Planning a trip to New York City? Wondering if the Go City New York Explorer Pass is a good deal? I recently partnered with Go City for our New York City family vacation. We used their New York Explorer Pass to visit popular NYC attractions. We have used similar passes in New York, Washington DC, […]
Taking the family to New York City? Riding the subway is one of the best ways to get around, but it can be intimidating for first-timers. On my family's first NYC subway ride, we were late, we were disoriented, and when we stepped onto the train for the first time with our two children, we just […]
Hey Traveler, Planning a trip to New York City? I'm Jason from Carltonaut's Travel Tips. There's something about exploring a really big ship full of aircraft and history. The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City is a great place to explore during a visit to the Big Apple. You'll not only […]
Hello! Planning a trip to New York City? On a budget? Our first trip to New York City wouldn't have been complete without visiting the Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, 9/11 Memorial Museum and more. However, those admission costs add up quickly for my family of four. Here's where CityPASS saved us […]
Hello! Planning to visit New York City with kids? I was in New York City for just one day with my 13-year-old daughter, and her only goal was to visit all the best Times Square candy shops. She was not looking for the small, unique chocolate shops (there are many of those as well). She wanted […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds the treasures of the world. I was thrilled to see the art and artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and Asia in person, as well as famous paintings by American artists like Gilbert Stuart. Beautiful jewelry, fashion, furniture and much more can be found throughout this great museum. […]
On a recent trip to New York City with my 13-year-old daughter, I wanted to find somewhere fun to eat and I stumbled across Ellen's Stardust Diner. I can't believe I didn't know about this place before because we will definitely be returning and I would love to bring my whole family here. Ellen's Stardust […]
Looking for some fun things to do in Queens? When we planned our first family trip to New York City last year, we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty, Broadway, Central Park and all the other iconic attractions. However, we felt serious sticker shock when we saw rates for Manhattan hotels and started searching […]
My 13-year-old daughter and I just rode the Bolt Bus from Washington D.C. to New York City. After checking prices on Amtrak and Bolt Bus, I found that two round-trip tickets on Bolt Bus were $100 compared with $276 on Amtrak for our travel dates, so we opted to save money and try out the […]
Planning a trip to New York City? Families might recognize the American Museum of Natural History as the setting for the Night at the Museum movies. I admit that was one of the reasons my children (ages 7 and 10) were excited to visit this world-famous science museum. It turns out that a lot […]
On a recent trip to New York City, my daughter and I had the pleasure of staying at the Wellington Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. This 113-year-old hotel exudes the charm of Old New York and is central to everything in Midtown. The Wellington Hotel is within easy walking distance of Carnegie Hall, Central Park, Broadway, Times […]
Hello! The more I experience modern art with my family, the more I like it. How about you? Sure, there were some works at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City that I really didn't understand. Like the snow shovel hanging from the ceiling. Or the potato house. Or A wall pitted by […]
I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom, for me and you And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. I hear babies cry, I watch them grow They’ll learn much more, than I’ll never know And I think to myself, what a wonderful world Yes I think to myself, […]
Hello! Are you willing to leave the tourist trail for one of NYC's best museums? New York City has a lot of great museums, but the Museum of the Moving Image is the only museum in New York City that my 7-year-old son enthusiastically recommends. We took him to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, and […]
Hey there! Does the idea of booking a family-friendly hotel in New York City feel overwhelming? It did to us. There are so many choices, and if you're not familiar with the city, it can be difficult to narrow them down. The other challenge to booking a New York City hotel is price. A hotel that might […]
Calling all art lovers! On our family vacation in New York City, we took time to explore The Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens. If you like modern art, these family-friendly gems are worth a visit. Here's what to expect at the Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens, with tips for […]
Our world changed on 9/11. I didn't know any of the victims or heroes personally, but September 11, 2001 remains an important date in my memory. The new 9/11 Memorial and Museum opened just a couple of weeks before our family trip to New York City, and for my husband and me, it was a […]
Hello! For many visitors to New York City, the trip is not complete without seeing the city from the top of the Empire State Building. Did you know that you can do the same thing from the top of Rockefeller Center for less money and often with smaller crowds? It's called Top of the Rock. Top […]
Hello! Need a place to stay in New York City? This Wyndham hotel is a good option. On our family vacation to New York City last June, we avoided high Manhattan hotel prices by staying in Queens. The Long Island City neighborhood of Queens is just one subway stop from midtown Manhattan and many of […]
Is the Statue of Liberty at the top of your family's list when you visit New York City? It took me 40 years to finally get to New York City for the first time and you better believe the Statue of Liberty was a must-see for my family. The Statue of Liberty is one of the great […]
On a recent family vacation to New York City, we had the opportunity to spend a night at Courtyard Marriott LaGuardia Airport Hotel in Queens. Here's what you need to know to decide if this hotel is right for your family. Rooms Our room at Courtyard Marriott LaGuardia was clean, comfortable and modern. Like most […]
