New York City with Kids, 2001-2002 [Paperback]

Ellen R. Shapiro (Author)

Book Description

Series: Travel with Kids | Publication Date: January 25, 2001

Your Family-Friendly Guide to Everything New York
New York City is a heckuva town, and no better place exists for a family vacation. This cultural mecca is full of fun, educational, and unique family experiences that create the memories of a lifetime for parents and children alike.
Written by a New York City expert, this detailed book is your personal tour guide to a New York City vacation with kids—whether you're a visitor or a resident! Inside are countless tips from New Yorkers themselves, lists of fabulous activities for children of all ages, and easy-to-read maps and information so you can get where you need to go—economically, safely, and in a New York minute.
You'll discover
·Money-saving tips to help stretch your vacation dollars
·Hints on how to beat the crowds
·Guides to the most family-friendly lodging, dining, and shopping
·Up-to-date descriptions of the best and newest family attractions
·And so much more!
Comprehensive and full of exciting secrets about one of the greatest cities in the world, this bird's-eye view of New York City has everything your family needs for a safe and exciting visit to the Big Apple.

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Your Family-Friendly Guide to Everything New York

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Your Family-Friendly Guide to Everything New York
New York City is a heckuva town, and no better place exists for a family vacation. This cultural mecca is full of fun, educational, and unique family experiences that create the memories of a lifetime for parents and children alike.
Written by a New York City expert, this detailed book is your personal tour guide to a New York City vacation with kids?whether you're a visitor or a resident! Inside are countless tips from New Yorkers themselves, lists of fabulous activities for children of all ages, and easy-to-read maps and information so you can get where you need to go?economically, safely, and in a New York minute.
You'll discover
·Money-saving tips to help stretch your vacation dollars
·Hints on how to beat the crowds
·Guides to the most family-friendly lodging, dining, and shopping
·Up-to-date descriptions of the best and newest family attractions
·And so much more!
Comprehensive and full of exciting secrets about one of the greatest cities in the world, this bird's-eye view of New York City has everything your family needs for a safe and exciting visit to the Big Apple.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (January 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761529403
• ISBN-13: 978-0761529408
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,600,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A winner, April 5, 2001

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This review is from: New York City with Kids, 2001-2002 (Paperback)

I've used this book now on two recent trips to New York City, once with a niece and nephew ages 6&7 and once with a large group of teens from my school. I have to say, it's a lifesaver, particular in that it really focuses on the needs of every age group. The diversity of information is enough to keep any kid of any age and any taste happy, safe and informed in New York City. And the no-nonsense, no-holds-barred approach of this author is refreshing. For example, in her reviews of the theme restaurants, she says which ones are fun, and which ones aren't. She doesn't pull punches. I appreciate that, because a lot of these guidebooks will waste your time with touristy, boring sights. This one is only the best of the best. Excellent.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful guide for families visiting NYC, July 8, 2001

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Clayton (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New York City with Kids, 2001-2002 (Paperback)

I highly recommend Ellen Shapiro's book. I just returned from a trip with 7 family members to New York and I used the book to help decide where to stay and planned our daily outings based on her excellent recommendations. The book is well organized and fun to read. Ms Shapiro's reviews of resturants and shopping areas are particularly helpful. I used this book along with the green Michelin Guide to New York City which contains wonderful maps and descriptions of the sights. These two books gave us everything we needed to have a wonderful stay in NYC!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific for those living here as well, May 26, 2001

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Ed Perry (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New York City with Kids, 2001-2002 (Paperback)

I moved to NYC recently so I'm not exactly the target audience for this book which is really geared at those visiting the city on vacation with kids. But I nonetheless found it very valuable as a new resident in terms of where to take my kids and the overall approach to keeping kids happy in New York. Certainly it would be even better for the tourist. In particular it has much information specifically targeted at teens which is an age group the other books on this subject mysteriously omit altogether in favor of younger kids. This one covers all age groups and is very well indexed plus terrific maps that I use even as a resident. It happens to be well written by someone who seems very expert and experienced. This same author has written a book on relocating to the New York area and it contains some more information about kids that is specific to residents such as how to find good schools and how to understand the public school system. This one is all the fun stuff, though.