New York City Family-Friendly Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Central Park
    20 minutes (3.5 miles) from JFK Airport

    Start your trip by exploring the iconic Central Park. This sprawling green space in the heart of Manhattan offers plenty of activities for families, including boating on the lake, visiting the Central Park Zoo, and taking a ride on the carousel. Be sure to stop by the Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, which offer stunning views of the park and the city skyline.

  2. Day 2: American Museum of Natural History
    15 minutes (3.2 miles) from Central Park

    Explore the wonders of the natural world at the American Museum of Natural History. With exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to outer space, this museum is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Don't miss the famous dinosaur fossils in the museum's fourth-floor dinosaur exhibit, or the stunning Rose Center for Earth and Space.

  3. Day 3: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
    25 minutes (4.6 miles) from American Museum of Natural History

    Take a ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration in the United States. Walk through the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration and view the restored Great Hall where immigrants were inspected. Afterward, take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty to see the iconic statue up close and learn about its history in the museum.

  4. Day 4: Times Square and Broadway
    20 minutes (2.9 miles) from Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    End your trip in the heart of the city at Times Square and Broadway. Marvel at the bright lights and billboards that make this intersection one of the most famous in the world. Catch a Broadway show with your family, or simply wander the streets and soak in the energy of the city before heading home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Central Park (3 hours, free)
  • American Museum of Natural History (4 hours, $28 per adult, $16 per child)
  • Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (5 hours, $25 per adult, $14 per child)
  • Times Square and Broadway (2 hours, cost varies depending on activity)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $210
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