Synopses & Reviews
Family vacations have never been so easy with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places local parents and kids like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and tells you which ones are kid-friendly. Every Frommer's with Kids Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and outdoor activities. You'd be lost without us!
This 10th edition of Frommer's New York City with Kids reveals the most fun and educational experiences for kids in the Big Apple. It's full of incredibly detailed tips - right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs. Inside you'll learn where to find hands-on, interactive museums; children's entertainment, from concerts to puppet shows; kid-oriented shopping; plus all the best parks and places to play . There are even suggested itineraries for each age group making trip planning a snap! Let Frommer's New York City with Kids show your family the exciting sights and sounds of New York City.
Synopsis
Offers information on kid-friendly hotels, restaurants, hands-on museums, shopping, parks, and family-oriented attractions and walking tours.
Synopsis
Designed for visitors and locals alike, Frommer’s With Kids Guides show how to plan family trips and outings that are fun for kids of all ages.
• Written by parents for parents
• Exact prices
• Star-rated reviews of family-friendly hotels and restaurants
• Age recommendations for most activities
• For those traveling with children ages 2 to 14
Synopsis
LET FROMMER'S SHOW YOU WHERE YOUR KIDS CAN:- Get up close and personal with Lady Liberty
- Take a monorail through the wilds of Asia
- Sit at the wheel of a city bus
- Go biking, horseback riding, or in-line skating
PLUS INVALUABLE TRAVEL TIPS:
- Age ranges for each attraction and activity
- Hotels that offer cribs and rollaway beds
- A complete rundown on restaurants with kids' menus
- Shopping for everything from baby booties to comic books
- A New York parent's words of wisdom on safety in the city
- How to have a good time without breaking the bank
About the Author
Holly Hughes is a freelance writer and editor who lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with her husband and three children. She is the author of Frommer’s 500 Places To Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, has been series editor for Frommer’s Irreverent Guides, and has been an executive editor of Fodor’s Travel Guides. She is also the editor of the annual Best Food Writing anthology (Avalon Publishing).
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in New York City.
1. How to Feel Like a New York City Family.
2. Planning a Family Trip to New York City.
3. Getting to Know New York City.
4. Family-Friendly Accommodations.
5. Family-Friendly Dining.
6. Exploring New York City with Your Kids.
7. Neighborhood Strolls.
8. For the Active Family.
9. Shopping with Your Kids.
10. Entertainment for the Whole Family.
11. Side Trips from New York City.
Appendix A: For International Visitors.
Appendix B: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.
Index.