on top of Top of the Rock in Rockefeller Center in NYC

Manhattan City Guide: 31 Family Friendly Attractions

The island of Manhattan, one of the five boroughs in New York City, is home to close to two million people, thousands of hotels and restaurants, and tons of kid friendly activities. We’ve fortunate enough to live just a short drive from Manhattan and have enjoyed exploring many museums, theaters, sporting venues, restaurants, parks, historical…

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platform of subway car at the NY Transit Museum in Brooklyn NY

10 Ways to Explore the NY Transit Museum in Brooklyn, New York

One of the most popular historical attractions in Brooklyn, New York, the NY Transit Museum celebrates the history of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which began in 1900 with the construction of the subway system. The NY Transit Museum was founded in 1976 and is housed in a decommissioned 1936 subway station in downtown Brooklyn.…

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view of the Brooklyn Bridge

City Guide: 10 Family Friendly Activities in Brooklyn, NY to Enjoy this Winter

While our family frequently enjoys attractions, museums, and performances in Manhattan, we’ve never ventured across the bridge to the borough of Brooklyn. This past month, we had the opportunity to spend the weekend exploring many cultural attractions in Brooklyn and learning about the city’s rich history.

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entrance to he Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan, New York

10 Ways to Explore the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan

Located on Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and part of “Museum Mile”, the Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923. Originally housed in Gracie Mansion (now the residence of the mayor of New York City) until the permanent museum was built in 1932, the museum’s collection has…

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Nine Tips for Visiting the American Museum of Natural History in New York City

Founded in 1869 and open to the public in 1877, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the top attractions in New York City, welcoming  over five million visitors each year. 

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entrance to Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff Alberta

10 Ways to Explore the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta Canada

Named for local artists and philanthropists Peter and Catharine Whyte, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies opened as a museum 1968 in downtown Banff to showcase their collection of artifacts and artwork celebrating the town of Banff and the Canadian Rockies. The Whytes were married in the 1930s and built a home in Banff…

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