No kid should ever be bored on vacation to New York, but it can easily happen if you are trailing them around the museums. Kids need to touch not look, so find some things that allows them to do this.
We've had a look ourselves at the vast variety of hands on activities available in New York, and there are literally hundreds. We've listed a few here to give you some ideas, as the most memorable vacations are the ones where you all do enjoyable things together.
Kids love anything arty, be it coloring, painting or anything where they can create something themselves. The Painted Pot store has tapped into this and allows you to pick a bit of pottery and then paint and decorate it yourself. This is really good fun all the family.
Kids love to sing and play musical instruments, if you think they have a talent, book them a day at the Triple Z Music Workshops. This will give them a real insight into what it's like being in a recording studio. It can be a bit expensive, but your kids will love it and they get to record a CD that they can take home to cherish.
Fairy tales set in medieval times have enchanted children for centuries, and if you want them to experience the feeling of actually being in one, take them along to Cloisters. This is a part of the Metropolitan museum which purely concentrates on the architecture, art and life in general of Medieval Europe.
If you love museums and are looking for one which also has things for kids, the Metropolitan is the place to go. There is plenty to see for both kids and adults so the whole family will be entertained.
Long gone are the days of austere toy shops with a look but don't touch policy. These days they organize games and activities to keep children and adults, entertained for hours. FAO Schwartz is one of these stores, as is the Toys R Us megastore which is situated in Times Square.
Traipsing around a city like New York can be very tiring for everyone, please consider your small children and ensure there is a rest time scheduled in the day when they can wind down and have a sleep in they need one. You may find that you need one yourself!