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Dining with Kids
Restaurants in the most touristy corners of the city are ready at a moment's notice to bust
out the highchairs and kiddy menus. In general, however, dining venues are small - eating
at popular joints sans reservation can often be more of a hassle with the little ones in tow.
Early dinners can alleviate some of the stress, as most locals tend to take to their tables
between 7:30pm and 9:30pm. In good weather, we recommend grabbing a blanket and
food from one of the city's excellent grocers, and heading to Central Park or one of the
many other green spaces for a picnic in the grass.
For Parents, Not For Parents
If you're hitting the Big Apple with kids, you can check for upcoming events online at
(
www.mommypoppins.com
)
. For an insight into New York aimed directly at kids, pick up a
copy of Lonely Planet's
Not for Parents: New York
. Perfect for children aged eight and
up, it opens up a world of intriguing stories and fascinating facts about New York people,
places, history and culture.
Best Museums
American Museum of Natural History
Dinosaurs, butterflies, a planetarium and IMAX
films. My, oh my! (
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
A fun trip back in time for the young ones - make sure to
stop at the Egyptian Wing. (
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)
New York City Fire Museum
Old-fashioned firefighting carriages, curious old-school
uniforms, and amiable staff make this a winner for wide-eyed little ones. (
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)
Best Shopping
FAO Schwartz
Santa's workshop has crash-landed in the heart of Midtown. (
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Yoyamart
Memorable gifts for kids, but a much more interesting shopping experience for
their parents. (
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)
Dinosaur Hill
A petite, old-school toy shop packed with whimsical gifts, from shadow
puppets and calligraphy sets to natural-fibre outfits for munchkins. (
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