Plan the Ultimate Trip to New York - Where to Stay, What to See and Where to Take Kids

We ventured across to the Big Apple just before Christmas and had the most fabulous trip with Mila. Both myself and River have both been to New York before but never together and never with Mila in tow. It was really fun to plan and a real fairytale to live out. Its wonderful at anytime of year but if you can plan to go in December, do.

We stayed in 3 different areas of New York; Midtown Manhattan (Most Popular) Soho (Most Chic) and Brooklyn (Most makes you want to move there!)

Midtown Manhattan

If you’re only in New York for a few days and want to make the most of the sights this is the best place to stay. Close by is :

Walk around Central Park

See the Iconic Empire State
Climb to the Top of the Rockefeller
Go shopping on 5th Ave
A must! Times Square
Be mesmerised at Summit One Vanderbilt
See New York from above at Edge NYC
Visit FAO Schwarz Toy Store
Eat and skate at Bryant Park
Grab coffee a Sip & Co
Eat at The Burger Joint

Hotel Recommendations :

The Peninsula
Thompson Central Park

SoHo

The ‘cooler’ hang out in NYC. Soho, Chelsea, West Village all these areas have a certain charm that’s detached from the constant hustle and bustle of the tourist-filled streets of Midtown.

Things to do :

Eat at Chelsea Market
Walk the highline
Walk along the Hudson River
Visit the Icecream Museum
Walk along Bleeker Street
Wander the streets of SoHo
Grab breakfast at 12 Chairs Cafe
Live like a New Yorker

Hotel Recomendation : Arlo SoHo

Brooklyn

You haven’t really seen New York if you don’t cross Brooklyn Bridge and explore all this side of town has to offer. Beginning with the stunning bridge itself! You’ll arrive directly into Dumbo, one of our favourite neighbourhoods.

Things to do: