Recommended family Activities in NYC.

This article will give you information on five best things to do in NYC with your family. 

Number five, the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most iconic symbols of New York. The statue was a gift from France and represents freedom and democracy to millions of people around the world. The statue is accessible via a short ferry ride from the mainland and visits include docent guided tours or self-guided audio tours. These tours educate visitors on the island’s history as well as on the construction and restoration of the statute. Visits to the statue’s crown pedestal or the museum on Liberty Island require tickets and advanced reservations are highly encouraged. Several ticket options are available depending on which parts of the statue and island guests wish to visit. 

Number four, horse and carriage ride in Central Park. In New York City, horses are a symbol of a bygone era before the advent of cars, buses and trains. It was during this time that New Yorkers got around from place to place on horseback or by means of horse-drawn carriage. As a result and over time, horses became iconic to the history of Manhattan. Hopping on a horse carriage and wandering through central park is a great way to explore what this 843- acre park has to offer.

Number three, Rockefeller Center. One of New York City’s most recognizable icons. Rockefeller Center is a huge complex in downtown Manhattan that consists of 19 commercial buildings, between 48th and 51st streets in Fifth Avenue, covering 22 acres of prime real estate. The original 14 Art Deco buildings are located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, and are separated by a private street and a sunken square called Rockefeller Plaza, which is world-famous for its skating rink and a traditional Christmas tree. Construction began in 1931 and was mostly completed by 1939. Recognized as one of the greatest building projects of the Great Depression era in 1985, Rockefeller Center was declared a New York City landmark and in 1987 a National Historic Landmark.

Number two, New York Botanical Garden. It is a National Historic Landmark located in the Bronx. The park features 250 acres with over 1 million plants, the garden exists both as a recreational green space and as an educational and research facility. Each year many school children, families and teachers visit to learn about plants, ecology and healthy aging. The property features 50 distinct gardens and plantings including the cascade waterfall, old-growth New York forests and wetlands. Other highlights include a vintage 1890s greenhouse, a Japanese rock garden, a library and more. Additionally the New York Botanical Garden hosts many seasonal and special events and activities.

Number one, Brooklyn Children’s Museum. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood and was the first Children’s Museum in the United States. This multilevel underground museum houses interactive exhibits designed to both entertain and engage the minds of young children. Ranging from a working greenhouse, to world Brooklyn which is a section of rooms portraying various cultures from New York City, such as an Italian pizzeria and a replica of an MTA bus. Totally Tots is an area dedicated to children under five that features daily art experiences. The museum is available to rent for birthday parties and other private events too.