| > | | | | the New York City beaches and join all sorts of fun |
| The article talks about the things families can do in | | | | things to do. You can take this opportunity to teach the |
| New York City for a summer vacation. | | | | little ones how to swim, build sandcastles with them |
| There are more than just a handful summer things to | | | | and look for shells that you can add to your collection. |
| do in New York City. If you are looking for fun, exciting | | | | The older kids can learn how to surf and join beach |
| and energy-filled activities for a family vacation, then | | | | games such as frisbee, volleyball and tennis. Some of |
| the Big Apple is perfect for you. | | | | the beaches hold events and festivals that you can |
| One thing you can do to start your summer vacation is | | | | also check out with your family to feel the New York |
| to get a 360-degree bird's eye view of the five | | | | City vibe. |
| boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Bronx, | | | | One of the best things to do to enjoy the nice summer |
| Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island), its surrounding | | | | weather is spend an afternoon in Central Park. It is a |
| waters and the Statue of Liberty from the Empire | | | | great opportunity to be close to nature in the middle of |
| State Building's Observatory. Also within the Empire | | | | a busy city. You can have a quiet family time with a |
| State Building is an interesting ride that will definitely be | | | | little picnic. Kids (and parents) can have fun with a |
| a hit to kids of all ages - the New York Skyride. The | | | | carousel ride and inline skating. You can also visit the |
| said ride provides a three dimensional virtual tour of the | | | | Central Park Zoo for some wildlife encounter - lions, |
| New York City. | | | | zebras, penguins, polar bears and over a hundred |
| It is best to join tours and cruises in the beginning part | | | | more different species of animals. |
| of your New York City summer trip to have an idea | | | | New York City is a shopping mecca. Whether you are |
| of all the things to see and do that the city has to | | | | looking for clothes, shoes, accessories or toys, New |
| offer. The Liberty Cruise provides an interesting | | | | York City has a store waiting for you. Your kids can |
| introduction of New York City with amazing views of | | | | express their creativity by making their personal |
| the Manhattan skyline and Ellis Island. As the name | | | | stuffed animal at the Build-A-Bear Workshop. A visit at |
| suggests, the cruise includes a close up look at the | | | | the FAO Schwartz will definitely make your kids go |
| great American icon, the Statue of Liberty, that will | | | | wild. It is the ultimate toy store any kid could ask for. |
| surely give you a renewed sense of freedom. | | | | You can find everything at FAO Schwartz - from the |
| If you are looking for something educational and | | | | regular Barbie dolls and Transformers collectibles to |
| interactive for your kids to do this summer, New York | | | | kid-sized Mercedes 500SL. |
| City has the world's best museums that you can take | | | | There are a lot of accommodation choices in New |
| them to. The Children's Museum of Manhattan caters | | | | York City. There are even those that are particularly |
| to the inquisitive minds of young children which houses | | | | family-friendly. Among the best places for your family |
| exhibits that will challenge their creativity. The museum | | | | to stay is at the Hilton Times Square. Hiton Times |
| features themed displays, such as Nickelodeon's Dora | | | | Square's lobby has an entertainment complex that |
| The Explorer and Go Diego Go, to catch the little kids' | | | | houses restaurants, retail stores, a movie theater and |
| attention and to entice them to participate in the | | | | even a wax museum. Hilton Times Square has |
| activities. Older kids, however, will definitely enjoy | | | | programs especially made for kids and also offers |
| roaming around old aircrafts, particularly those used in | | | | babysitting services. The best thing about the hotel is |
| the second World War in the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space | | | | that it is located right in the middle of Times Square, |
| Museum. | | | | giving you an easy access to all the fascinating |
| Summer means lots of outdoor activities. Hit any of | | | | summer things to do in New York City. |