Originally posted on April 10, 2019 @ 4:57 am
If you’ve never been to New York before, you might not imagine it as a kid-friendly location. Most people’s idea of NYC is bustling, fast-paced and jam-packed traffic with potential for getting into an accident.
While it’s true that New York is full of people, and it’s important to be careful, it’s full of all sorts of dynamic activities to choose from. Not only is it a fantastic place for adults, but kids will love it equally.
Here are some of the best ideas for things to do on your trip to the big apple.
Catch a Broadway Show
Even if you’re not much of a theatre person, there’s nothing like the thrill of catching a Broadway performance. Even the biggest theatre grinches find themselves walking out of the theatre exhilarated.
Broadway has all sorts of productions going on at any given moment. From musicals to adaptations of your favorite films, there’s no shortage of plays to choose from.
Try to look online for places that offer discounted tickets on the day of the performance. You’d be surprised how lucky you can get finding great discounts on shows.
Go For An Urban Adventure In Central Park
Central Park is full of beautiful winding paths and greenery. It’s perfect for taking a stroll and people watching or even kicking a ball around.
There are buskers and puppeteers, and even delicious food stands. Central Park is a beautiful natural paradise in the middle of bustling urban life. It’s a breath of fresh air that you can’t miss if you go to New York.
Madame Tussauds
It’s a lot of fun admiring and interacting with wax figures of world-famous celebrities. Don’t hesitate to take a selfie with the Queen of England or even Taylor Swift!
They’re open early in the morning until 10 pm at night which makes it convenient for finding time in your schedule to fit it in. Some tours include free entry to this exciting wax museum. It may be worth doing a little research to find the best deal.
Walking Tour
In case you didn’t know, people walk a lot in New York! The heavy traffic often makes getting around so complicated that arriving by foot is much faster.
Walking tours are a great way to explore the city while getting a little exercise at the same time. Whether you’re more interested in architecture, haunted houses, or food, there’s a walking tour for you!
It’s a really fun way of learning interesting historical facts about certain areas of New York.
Go Shopping!
Regardless of what your budget is, New York has what you want. From the world’s top fashion designers to marked down deals that you can’t find anywhere else in the world, you’ll find it!