bailey Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 My family and I will be heading to NYC next week for three days. One of the "sights" we'd like to make sure we see is Central Park. My question is should we do a buggy ride to see more of it, or is should we just go by foot. I just wonder if we go by foot, will we miss alot of it? Any thoughts? Dc are 10, 9, and 7 and don't mind alot of walking. Thanks, Bailey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I say walk it, especially if your kids are okay with walking. You'd probably miss more if you were stuck in a buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I did a walking tour with my girls through Central Park a few years ago. I printed a map off-line and basically made my own tour, but it looks pretty similar to the family tour here. We spent the morning at the Natural History Museum then spent the afternoon walking through the park and going to the zoo. I think we could have missed a lot taking a carriage ride. One of my girls' favorite pictures to this day is of them sitting on the lap of the Hans Christian Andersen statue reading "The Ugly Duckling." Have fun! We can't wait to go back to NYC with the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It is so much more fun by walking. Sit on a bench and people watch. Don't miss the zoo. There is the main zoo and a children's petting zoo. It is really nice. There is also ice skating (it may be too early though), a carousel and an area where you can rent rowboats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 A carriage ride is fun, but not as a way to really experience the park. Walking is so much more fun. It's a good idea to bring a map with you. Visit the playgrounds, Belvedere Castle, and the zoo. Get a hot dog and a pretzel from the street cart. The Met Museum is right there on the east side (and 81st Street) and the Natural History Museum is right there on the west side (and 86th Street). It's a big park. There's so much to see. It's one of my favorite places in the world. Have a great time in NYC! p.s. I'd like to recommend some great places for kids: The American Girl Store The big Toys R Us in Times Square FAO Schwarz (another big toy store. These are not just toy stores :D ) The Sony Wonder Museum The Empire State Building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolin'mygirls Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 believe it or not, was the statue of the sled dog Balto. We had watched the movie years before and she was amazed to see the statue in the movie actually existed. And I def vote for walking. Nandell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Isn't that statue in Van Cortlandt park? Or am I confusing two dog statues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailey Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thanks for the advice about the park. I think we'll definately go with walking and I've printed out a map to take along. Thanks for the other ideas as well-I didn't consider going to the big "toy" stores, but I'm sure my kids would enjoy that. I think we'll skip the American Girl store though, as I have three boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Dd and I went to NYC last year for her 9th. We did the Metropolitan Museum, Central Park Zoo, The Balto statue, a playground near the zoo that had a marble slide (big hit), Build-A-Bear on 5th Ave, and a NY pizza place that my sis picked. Dd loved it and now ds8 is wanting to go for his 9th. My sis lives there, so we stay with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thanks for the advice about the park. I think we'll definately go with walking and I've printed out a map to take along. Thanks for the other ideas as well-I didn't consider going to the big "toy" stores, but I'm sure my kids would enjoy that. I think we'll skip the American Girl store though, as I have three boys! You wouldn't really think to visit a toy store, but these are incredible. Toys R Us has a huge ferris wheel inside, an life-sized animatronic T-Rex, giant lego creations hanging from the ceiling, toy demonstrations going on all over, and toys out to play with. FAO Schwarz has the demos and toys out as well, and the big floor piano (like in the movie "Big"). My kids love it. Check out the sidebar of my blog under the "Manhattan" label (link below)and you can check out our trips to Central Park (castle, zoo, etc), Toys R Us, Build a Bear, museums, etc. http://homeschoolinginnewyorkcity.blogspot.com/search/label/Manhattan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 You'll definitely want to walk it. Also, be prepared to climb it! One of the loveliest features of the park are the humongous rock formations. My dh and the kids loved climbing all over Central Park. Bring a picnic and eat on top of a rock. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Make sure you ride the carousel in Central Park - It's the best!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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