aprica summer in the city

As a local New Yorker, I'm asked all the time for my TOP 3 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN NYC. This is tough, but if I had to pick these are my three-go-to options. The best views in Manhattan don't have to cost a fortune. One of our favorite vistas is 100% free to enjoy. The High ...read more

Cupcakes and kids; a match made in heaven. For families visiting NYC, we suggest a trip to Billy's Bakery. This bake shop (there are three in NYC) specializes in perfectly-sized and exquisitely-frosted cupcakes. Stroll inside and smell the sweet scent of flour, sugar and eggs ...read more

City fun doesn't have to be expensive or involve long lines. Case in point: The Roosevelt Island Tram. Running every 15 minutes, the tram connects Manhattan with the cute little island. After renovations, the tram re-opened on November 30th, 2010. Now it's safer and faster to ...read more

The best view of lower Manhattan won't cost you and your family a cent. Simply stroll onto the Staten Island Ferry and leave your wallet shut (isn't that a relief!). Sit back and enjoy this 25-minute tour you won't soon forget. Park your stroller and peer out at the Statue of ...read more