Buy one ticket, get one free when you present your Entertainment Book coupon.
- Columbia University students, both undergraduate and graduate,enjoy free entry when displaying their school ID with validation sticker.
- Buy the Downtown Culture Pass and gain free admission. The pass grants adults, teens and children unlimited admission for $25, $15, and $5, respectively, for three consecutive days to participating museums. The participants of the pilot program are the M.O.A.F., the Fraunces Tavern Museum, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the National Museum of the American Indian, the N.Y.C. Police Museum, the Skyscraper Museum, the Tribute W.T.C. Visitor Center and Wall Street Walks.
MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
36-01 35 Avenue
Astoria, Queens, New York
Telephone: 718-777-6888
Located in Astoria, in the borough of Queens, the Museum of the Moving Image is the only museum in the United States dedicated to exploring the art, history, and technology of the moving image. It reopened in January 2011 after an extensive renovation and expansion, showcasing a sleek, modern design, a new 267-seat theater and 68-seat screening room, new lobby, shop, and café, a major new gallery and much more. So, this is an ideal time to visit.
The Museum occupies one of the thirteen buildings that comprised the former Astoria Studio complex. Originally built by Famous Players-Lasky—known as Paramount after 1927—as their East Coast production facility in 1920, the studio was the site of hundreds of silent and early sound era film productions. Read more about its fascinating history here. You’ll see artifacts from every stage of producing, promoting, and exhibiting motion pictures, television, and digital media, more than 130,000 objects in total. Check out the many family programs, workshops, and screenings here. Click to view a wide variety of screenings, workshops, events, and summer programs geared toward children and teens.
Regular Admission: $10 adults, $7.50 senior citizens and college students with valid ID, $5 children ages three to eighteen. Paid admission includes tickets to daily film screenings and exhibitions, except for special ticketed events.
DISCOUNTS:
- Get two admission tickets for the price of one when you present your Entertainment Book coupon.
- Plan to visit on a Friday evening, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, when admission is FREE. Separate screening tickets must be purchased during these free hours.
- Teachers with valid ID enjoy free admission.
- Active-duty military personnel enjoy free admission.
- Show your Cool Culture card and admission is free.
- Display your AAA (Automobile Association of American card and pay just $7.50 for your admission ticket.
- If you live in NYC or plan to visit a lot, consider becoming a member. Admission is free all the time. Membership starts at just $75 per year and includes lots of perks such as 20 free screenings per year, invitations to film previews, unlimited free admission to the Museum’s galleries, access to special insider events and more!
- Show your New York “CityPass” and admission is free!
- Employees of Channel 13, WFUV, McGraw Hill and the Press enjoy free admission.
- Employees of any other museum, anywhere, enjoy free admission when you show your ID.
- Check out Schooltix as they often offer discount tickets.
THE NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn Heights
Telephone: 718-694-3451
This is another great family destination that is particularly good for children and train enthusiasts. Our son, who was a HUGE TRAIN ENTHUSIAST, absolutely loved this museum. It is housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station and features 19 restored subway cars and other exhibits. It offers exhibits devoted to urban public transportation history, the development of the greater New York Metropolitan region through the presentations of exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops dealing with the cultural, social, and technological history of public transportation. Your kids will love the age-appropriate education workshop and computer resource center. Every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30, programs for young transit fans are offered free with museum admission; a great addition to cheap family vacations. Their website isn’t always up-to-date, so you can to call them for their children and family calendar at 718-694-1792.
The New York Transit Museum also has an annex museum in in Grand Central Terminal that presents changing exhibitions. It addition, your family will enjoy their annual Christmas model train exhibit.
Regular Admission: Adults $6, Children 3 – 17 years of age $4, Senior Citizens (62+) $4, Seniors Free Wednesdays, Members Free.
DISCOUNTS:
- If you live in NYC or plan to visit often, consider becoming a member. It’s extremely affordable, membership begins at $30 and includes all sorts of perks including unlimited visits, 10% discount at the Transit Museum Store.
- Show your New York Pass and admission is FREE
- Show your USTC Passport Program reciprocal membership card and admission is FREE!
- Show your Columbia University ID Card and admission is FREE!
ROSE CENTER FOR EARTH AND SPACE
(Located at the American Museum of Natural History)
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, New York
General Telephone Inquiries: 212-769-5100
Reservations by Telephone: 212-769-5200
The Rose Center for Earth and Space is housed within the American Museum of Natural History. You’ll find the Hayden Planetarium with highlights including (but surely not limited to) The Star Theater: one of the most technologically advanced Space Theaters which uses high-resolution full dome video to show its famous space shows and is narrated by actor Tom Hanks; The Big Bang Theater which demonstrates the birth of the universe and is narrated by actress Jode Foster; The Cullman Hall of the Universe which demonstrates four distinct zones: Universes, Galaxies, Stars, and Planets.
There are numerous programs designed specifically for families and children. Plan to visit the Discovery Room particularly suited for children ages 5-12 and their families. It provides an interactive gateway to the wonders of the museum and a hands-on, behind-the scenes look at its science. Every major field of museum science and research, from anthropology to zoology, is represented. Children, accompanied by adults, can explore an array of artifacts and specimens, puzzles, and scientific challenges. Activities for older visitors are located on the upper level. Parents should take a look at the amazing variety of Science and Nature Programs available to educate children ages 2 through 12 and their parents about the wonders of the museum. Check out this awesome page listing programs and activities for kids and families. The Planetarium presents a monthly lecture series, quarterly parties, and special events including the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate. Attendance at one of these programs may advance your child’s interest in science. Lastly, we always enjoy eating lunch in the cafeteria. The variety of available food is wide and the kids enjoy the planet cookies! You can easily spend the entire day in this museum.
Regular Admission: it’s not widely advertised, but the admission fee is SUGGESTED only. So, you can pay what you wish. (A suggested admission fee can only be paid in person, not online) Adults: $16, Children (2-12): $9, Seniors/Students with ID: $12, Members: Free.
Suggested Admission plus more: If you choose to pay what you wish AND would like to attend a special exhibition, IMAX film, or Hayden Planetarium Space Show, you can do so by adding $20 per adult, $11 per child, and $16.50 per senior or student to the amount you wish to pay for general admission. This is the cheapest way to enjoy all activities at the museum.
SuperSaver Admission: includes admission to the Museum and Rose Center for Earth and Space plus all special exhibitions, IMAX films, and the Hayden Planetarium Space Show. If you purchase SuperSaver tickets online, you’ll pay a service charge of $4 per ticket.Adults: $32, Children (2-12): $20, Seniors/Students with ID: $24.50, Adult Members: $16, Child Members: $11.50.
Museum Plus One Admission: includes admission to the Museum and Rose Center for Earth and Space plus one special exhibition, IMAX film, or Hayden Planetarium Space Show. If you purchase these tickets online, there will be a service charge of $4 per ticket. Adults: $24, Children (2-12): $14, Seniors/Students with ID: $18.
DISCOUNTS:
- Show your City Pass and admission is free!
- Show your Explorers Pass and admission is free!
- Show Your New York City Pass and admission is free! These passes can save you big and enhance cheap family vacations.
- Metro-North train riders can purchase discount round-trip rail tickets plus discount admission to the museum and one space show in the Hayden Planetarium: adults, $22; seniors/disabled/individuals receiving medicare and students, $16.50; children 2-12, $13; children under 2, free; AMNH member adults, $10; AMNH member children, $5.50.
- If you are resident, plan to visit often, or even bring a large family, you should definitely considering becoming a member. You’ll enjoy all sorts of perks and will make for real cheap family vacations.
SONY WONDER TECHNOLOGY LAB
550 Madison Avenue at 56th Street
Phone Number: (212) 883-8100
Admission: FREE
The Sony Wonder Technology Lab is a must for all families and kids. As you might expect, the lab is a highly interactive, multimedia destination that allows visitors to experiment with high-tech toys. Your specially issued ID card, coded with your name and pictures, is inserted into each of the activities. Upon exit, you’ll receive a personalized certificate is noting all of the activities that you completed during your visit. You’ll enjoy a myriad of special exhibits, FREE screenings of top movies (including special ones for children) in their 73-seat high definition theater, lots of very unique workshops and exhibits, and much more. The best part is that admission to the lab is free always. Another great destination for creating cheap family vacations together.
FUN AND CHEAP EATS
The best way to ensure a successful family meal is good food that you know your kids will enjoy, fast service, good prices, and fun surroundings to entertain the kids while the food is cooking. I’ve listed a bunch of great options to help make fun and cheap family vacations. Consider the following too:
1. Register your name for free at the sites noted here and receive daily deals for many of these restaurants.
2. Subscribe to my free Blog and Daily Deal for up-to-the-minute deals on great restaurants. I guarantee that you'll find multiple opportunities for savings for upcoming cheap family vacations!
3.Don’t miss my listing of discounted dining ideas here including Kids Restaurant Week and more.
4. Treat yourself and the kids to the “Best of” foods around New York. These wallet friendly options include the best pizza, delis, burgers, hot dogs, and super food trucks! These are fun places which wll add to enjoyable and cheap family vacations.
RESTAURANT OPTIONS
Ellen's Stardust Diner
1650 Broadway at 51st Street
(212) 956-5151
This retro 1950s-themed diner is filled with cool memorabilia and features professional singing wait staff and variety shows. You can watch videos of 1950s shows on authentic television and via their ‘drive-in-theater’ screen. You’ll find typical diner food that features interesting names from the old television show characters. Kids will enjoy the experience. While I don’t consider their menu ‘cheap,’ it is reasonably priced and I’m listing it because it’s a great family destination.
Hard Rock Cafe
221 West 57th Street
Between Broadway & Seventh Avenue
(212) 489-6565
Discounts: AAA (Automobile Association of America) members save 10% on food, alcohol-free drinks and merchandise at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Located in the heard of Times Square, this is a classic rock'n'roll themed restaurant. You’ll find loud music, rock memorabilia from the Beatles, Billy Joel, Madonna, and Elvis, to name a few. The restaurant features 708 seats and a 1800 square foot Rock Souvenir Shop. Menu features lots of burgers, BBQ, sandwiches, salads, a variety of Fajitas and entrees including macaroni and cheese.
Jekyll & Hyde Club
1409 Sixth Avenue
Near 57th Street
(212) 541-9505
Offering standard American menu, the Jekyll & Hyde Club provides as much entertainment as food. It’s like Halloween all year round with incredible special effects, interactive characters, pictures with moving eyeballs, interesting waiters and waitresses—there is always something going on!
Little Muenster
100 Stanton Street
(212) 203-7197
Awesome grilled cheese!
Macbar
54 Prince Street
Between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets
(212)-226-0211
Enjoy any of 12 mac styles here, with a dish that is sure to please kids to adults including Mac Lobsta'. All the options add to a fun outing and cheap family vacations!
84 Stanton Street
Between Allen and Orchard Streets
(212) 982-8895
Casual, simple and absolutely delicious meatballs that appeal to everyone, especially kids. Select your own cookies and ice cream to make the perfect ice cream sandwich for dessert. Soda, wine and beer are available. This is a small restaurant so get there early to avoid lines.
Mars 2112
1633 Broadway
Between 50 and 51 Streets
(212) 582-2112
Mars 2112 is a space themed restaurant located in Times Square--right in the theater district. It is a 35,000-square-foot, bi-level, multi-dimensional restaurant that throws you into Mars complete with alien costumed servers and a galactical ambience.
240 Sullivan Street
Between Bleecker Street & 3rd Streets
(212) 677-3995
Discounts: Buy any sandwich, get a free jar of their peanut butter when you present your Entertainment Book coupon.
Perfect for cheap family vacations, they offer a dizzing arrange of peanut butter options that are inexpensive and perfect for kids and adults alike. Their peanut butter contains no hydrogenated oils, no cholesterol, no trans-fats and, no high fructose corn syrup. Their flavors are gluten-free, vegan (except for The Bee's Knees which is vegetarian), and certified kosher. And, they only use USA-grown peanuts. Take a look at the menu here.
Planet Hollywood
140 West 57th Street
Between 6th & 7th Avenues
(212) 333-7827
Located in the heart of Times Square and within walking distance to more than 25 Broadway theaters, Planet Hollywood displays great Hollywood memorabilia and props from famous movies. The placemats feature movie trivia questions and there are huge screens throughout the restaurant that feature movie clips and close ups of dinners. Birthday celebrators will see themselves on the big screens throughout the restaurant. We had a ball here. The menu offers everything from burgers to salads to sandwiches to pasta and pizza. Click here to view the menu.
Puddin'
102 St Marks Pl
(between 1st Ave and Ave A)
Telephone: 216-513-5074
Puddin’ is a serious sweets shop serving up rich, delicious, creamy pudding goodness. Puddin’ sources the highest-quality goods for its signature dessert, toppings and cakes! Mix-and-match from seasonal and seasonal flavors and numerous housemade toppings—including crushed graham crackers, salted caramel sauce, dried cherry compote and sprinkles!
Serendipity 3
225 East 60th Street
Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
(212) 838-3531
Serendipity is most famous for its outrageous desserts and drinks including their frozen hot chocolate! They also feature a regular food menu and the kids will enjoy their 12-inch hot dogs. The restaurant is housed in a quaintly decorated townhouse and has an adorable little gift shop. Get their EARLY! The lines and crowds can get ridiculous.
Shake Shack
Locations: Click the link above for the many NYC locations
The Shake Shack offers surprisingly delicious food at reasonable prices. Operated by Danny Meyer (or Eleven Madison Park, Union Square Café and Tabla), you can select from a vast array of burgers, fries, drinks and seasonal specialties. No waitress service and extremely casual. This is a great destination for cheap family vacations.
S’macs
345 East 12th Street
Between First and Second Avenues
(212)358-7912
You’ll find any variety of mac and cheese here including regular, multi-grain, gluten-free, reduced lactose. Or even vegan! You can order “A sampler” which including a small portion of All-American, 4 Cheese, Cheeseburger, La Mancha, Cajun, Napoletana, and lpine, Parisienne. Parents will enjoy the opportunity to order beer and wine too! The varieties are fun and the food is yummy which makes it ideal for cheap family vacations.
FANTASTIC CANDY STORES
New York City is home to some of the most amazing candy stores anywhere. Think Candyland meets Willy Wonka--heaven. Here are 4 of my favorites. A visit to any of these will result in huge smiles on your children's faces, and yours too. Add at least one of these to your fun, cheap family vacations itinerary.
Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 Third Ave
Manhattan
Telephone: 646-735-0078
Discounts: Check their website for discounts and promotions.
Dylan’s Candy Bar is THE fantasy candy store for kids and parents alike! It carries over 5,000 kinds of candy ranging from standard gummy worms, gummy bears, peach rings and cola bottles, to wacky gummy teeth, killer gummy sharks and gummy brains. You can also find novelty and nostalgic candy, including Wax Lips, Pixy Stix and Pez. You’ll find great chocolate, chocolate covered pretzels, popcorn, fruit, nuts, well, you get the picture. It’s owned by Dylan Lauren, daughter of Ralph Lauren. If you’re in NYC, this is a must stop for your cheap family vacations!
Economy Candy
108 Rivington Street
212-254-1531
In business since 1937, you’ll find hundreds of kinds of chocolates, candies, nuts, dried fruits; including halvah, sugar free candy, New York-themed candy, old-fashioned candy, novelty items, and the prices are reasonable. This place is filled to the rafters with candy—heaven on earth!
Papabubble
380 Broome Street, between Mott and Mulberry Street
Telephone: 212-966-2599
Gorgeous, delicious hard candies made with into unusual shapes and with unique shapes in the center. Watch the video above to get a real idea about how these candies are made.
The Sweet Life
63 Hester Street at Ludlow Street
Toll free: 800-692-6887
Telephone: 212-598-0092
The Sweet Life has a huge selection of gourmet chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, licorice, gummy, candy, Jelly Belly beans, Glitterati candy, Halvah, sugar free candy and chocolates, European candy (from all countries), lollipops, organic dried fruits and chocolates, Puntini candy, gourmet fudge. They dip just about everything into chocolate, and why not!:>
PLAYGROUNDS
New York City provides a huge assortment of playgrounds, all FREE, adding to cheap family vacations in New York city. Every parent knows that kids need time to run, play and to "blow off steam." Your kids will be delighted to explore the many parks offering a wide variety of playing equipment and featuring different themes. Park playgrounds open daily at 7:30 am and close at dusk.Here are 2 of our favorites.
The Ancient Playground, located just north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and despite it’s name, it offers a modern array of playing equipment that feature different themes(ancient Egyptian, rustic, etc), slides, tunnels, sand box, bucket, tires and strap swings, as well as two 2 different water features. Your biggest problem will be getting your children to leave this playground. Playgrounds make for fun and cheap family vacations!
Heckscher Playground
Seventh Avenue & Central Park South, from 61st to 63rd Streets
After running around the climbing structures and rubber safety surface of Central Park’s largest playground, kids can cool off with circular spray-fountain areas connected by elevated water channels that double as walkways. Another addition for cheap family vacations!
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR
REALLY CHEAP FAMILY VACATIONS
REALLY CHEAP FAMILY VACATIONS
Taking public transportation is a great way to save money during your visit to New York City. In addition, most kids love taking the subways and buses. It's a real treat for them. You'll find the kids begging to take the subway, creating real cheap family vacations.
By Subway:
Click here for detailed subway information including maps, Metrocards, and an automated trip planner.
By Bus:
Click here for detailed bus information including routes, fares, and more!
Local Parking:
Click here for fantastic parking deals and information on street parking, including meters and muni-cards.
By Foot:
Use your street map to determine the best route! Take in the sights as you walk--that’s half the fun! Want to make cheap family vacations and be healthy? Walk!
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