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The best things to do in New York City
With Parents

If your parents are anything like ours they are beautiful loving people. They are beautiful loving people who have a few opinions on what makes a good restaurant, coffee shop, outfit, haircut…..the list goes on.

When your parents or in laws are in town and you’re looking for an enjoyable evening out in the city that everyone will enjoy check out one of the following guides curated by local New Yorkers who’ve been there. Get some inspiration with itineraries curated by locals who live and work in the neighborhood - and who know discerning parents. Make the outing your own and enjoy a great day or evening out with ‘the parents’!

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Manhattan-East Harlem
Harlem 125th
125th is a cultural epicenter. Enjoy the sights, sounds, music and flavors of East Harlem.
Quinyae
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Boerum Hill
Transit Museum and Lunch in Boerum Hill
Bonnie's guide to the Transit Museum and great local eats along the way.
Bonnie Broeren
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Park Slope
Family Fun Day on Fifth Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn
Comics to cupcakes, Valeen shares her favorite family outing in Park Slope.
Valeen Bhat
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Afternoon With the Kids in Williamsburg
Bonnie shares her and her daughter's favorite Williamsburg route.
Bonnie Broeren
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Saturday Sorcery
A boutique museum and classic pizza and cookie joints on the UWS.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
BBQ Books and Bryant Park
The perfect outing for relaxing in Midtown with kids or friends.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Upper East Side Brunch Under $20
Emily shares advice on a great UES brunch that won't break you.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Best of Lincoln Center For Free
Emily shares inside tip on shows at Juilliard.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Family Night in Gowanus
Samantha shares her recipe for a perfect family night out in Gowanus.
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Brooklyn Heights
The best of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO
The best of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO from the promenade to the carousel
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
La Dolce Vita
Allison shares her recipe for the sweet life in the West Village.
Allison Teich McGowan
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Saturday in NoHo
The perfect brunch fit for a day date, friends or even parents.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown West
Late Night at Columbus Circle
Jazz at Dizzy's and a stroll through Central Park West.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Chelsea
Chelsea Art Outing
From the High Line to several private galleries in Chelsea there's always some amazing art to enjoy in New York.
Mike F.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Fort Greene
Friday Night in Fort Greene
Kat shares the perfect evening in Fort Greene that's a little more under the radar.
Kat L.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Just a Day in Gowanus
From a fresh morning pastry to a quick lunch over work and a laid back dinner this is just a day in Gowanus.
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-West Village
Little Europe in the West Village
Writer and traveller, Mary, shares her West Village favorites.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Cozy Canal Outing
Caroline shares her favorite spots on the Lower East Side, all within a 3 minute walk
Caroline Weaver
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Flatiron
A NoMad Afternoon
Blake shares her family friendly tour of NoMad
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Gramercy
Gramercy Night Out
Mary's guide for a great night out in Gramercy Park.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-West Village
Family Outing in Meatpacking
Despite its reputation, kids can have fun in Meatpacking
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Sunday in the Village
Sarah shares a low key weekend route including a dog run and a local Italian spot.
Sarah McNally
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Tribeca
Ground Zero to the Upper West Side
Perry shares the best way to explore the west side of Manhattan.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Walking on the West Side
With several decades around NYC and the Upper West Side, Fasil knows the best local spots.
Fasil Yilma
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Queens-Ridgewood
Ridgewood Done Right
Olga shares the perfect cozy fall outing in Ridgewood Queens.
Olga Y.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-West Village
Downtown Essentials
Amir shares the essentials - from a corner coffee shop in Soho, Washington Square Park, to a delicious Neapolitan pizza.
Amir Y.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Financial District
A Day In New York Harbor
The best way to enjoy the Statute of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Washington Heights
In the Heights
One perfect day along the Hudson from a neighborhood coffee shop to the Cloisters.
Aviva W.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Yorkville Far East on the UES
Blake shares her guide for an awesome day Uptown.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Brooklyn-Prospect Park
Brooklyn Botanic Burger Bliss
Cameron's tips for visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
From Overture to Curtain Call
Emily shares non touristy tips for dinner & drinks near Broadway
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Perfect Day on the UES
A perfect day on the UES from museum mile to Madison ave.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Fort Greene
Fort Greene Favorites
Ulla shares her favorite spots in her neighborhood, from a hip Italian restaurant to a landmark independent bookshop.
Ulla Johnson
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-DUMBO
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Perry shares his favorite lazy day in DUMBO.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Cheap (ish) Theater, Dinner and Drinks in Manhattan
Bonnie shares a reasonably priced evening in the Theatre District.
Bonnie Broeren
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Flatiron
Kids Day Out In Flatiron
Blake shares the perfect family day in Flatiron.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Museum Day Uptown
A museum hopping adventure uptown from Nicholas.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown East
Empire State of Mind
Empire State Building to Radio City, the top Midtown sights.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Midtown West
Arts & Drinks in Midtown
Nathan shares inside tips for experiencing the best arts and drinks in Midtown
Nathan M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown West
Evening Stars in Times Square
Some of the best people watching, food, drink and Theater from Louis.
Louis S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Sweet Sunday on UES
Camille shares perfect Sunday stroll on the Upper East Side.
Camille N.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Perfect Brunch in Williamsburg
Pavel shares the best brunch outing in Williamsburg from a laid back French cafe to one of the best coffee roasters in the city.
Pavel K.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-West Village
West Village with the Family
A perfect Saturday with the Family in the West Village
Allison Teich McGowan
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Only on the Lower East Side
From a museum dedicated to the immigrant experience to one of the best noodle bars in the city. All, only on LES
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Brooklyn Heights
Summer Nights on Hudson
Eldar shares the perfect summer night on the Hudson.
Eldar N.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Chelsea
Around Chelsea
A full day exploring Chelsea and The Hudson Yards
Perry S.
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Soho
Saturday in Soho
Michele shares the neighborhood spots her and her husband just can't stay away from.
Michele Varian
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Flatiron
Saturday in the City
Lindsey shares a few of her regular spots best enjoyed with family and friends.
Lindsey Boyd
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Midtown West
Family Outing - Riverside to Hudson Yards
Ariana shares a perfect day in the city with her family.
Ariana Adams
$$$
With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-West Village
Memorable Day in the Meatpacking District
Mary shares perfect day along The Highline capped with the Standard Grill.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
Mother Daughter Day in Manhattan
Mary shares her and her mother's favorite Meatpacking outing.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Chelsea
The Perfect Birthday in Chelsea
Cameron shares her perfect birthday from Chelsea Market to Catch.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Gramercy
Gramercy Park Tea & Talk
Emily shares her favorite spots for afternoon tea and art.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Gramercy
The Gramercy Park Brunch
Hands down THE best brunch in Manhattan.
Perry S.
$$$
With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Cozy Carnegie Hill Date Night
Emily shares the best cozy date night spot on the UES.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Truffle Wishes & Ravioli Dreams
The perfect special occasion celebration in the Village.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-West Village
West Village Vibes
Designer Jussara Lee shares her West Village spots.
Jussara Lee
$$$
With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Flatiron
Not Your Average Family Outing
Juliet shares a perfect day with her daughter but it's not your average kids day out.
Juliet I.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Midtown East
5th Ave Finer Things
Tracey shares the best spots on 5th Ave and 59th street to enjoy an afternoon of shopping.
Tracey K.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Soho
Crosby Meets Spring
Cameron shares her favorite SoHo hot spots.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown East
Seasonal Retreat in Midtown
Nicholas shares his favorite Rockefeller Center outing.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown East
Feeling Like A Ten
Guide for the best bubbly, steaks and views in Midtown.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Tribeca
When in Tribeca
The kind of Tribeca evening Robert De Niro could get behind.
Perry S.
$$$$
With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Taste of the Upper East High Life
High end Madison Ave. gems on the UES.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Prospect Park
Recess in Prospect Park
Katipai shares her favorites spots to recharge in Prospect Park
Katipai Richardson-Wilson
2/17/2020
Brooklyn-Flatbush
Unwinding in Ditmas Park
Christy shares the perfect day of relaxation in Prospect Park and Ditmas Park Brooklyn
Christy Sheehan
1/29/2020
Brooklyn-Flatbush
Music is Love
Christy Sheehan of Bar Chord shares a little love with friends old and new in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.
Christy Sheehan
1/29/2020
Brooklyn-Boerum Hill
Transit Museum and Lunch in Boerum Hill
Bonnie's guide to the Transit Museum and great local eats along the way.
Bonnie Broeren
9/6/2019
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Afternoon With the Kids in Williamsburg
Bonnie shares her and her daughter's favorite Williamsburg route.
Bonnie Broeren
9/6/2019
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Saturday Sorcery
A boutique museum and classic pizza and cookie joints on the UWS.
Blake B.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Financial District
Winter Fun in the Seaport
Beat the winter blues on ice in the Seaport.
Blake B.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village like a Hipster
Nicholas shares the best place to people watch in Manhattan.
Nicholas M.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Midtown West
BBQ Books and Bryant Park
The perfect outing for relaxing in Midtown with kids or friends.
Blake B.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Flatiron
Brooklyn in Manhattan
Thrift shopping and delicious southern style eats..in Manhattan
Nicholas M.
9/2/2019
Manhattan-Soho
Saturday in Soho
Michele shares the neighborhood spots her and her husband just can't stay away from.
Michele Varian
10/24/2019
Manhattan-Flatiron
Saturday in the City
Lindsey shares a few of her regular spots best enjoyed with family and friends.
Lindsey Boyd
10/15/2019
Manhattan-Midtown West
Family Outing - Riverside to Hudson Yards
Ariana shares a perfect day in the city with her family.
Ariana Adams
9/25/2019
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Tennis & Boutique Hopping on the UWS
Esther shares a perfect day on the UWS from tennis in Riverside Park to boutique hopping in the West 70s.
Esther Forrester
9/21/2019
Manhattan-Midtown West
Midtown Crawl
Louis shares his Midtown spots honed over years working at MTV Studios.
Louis S.
9/6/2019
Manhattan-West Village
Mother Daughter Day in Manhattan
Mary shares her and her mother's favorite Meatpacking outing.
Mary M.
9/6/2019
Manhattan-East Village
Walkin After Midnight
East Village crawl from noodle bar to cocktail bar.
Nicholas M.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-West Village
These Go To Eleven
Diner, drinks, jazz, in the West Village.
Nicholas M.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Gramercy
Lazy Sunday in Rose Hill
Blake shares her relaxed brunch in little known Rose Hill.
Blake B.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Gramercy
The Gramercy Park Brunch
Hands down THE best brunch in Manhattan.
Perry S.
9/2/2019
Manhattan-West Village
West Village Vibes
Designer Jussara Lee shares her West Village spots.
Jussara Lee
8/13/2019
Manhattan-Midtown East
Seasonal Retreat in Midtown
Nicholas shares his favorite Rockefeller Center outing.
Nicholas M.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Midtown East
Feeling Like A Ten
Guide for the best bubbly, steaks and views in Midtown.
Perry S.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Tribeca
When in Tribeca
The kind of Tribeca evening Robert De Niro could get behind.
Perry S.
9/4/2019
Queens-Long Island City
Doga Day in LIC
Damia shares her Saturday renewal rituals.
Damia December
11/7/2019
Brooklyn-Park Slope
Family Fun Day on Fifth Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn
Comics to cupcakes, Valeen shares her favorite family outing in Park Slope.
Valeen Bhat
9/6/2019
Manhattan-Chelsea
Around Chelsea
A full day exploring Chelsea and The Hudson Yards
Perry S.
10/26/2019
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Walking in Williamsburg
Perfect Williamsburg outing from brunch to the Museum of Food
Perry S.
10/25/2019
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Weekend in Williamsburg Brooklyn
Scotch Porter Founder shares his favorite Saturday spots.
Calvin Quallis
9/6/2019
Brooklyn-Prospect Heights
Ceramics Saturday in Prospect Heights Brooklyn
Jennifer shares the best local spots in Prospect Heights.
Jennifer Waverek
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Taste of the Upper East High Life
High end Madison Ave. gems on the UES.
Blake B.
9/4/2019

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