New York City with Kids, 2nd Edition (Special-Interest Titles) [Paperback]

Ellen R. Shapiro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2003 | Series: Special-Interest Titles

Best, Most Complete Guide to All Things New York!
There's no place better for a family vacation than New York City. Loaded with opportunities for fun, learning, and exploring new cultures, the Big Apple offers everything you and your family need to have the experience of a lifetime.
Inside, New York City expert Ellen R. Shapiro leads you through every highlight and chance for adventure that New York City offers to visitors and residents alike. You'll find countless activities for all ages, tips from New Yorkers, and easy-to-read maps and information that will get you where you want to go safely, economically, and in a New York minute. You'll discover:
·Up-to-date descriptions of the best and newest family attractions
·Money-saving tips to help you get the most out of your vacation dollars
·Neighborhood walk ideas
·The latest on the Ground Zero Memorial, and tips on how to view and discuss the site with children
·And much, much more!
Now you and your family can live the total New York City experience and enjoy anything and everything the Big Apple has to offer.

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Your Family-Friendly Guide to Everything New York --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Best, Most Complete Guide to All Things New York!
There's no place better for a family vacation than New York City. Loaded with opportunities for fun, learning, and exploring new cultures, the Big Apple offers everything you and your family need to have the experience of a lifetime.
Inside, New York City expert Ellen R. Shapiro leads you through every highlight and chance for adventure that New York City offers to visitors and residents alike. You'll find countless activities for all ages, tips from New Yorkers, and easy-to-read maps and information that will get you where you want to go safely, economically, and in a New York minute. You'll discover:
·Up-to-date descriptions of the best and newest family attractions
·Money-saving tips to help you get the most out of your vacation dollars
·Neighborhood walk ideas
·The latest on the Ground Zero Memorial, and tips on how to view and discuss the site with children
·And much, much more!
Now you and your family can live the total New York City experience and enjoy anything and everything the Big Apple has to offer.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 2 edition (February 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761515984
• ISBN-13: 978-0761515982
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,929,588 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.