We spent 6 days in New York City with our 6 y/o, less than two weeks ago. There was a lot of walking involved, a lot, all day long for 6 days. Taking the subway, the bus, a cab or walking many blocks, I can tell you, it was pretty intense. Kids just don't like walking that much, at least mine doesn't.
A 6 y/o is still too young to understand that his parents want to spend time at museums, galleries or walk around admiring architecture and trying new restaurants. With our little one we had to be very specific and clear on what activities we had planned for him, and when we did, he was happy and enjoying himself. He didn't appreciate the -walking part of the trip- but for sure it was an unforgettable experience to him full of new adventures (the subway for instance), sites and exposure to many many things. (Oh, and he went back to school and shared everything with teachers and classmates, which was really cute).
Places that worked amazingly well for our 6 years old in New York City:
- The American Museum of Natural History. We spent a few hours there and he absolutely loved it.
- The ride on the Tramway from Manhattan to Roosevelt island and back. Awesome views.
- Central Park. Even though we couldn't show him all the things we had planned because of a huge event going on that day in many areas of the park, this is a great plan when going to NY with kids. In one place many things to do and see.
- The High Line. Especially the Lego area they had displayed.
-The Lego store around Rockefeller Center, of course the Lego store.
- The SeaGlass Carousel at Battery Park. Just beautiful.
- Bryant Park. Even though it was (as always) so so crowded, Diego enjoyed very much being there, resting a little from all the walking, eat something, ride the beautiful Carousel and spotting from behind some trees The Empire State Building.
- The stroll around 5th. avenue, especially when he spotted The Plaza Hotel and learned that was Home Alone 2 main location.
- One of the cutest things about this trip was how we "saw" the whole time we were there very important places like: Curious George Building, Skyscrapers where Spider Man climbs, where the Ninja Turtles live and you know all those very important NYC inhabitants.
- One of the cutest things about this trip was how we "saw" the whole time we were there very important places like: Curious George Building, Skyscrapers where Spider Man climbs, where the Ninja Turtles live and you know all those very important NYC inhabitants.
Have an awesome week, healthy and peaceful.
