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Summary

Family vacations have never been so easy with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places local parents and kids like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and tells you which ones are kid-friendly. Every Frommer's with Kids Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and outdoor activities. You'd be lost without us!This 10th edition ofFrommer's New York City with Kids reveals the most fun and educational experiences for kids in the Big Apple. It's full of incredibly detailed tips - right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs. Inside you'll learn where to find hands-on, interactive museums; children's entertainment, from concerts to puppet shows; kid-oriented shopping; plus all the best parks and places to play . There are even suggested itineraries for each age group making trip planning a snap! LetFrommer's New York City with Kids show your family the exciting sights and sounds of New York City.

Author Biography

Holly Hughes is a freelance writer and editor who lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with her husband and three children. She is the author of Frommer’s 500 Places To Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, has been series editor for Frommer’s Irreverent Guides, and has been an executive editor of Fodor’s Travel Guides. She is also the editor of the annual Best Food Writing anthology (Avalon Publishing).

List of Maps	p. vi
What's New in New York City	p. 1
How to Feel Like a New York City Family	p. 3
Frommer's Favorite New York City Family Experiences	p. 5
New York City Dateline	p. 6
The Best Hotel Bets	p. 8
The Best Dining Bets	p. 9
Planning a Family Trip to New York City	p. 12
Visitor Information	p. 12
Entry Requirements & Customs	p. 12
Money	p. 14
When to Go	p. 15
Kids' Favorite New York City Events	p. 16
What Things Cost in New York City	p. 16
What to Pack	p. 19
Travel Insurance	p. 20
Health & Safety	p. 21
Words of Wisdom & Helpful Resources	p. 22
Three Invaluable Tips	p. 23
Planning Your Trip Online	p. 25
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	p. 26
The 21st-Century Traveler	p. 26
Online Traveler's Toolbox	p. 27
Getting There	p. 28
Getting Through the Airport	p. 31
Show Tell: Getting the Kids Interested in New York City	p. 35
Top Kids' Books Set in New York City	p. 36
Getting to Know New York City	p. 38
Orientation	p. 38
A Street by Any Other Name	p. 40
Manhattan Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 41
The Outer Boroughs in Brief	p. 43
Manhattan's Bridges & Tunnels	p. 43
Getting Around	p. 44
Art Down Under	p. 46
Planning Your Outings	p. 48
Fast Facts: New York City	p. 49
Family-Friendly Accommodations	p. 57
The Upper West Side	p. 64
Cool Pools	p. 67
The Upper East Side	p. 69
Midtown West	p. 72
Midtown East	p. 77
The Flatiron District & Greenwich Village	p. 82
Lower Manhattan	p. 83
Brooklyn	p. 86
Family-Friendly Dining	p. 87
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 89
The Upper West Side	p. 98
The Best of the Bagels	p. 100
The Upper East Side	p. 107
Midtown	p. 112
The Cupcake Craze	p. 113
Pizza Etiquette	p. 118
Chelsea, the Flatiron District & Gramercy Park	p. 122
Greenwich Village	p. 125
The East Village	p. 129
Hot Dog!	p. 130
Kosher Restaurants	p. 131
SoHo and Little Italy	p. 132
Chinatown	p. 135
TriBeCa, Lower Manhattan & Brooklyn	p. 136
Exploring New York City with Your Kids	p. 139
Sightseeing Suggestions	p. 139
What's in a Name?	p. 140
Kids' Top 10 Attractions	p. 142
Natural History Museum Treasure Hunt	p. 150
The While-Waiting-in-Line-at-Lady-Liberty Quiz	p. 158
Best Views	p. 160
More Manhattan Museums	p. 161
Rainy Days & Mondays	p. 163
What Goes Around Comes Around: New York's Carousels	p. 164
Museums in the Outer Boroughs	p. 169
Best Rides	p. 173
Historic Houses	p. 174
Zoos & Aquariums	p. 176
Gardens	p. 177
Nature Centers	p. 179
Kid-Friendly Tours	p. 180
Neighborhood Strolls	p. 184
Midtown	p. 184
Downtown	p. 186
Uptown	p. 190
New York Top 10 Movie & TV Sites	p. 192
Brooklyn	p. 192
For the Active Family	p. 193
Green New York: The Top Parks	p. 193
Stalking the Animal Statues in Central Park	p. 196
The Playground Lowdown	p. 200
Sports & Games	p. 209
Classes & Workshops	p. 217
New York Kids' Top Five Cheap Thrills	p. 219
Shopping with Your Kids	p. 221
The Shopping Scene	p. 221
Shopping A to Z	p. 223
Prowling the Pet Stores	p. 237
The Best Shops That Just Happen to Be in Museums	p. 242
Entertainment for the Whole Family	p. 250
The Big Venues	p. 251
Seasonal Events	p. 252
Street Performers	p. 253
Weekend Shows	p. 254
Theater	p. 254
Concerts	p. 258
Films	p. 260
Dance	p. 261
Magic Shows	p. 262
Puppet Shows	p. 263
Spectator Sports	p. 263
Milestones in New York Sports History	p. 264
Story Hours	p. 267
Arcades	p. 269
Side Trips from New York City	p. 270
Edison National Historic Site	p. 270
Garden City, Long Island	p. 271
Playland	p. 273
Philipsburg Manor	p. 274
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk	p. 275
For International Visitors	p. 277
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 277
Getting to the U.S	p. 283
Getting Around the U.S	p. 284
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler	p. 286
Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites	p. 291
Index	p. 294
General Index	p. 294
Accommodations Index	p. 304
Restaurant Index	p. 305
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