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A Guide to 48 Hours as a Family in NYC

Carol Trehearn

If you and your family are ever lucky enough to find yourself in New York City for 48 hours, you should seek to fill those two days will all sorts of fun activities and excursions.

Here are just some of the things that you and your family should get up to whenever you visit NYC:

Explore Central Park

If you and your kids fancy escaping the hustle and bustle of New York for a while, then you should take some time to explore Central Park. Doing this will give your kids the space they need to run around and burn off some energy.

Go ice skating

Ice skating is another option that you have if you want your kids to burn off some energy in the Big Apple. With three massive ice rinks to choose from — Bryant Park, the Wollman Rink, and Central Park — you won’t have to worry about missing out on the chance to partake in this physical activity.

Shop for toys

Your kids might not be too happy if you drag them clothes shopping, but they’ll no doubt enjoy a spot of toy shopping. Fortunately, New York is one of the best places in the world to find exciting toys, simply because there are toy stores to be found on near enough every block. Here are just a few of the toy store destinations that your kids are sure to enjoy:

  • Mary Arnold Toys
  • America Girl Place
  • Build-A-Bear
  • LEGO Flagship Store
  • Disney Store
  • Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store
  • Pizzazzz Toyz
  • CAMP Stores
  • Dinosaur Hill
  • Area Kids
  • Teich Toys & Books
  • Mini Jake

Head up the Empire State Building

On your second day in the Big Apple, you should definitely make some time to head up the Empire State Building. The view that they see when they travel up this famous skyscraper will be sure to stick with your kids their entire lives.

If you do want to fit the Empire State Building into your jam-packed NYC schedule, it’s advisable that you book your tickets well in advance. This will allow you to buy fast-track tickets and ensure that you and your family won’t be stuck waiting in queues for hours on end.

See a show

To close out your whirlwind 48 hours in New York, why don’t you are your family go out and see a show on Broadway? So long as you choose a performance that keeps your entire family entertained, this will be the perfect way to end your trip to the Big Apple.

Again, if you want to book the best seats to the best show, you’re going to have to plan this section of your NYC trip well in advance of your arrival in the city. When booking your tickets, be sure to use a secure and authentic site such as TicketSales. Doing so will ensure that you aren’t met with any nasty surprises when you turn up to see your show of choice.

Follow all of the above advice, and you and your family will be sure to have an amazing time in New York City.