The Affinia Shelburne located in Murray Hill is a delightfully modern hotel that provides a nice respite in an extremely convenient neighborhood just blocks from Grand Central Station. As I wandered into the hotel lobby, I really liked the red wall mural facing the front desk which has a very clean but chic look to […]
Places to Ice Skate in New York
Best Places to Skate in New York City Whether you are a beginner, a once a year skater, looking for a fun play date for both adults and kids or a place to take visiting friends, ice skating is a fun activity. So get out on the ice and do a few toe loops […]
Visiting Woodstock, New York – Day Trips from New York
Looking for a day trip, then head to Woodstock, New York. Yes, Woodstock of the the music festival fame. I learned that Woodstock wasn’t even in Woodstock but held in Bethel, New York. Today, Woodstock, New York is the home to adorable art galleries, vegan restaurants, flea markets and shops that sell unique wares […]
New York Hall of Science @NYSCI
The New York Hall of Science in Astoria Queens boasts not one, but two NASA rockets. Yes, real rockets that have been in space.The museum was started as a pavilion for the 1964 World’s Fair but is now a hands-on science and technology center and includes 450 interactive exhibits. And what other Science museum can […]
Visiting The Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo is the largest urban zoo in the country that offers visitors not only wildlife in a natural settings but exotic and endangered animals from all over the world. The Bronx Zoo offers crowd pleasing exhibits such as Wild Asia Monorail, Congo Gorilla Forest, Jungle World, Madagascar, Tiger Mountain, Dora, Bug Carousel […]
Rockets – Wordless Wednesday LINKY
New York Hall of Science Rocket Park Mini-Golf offers visitors an educational and play experience wrapped up in one. The Rocket Park Mini-Golf course displays two real NASA rockets looming in the background while the kids play. You can’t get much cooler than that. The golf course is part of the New York Hall of […]
Sheraton Society Hill – Delightful Philadelphia Hotel Near The Liberty Bell @VisitPhilly @SheratonHotels
The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel located just 10 minutes from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell is a beautifully designed hotel with a great staff. Given that we were staying in the hotel for the Digital Family Summit, we spent a lot of time in the hotel. The lobby at the Sheraton Society […]
The High Line Park Chelsea
The High Line Park is the mile long elevated park that has truly enhanced the area around the Meat Packing District and Chelsea. It is built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side that opened in 2009. Walking along the promenade offers amazing views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. […]
The American Museum of Natural History Is A Must See Attraction in New York @amnh
American Museum of Natural History The American Museum of Natural History is one the largest natural history museums in the world and is one of the most popular kid friendly attractions in New York City. My daughter and I have planned playdates at the museum, been to birthday parties and other wise love going […]
Playgrounds are New York Family’s Backyards – Things to Do With Kids in New York
Contrary to what non-New Yorkers see on television or the movies, most New Yorkers do not live in fabulous, oversized apartments. Probably, the most realistic portrayal of New York living spaces was Sex and The City and I say that because each character’s living space matched up to their income level. So just imagine what […]
