Originals

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 139 Charles Street, New York, US Website: www.hudsonurbanbicycles.com Phone: 212 965 9334 This rustic bike garage may seem a little out of place amidst the cobblestone streets of Greenwich Village but—take our word for it—the store’s vending, renting, and repair services are enough to get your wheels turning. Whether you’re into cruisers, mountain bikes, […]

OCCUPATION: Real estate agent MY STYLE: I’m a minimalist most of the time. I prefer dark, casual clothes during the day, but like to dress up in the evening. My home is bright and modern, but with a few antiques mixed in. I LOVE ROME BECAUSE: The weather is great, so you can go to

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1 West 58th Street, New York, US Website: caudalie-usa.com Phone: 212.308.3550 This luxurious spa, located in the plaza hotel, will leave you feeling utterly renewed. They have a great array of treatments, most of which are called “rituals,” and may involve things you’ll never see anywhere else! The space is beautiful and the company

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