Taking the family to Manhattan next week for a couple days. The kids have never been to the big city and figured they should at least see it once so they know what a real city looks like (we live near Boston so they've been to Boston a lot but it's not like New York). Looking for some recommendations on things to do since I know we have some city residents on here. Planning to stay in Manhattan so want to stick around there for things to do. So far only have Top of the Rock or Empire State Building (leaning towards Top of the Rock), Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History (although the kids said they hate museums!), broadway show at night (probably Lion King), and maybe the water taxi to go to 9/11 Memorial and see the city from the water. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Remember we're only going to be there for a couple days.
Looking for a recommendation of a hotel to stay at in mid-town maybe around Times Square but doesn't have to be. Was looking for a suite type place so the kids can sleep in the bedroom and we don't have to go to sleep when they do. Would consider one room with 2 queen size beds.
Eating. The wife wants to go to Little Italy one night. Any suggestions? I know nothing about Little Italy. Anywhere else for dinner that's good food but kind of casual since we have the kids and nobody is dressing up? Might go to Carnegie Deli after or before Top of the Rock. It's famous and the kids have heard about it so figured needed to do it. Any other New York restaurant "institutions" we need to take them to?
Whatever you have let me know. Thanks.
