Frommer's(r) New York City with Kids, 8th Edition [Paperback]

Holly Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's With Kids | Publication Date: January 2, 2003

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 seventh 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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Every page of this comprehensive book is full of tips."
—Parenting

Let Frommer's show you where your kids can:

• Get up close and personal with Lady Liberty
• View the city from King Kong's climbing point
• Play Top Gun on a real aircraft carrier
• Hang out with Egyptian mummies
• Take a monorail through the wilds of Asia
• Create a rainbow or a windstorm
• Try out their talents on camera
• Sit at the wheel of a city bus
• Have a good time without breaking the bank
• Discover New York's parks and all they have to offer

Plus invaluable travel tips:

• Age ranges for each sight and activity
• Hotels that offer cribs and rollaway beds
• A complete rundown on restaurants with kids' menus
• Shopping for everything from baby booties to import CDs
• A New York parent's words of wisdom on safety in the city

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 has been the editor of Pocket Books’ Nancy Drew Mysteries, a contributing editor to Scholastic’s Literary Cavalcade magazine, an executive editor of Fodor’s Travel Guides, and editor of the annual Best Food Writing anthology (Avalon Publishing). For Frommer’s, she has been series editor for Frommer’s Irreverent Guides.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 8 edition (January 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764567179
• ISBN-13: 978-0764567179
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,679,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's New York City with Kids, 6th Edition, November 21, 1999

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Gwen Carden (Palm City, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's New York City With Kids, 6th Edition (Paperback)

I have two things to rave about - the book and the service from Amazon.com.

First, the book. I wanted to take my 12-year-old son to New York City but had no idea how to plan it, not being terribly familiar with the city. The book made it so easy!

Not only does it describe in great detail the plusses and minuses of activities, it tells what ages are likely to enjoy the activity, the hours, the cost and even how to get there.

After just 2 hours of going through the book and looking at the terrific maps that break Manhattan into three parts, I was able to plan our four days to perfection. Because of the maps with each destination circled and numbered for easy reference, I knew where all the places were within an area, and we didn't waste time traveling on the same day from one extreme of the island to the other.

The restaurant section was terrific, too, and very "right-on."

Now about Amazon. com. I ordered my book at 9 a.m. one Saturday morning. To my amazement, it arrived just a little more than 48 hours later in my maibox! I've been raving about that to everyone.

All-in-all, my shopping experience was terrific and the book was terrific.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, entertaining guide to read, January 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's New York City With Kids, 6th Edition (Paperback)

I have already taken the kids to the Big Apple but wanted to be better prepared for the next trip. I found this guide extremeley helpful and accurate in its assessments. The restaurant reviews are particularly good- that was one area where I "winged it" and wished I had more working knowledge of the city. This guide is worth every penny.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative guide for travel with kids, May 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's(r) New York City with Kids, 8th Edition (Paperback)

Having traveled several times to NYC as a couple, we were unsure as to what our plans would be with two boys, 2 & 6. This guide was invaluable. It is an excellent resource for families. It is particularly useful when choosing family outings, accommodations, & restaurants. Age guidelines & menu summaries are provided for each restaurant. Descriptions of hotels & rooms (& space in the rooms) are given. Lots of info on kids' activities that isn't readily available to a visitor such as shows & museums for children, playgrounds, & even tips for finding a public restroom. And much more. Phone #s, websites, pricing, & age guidelines are given for all. Plus, lots of tips for many popular destinations about waiting times, environment for a small child (or older child), etc. - all that info that parents of young children want! All in all a great guide.