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Morningside Heights with Kids: Top 25 Things to Do and Places to Explore
Superficially, Morningside Heights hasn't changed much since I was growing up nearby in the '70s...
9 Morningside Heights Places to Play: Parks, Landscaped Grounds & a Drop-in Play Space
We finish up our series of posts on Morningside Heights with a roundup of the best places to play...
12 Morningside Heights Family-Friendly Restaurants: From Great Bagels to Old-School NYC Eateries
Sometimes it feels like Morningside Heights has about as many restaurants as it does college...
Gargoyles, Art and Scavenger Hunts at NYC's Cathedral of St. John the Divine
My family and I have a long personal history with the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, a...
Free Family Art Activities: Morningside Lights with Glowing Lanterns
Collaborative art project Morningside Lights returns for its fourth annual edition this September...

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Say cheese—or plain, if you please—when ordering a slice at one of these NYC pizza restaurants. Photo by author
Best Pizza in NYC: The Top Slice Joints for Families
From iconic spots to neighborhood standbys, here are the best slice joints for families.
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Bring your sleeping bag and join the New York Aquarium after hours to explore the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit in Sharks After Dark. Photo by Julie Larsen Maher.
Museum Sleepovers in NYC
A sleepover with the sharks—or with the airplanes, or the sea lions—is the ultimate only-in-NYC...
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Sand, water, and more sensory fun await at Totally Tots at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Budget-Friendly Play Spaces for NYC Kids That Charge $20 or Less
These no-commitment play spots citywide won't break the bank.
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Enjoy the cool breeze coming off New York Harbor while barbecuing in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo by Etienne Frossard
Where to Barbecue in NYC Parks: 13 Family-Friendly Spots
Fire up the grill next time you want to enjoy a meal out.
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V.E .Macy Park makes for a fun diversion from your Empire State Trail trek.
Empire State Trail With Kids: Family-Friendly Local Sections to Explore
Whether you run, ride, or walk, you've got to explore this 750-mile trail!
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It's always a fun time with bubbles at Elliot's Gymnastics.
Best Drop-in Play Spaces and Indoor Playgrounds in Manhattan
We rounded up the city's best drop-in kiddie gyms and other indoor play zones.
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