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Fodor's Around New York City with Kids, 1st Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids)

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This book is so easy to read. All sites are listed in alphabetical order, so there is no flipping to the index that I had to do with other books. It gives a good, parent based review on many of the most popular NYC sites.

The best thing about this guide is the format. It is arranged alphabetically and each 'attraction' is on a two-page spread and contains description, tips, address, hours, age range, website, cost AND nearby kid-friendly places to eat and a 'hey kids' fun fact or something to look for when visiting this attraction. There are cross-reference lists by category (parks, museums, sports, etc.) and by neighborhood. This is a supplement -- not the only guide to carry since it has no maps -- but lots of useful information.

While this book does contain good descriptions of places to visit with kids it does not contain enough inforamation to function as a primary guidebook. It contains absolutely no general information about NYC, getting around, places to stay. It is not organized by neighborhood, has no maps, and gives no information on getting to the recommended venues. It also offers only very limited information on places to eat. In short, you can buy it as a supplement if you like (however, Frommers NYC with Kids lists all the same activities and provides all the necessary general info) but frankly I found this book to be useless.