No US city packs more family attractions per square mile than New York. From the Blue Whale at the American Museum of Natural History to Central Park's 21 free playgrounds, the Empire State Building's open-air decks to Coney Island's wooden Cyclone β every attraction is reachable on the subway. Buy a 7-day OMNY card and let the kids ride.
Check conditions β NYC summer can be hot and humid; pop-up thunderstorms are common.