New York City Kids Visitors Guide
Mommy Poppins is the ultimate insider's guide to NYC for local families, but that also makes us an awesome resource for travelers. This guide will help you plan your trip to enjoy New York City like natives.
You'll want to hit the big NYC tourist attractions, sure—see our restaurant suggestions for the best local food options nearby—but the real way to experience New York City is to explore our lively neighborhoods.
Make sure to check our Event Calendar to see what's going on while you're here and our Museum Guide for current exhibit reviews. Even better, subscribe to our newsletters so you can plan your visit and stay up-to-date on the coolest happenings.


Favorite Things to Do With Kids in NYC
Philadelphia Guides
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
Top Parks and Playgrounds to Visit
Top Museums and Kid-Friendly Attractions
Favorite Neighborhoods to Visit
Family-Friendly Hotels and Restaurants
Getting Around NYC
Latest Visitors Guide News
30 Things to Do with Kids in Chester County
Check out our favorite things to do in Chester County, PA!
READ MORE
READ MORE
34 Best Things To Do in Cape May, New Jersey, with Kids
Find out why quaint Cape May is one of the Jersey Shore's top destinations.
READ MORE
READ MORE
3 Days in Philadelphia with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
Your 3 day guide to Philly with kids, from cheesesteaks to Rocky.
READ MORE
READ MORE
Why You Should Visit Bucks County, PA with Kids: 30 Top Things To Do as a Family
Get away to Bucks County with these family-friendly itineraries.
READ MORE
READ MORE
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023: Start Time, Parade Route, and Info
All the need-to-know info for Philly's Turkey Day Parade.
READ MORE
READ MORE
3 Days on the Jersey Shore with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
Planning a Jersey Shore visit this summer? Here are our curated picks.
READ MORE
READ MORE
Load more

Sign up for our free
newsletters.
newsletters.
Mommy Poppins is a family activity website that helps people find things to do with kids.