Submitted by Raven Snook on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 1:03pm Spend just a day on the Upper West Side and you'll understand why it's so famous for being family friendly. From the American Museum of Natural History to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Symphony Space to Lincoln Center, Central Park to Riverside Park, the Upper West Side is filled with things to do and cultural hot spots for kids. There are also wonderful craft spots, toy stores, restaurants and places to play. Our Upper West Side Family Guide helps you discover the best places to hit in the 'hood with kids in tow. Playing on the Upper West Side Upper West Side with Kids: 30 Things to Do for NYC FamiliesIndoor Play Spaces on the Upper West Side: 23 Fun Inside Spots for NYC KidsApple Seeds Upper West Side: The Downtown Indoor Play Space Opens Its Second NYC LocationChocolate Works: Where the Fun Is as Sweet as the ChocolateHidden NYC: 21 Fun Things To Do in Central ParkDestination Playground: Hippo Playground in Riverside ParkTwo Great Upper West Side Classes for Toddlers: Elliott's Gymnastics and Creative Play for Kids Arts and Culture on the Upper West Side Lincoln Center with Kids: 10 Fun & Mostly Free Things to Do at the Performing Arts Complex Children's Museum of Manhattan5 Fun Finds at the American Museum of Natural History Eating and Shopping on the Upper West SideBest Restaurants Near the American Museum of Natural HistoryBest Burgers on the Upper West Side for NYC Families Best Lincoln Center Area Restaurants for FamiliesBest Bakeries and Other Sweet Spots on the Upper West SideNYC Toy Stores: Best Toy Shopping on the Upper West SideFamily-Friendly Hotels on the Upper West Side Upper West Side ItinerariesToddling the Upper West Side: 10 Spots in 10 Blocks For You and Your Toddler in the West 60'sToddling the Upper West Side: 10 Spots in 10 Blocks for you and your toddler in the West 70'sToddling the Upper West Side: 10 Things to do in 10 Blocks with your Toddler in the West 80s Area/Neighborhood: Upper West Side
