Financial District
30 Things to Do in the Financial District with Kids: Museums, Parks, Public Art & Loads of History
The Financial District is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods for families in NYC. Office...
The SeaGlass Carousel. Photo by Jody Mercier
The Battery With Kids: 9 Fun Things to Do in Downtown's Biggest Green Space
The Battery, the park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan Island, is to lower Manhattan what...
Sea-Themed Carousel at the Battery Is a Major New Kid Destination
Riders step into oversized iridescent fish that seem to swim inside a giant nautilus shell at this...
One World Observatory taking you to new heights! Photo courtesy of the observatory
One World Observatory: Breathtaking, Panoramic Views & NYC History for Kids & Families
My husband and I trekked to the top of the Empire State Building following our City Hall wedding...
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum offers age-appropriate programs to help children learn more about the events of 9/11 and how people responded in the days and months after.
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Tips for Going to Ground Zero With Kids
This guide to the museum and memorial at the 9/11 site can help you plan an age-appropriate visit...
Restaurants Near the 9/11 Memorial to Eat at with Kids
Ground Zero has become a must-see destination for many families visiting NYC. Making a visit to the...
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial with Kids: Should You Do It and What You Need to Know
Whether you believe it's important to discuss the events of September 11, 2001 with your...
The waterfront South Street Seaport neighborhood is full of family-friendly things to do no matter the season. Photo by Eva Van Dok
South Street Seaport: 20 Fun Things To Do With Kids
There's plenty for families to do in this historic, waterfront neighborhood.
Pearl Street Playground Reopens in South Street Seaport
The Pearl Street Playground isn't actually new; it's an old play spot that's been completely...
Kids can splash, climb, build, and create their own play structures at this playground. Photo by Jody Mercier
NYC Destination Playground: The Imagination Playground
The groundbreaking play space helps kids build, climb, splash, and create their own adventures.
5 Secrets of the Woolworth Building and New Public Tours
For years the Woolworth Building, located in the Financial District, has been off-limits to...
Fraunces Tavern, Check Out a Revolutionary Hangout
Fraunces Tavern, a very old inn, is one of our city's better known historical sites and is cited on...

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