KID FRIENDLY: Address: 200 Eastern Parkway, New York, US Website: brooklynmuseum.org Phone: 718.638.5000 One of the oldest and most sizeable museums in New York, the Brooklyn Museum has collections ranging from the very old to the contemporary. It’s only a half an hour from Midtown, so tourists need not be worried about finding their way. The building …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 770 Madison Avenue, New York, US Website: bcbg.com Phone: 212.717.4225 Everyone can find a great dress at the store of Max Azria’s beloved brand. There’s truly something for everyone, and mom Melissa Gerstein loves to shop here because she “can never go wrong” with any of the pieces. The brand has multiple storefronts in …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 541 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, US Website: barneygreengrass.com Phone: 212.724.4707 “BGG is a NY institution with decor that makes you feel like you are stepping back in time,” says Annie Baron of this Upper West Side staple. “My go-to order is always a toasted bagel with lox (or whitefish), cream cheese, capers, tomato, onion …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1071 5th Avenue, New York, US Website: guggenheim.org Phone: (212) 423-3500 This phenomenal museum of modern and contemporary art also happens to be an iconic architectural landmark, and its position on Museum Mile makes it a great place to pop into with kids after seeing the mummy displays at the Met. Kids will love …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 872 Broadway , New York, US Website: www.fresh.com Phone: 212 477 1100 The company’s name is the perfect description for its products—which range from facial and hair care, to makeup and fragrance. We love browsing the flagship location at Union Square—with its bakery display of soaps and an apothecary setup that allows shoppers to …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 147 Mercer Street, New York, US Website: www.mercerhotel.com Phone: 212 966 6060 Known for its lofty rooms and understated intimacy, The Mercer Hotel embodies with ease the sort of downtown luxury that Soho does best. Services include dog walking, private yoga sessions and in-room beauty treatments, and Guitar Hero and Wii are available upon …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 200 Central Park West, New York, US Website: www.amnh.org Phone: 212 769 5100 “All the bugs and animals keep my sons entertained for hours,” says Jules Reid of The American Museum of Natural History, the city’s scientific mainstay. We love the wide range of exhibitions and activities, catering to any field your child could …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1038 Lexington Avenue, New York, US Website: None Phone: 212 249 5066 Lucite has long been associated with Hollywood glamour and deco-era excess. Its evocative elegance has ensured its status as a lasting trend, and Jules Reid loves incorporating the acrylic pieces with her more modern furnishings. To find them, she combs Deluxe, a …
Andrea Stanford’s Mediterranean-style home in Beverly Hills is a charming mix of old and new—a testament to her passion for vintage, and her position as vice president of merchandising for designer and vintage sales at One Kings Lane, a premier online destination for home décor. It’s no surprise to us that this mother of three …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 85 Kenmare Street, #2, New York, US Website: www.sweetwilliamltd.com Phone: 212 343 7301 Sweet William carries the highest quality (and mostly environmentally friendly) toys and clothing for children. Most products are made with organic materials, and all will have people stopping in the street to compliment your little one’s super savvy style. RECOMMENDED BY: …
