Traveling to New York with kids? Here's an insider guide for what to do and where to go, tested by us and proven to be kid-friendly and cool.
Purl Soho
This winter I plan to channel some old-world “know-how” into my life and finally learn how to sew and knit… properly. As a city-kid, “knitting” was never something that hit my radar until recently but I would really love to tap into to this creative zone and learn to make fun things for the kids and for the home. I have always loved the look of Purl Soho with its walls chock full of colorful yarns, beautiful fabrics and cute-as-a-button trims but I always felt intimidated by my dire lack of craftiness. The store recently moved to a new huge space on Broome Street and they are now offering classes (yippie!) so I am definitely jumping on board. If you don’t have a chance to visit the store… do check out their website which is enticing and inspiring.
Also check out this adorable little make-your-own Alphabet Block kit for babies…would be a nice gift for a friend.
ALSO IN THE AREA:
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| The best of Soho’s children’s boutiques | High Tea at the Crosby Hotel | Art classes for wee ones |
Top of the Rock
If you are looking for that take-your-breath-away New York City view, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center is really as good as it gets. With three levels of wrap-around walking terraces set atop one of the most spectaular Art Deco buildings in the world — it really is a must visit if you are in town, and I found it an especially easy place to take children (kids under five are free!) After a recent visit I also thought it was a far superior option to the Empire State Building (which I have heard is kind of a run down mess inside). It’s kind of nice to have a photo OF the Empire State Building in the background with a view that is equally as nice in a less cramped and hectic setting. One of my favorite parts of the whole visit was the ride in the elevator… that alone was worth the trip (I won’t ruin the surprise as to why but it was way cool!) And as if it couldn’t get any better… it’s right next door to Rockefeller center where there are tons of places to eat afterwards with kids. If you are going to do the NYC tourist thing – I say by all means, this is a must for the photo books and kids will dig it.
Area: Midtown Manhattan
(Image from Pure Contemporary)
