I took my kids to this New Jersey hotel and stopped making fun of the state (for now) is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. A Time Out editor takes her four kids to the Jersey Shore expecting a punchline and leaves with a beach vacation she might eventually repeat.
Why New York? New York is the ultimate dense, 24-hour city — five boroughs of iconic skyline, world culture and neighborhood-deep diversity. The city is known for the skyline and Times Square, Broadway, museums and global food.
Good to know: Spring and autumn are ideal; December dazzles for holidays; summer is hot and humid. The 24-hour subway is the fastest way around; Manhattan and much of Brooklyn are very walkable.