5 Day Kid Friendly New York Itinerary, New York, New York

A family trip to New York City is unforgettable – but keeping children entertained in such a big city can feel daunting. This 5 day kid friendly New York itinerary brings together the city’s most iconic attractions while weaving in movie locations, theatre, parks, and experiences that kids love.

From climbing the Statue of Liberty, spotting dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History, and enjoying afternoon tea at The Plaza (Home Alone 2), to exploring the new Harry Potter New York store, this itinerary is designed to keep kids engaged while parents enjoy New York’s highlights too.

Happy kids = happy trip, and in our case, treating New York like a film location tour worked brilliantly.

We’d always wanted to visit New York, so for our 40th birthdays we treated ourselves and booked it. We found a great deal in the British Airways January sale for flights and hotel, but I’d also recommend checking Skyscanner for cheap flight and hotel combinations.

Our original plan was to go without the kids (then aged 8, 11 and 12), but I couldn’t bear to leave them behind on such a big adventure. That meant our trip needed to be less luxurious and much more kid friendly, so I designed our own DIY New York itinerary with attractions that would capture their imaginations. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).