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NEW YORK - Top Family Attractions, What Not to Miss and Midtown City Guide

Paradise Falls Family
Paradise Falls Family
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👁️ 196 views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 27:10
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been fortunate enough to visit many times and always find that Midtown is generally where you'll spend a big chunk of your time with it holding an amazing array of attractions.

The one we'd recommend for families though is Summit One Vanderbilt.

We really enjoyed the tour and the kids loved seeing the studios, so this is something we'd very much recommend.

No matter which you choose, in our opinion, a sightseeing cruise is a must and a great one for the whole family.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit observation decks around sunset for the best views, but expect to pay a premium.
Use the TKTS booth in Times Square for discounted Broadway tickets, but check availability early.
Consider the Go City New York pass for savings on multiple attractions.
Walk the Highline in winter but dress warmly as it can be very cold.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelming number of attractionsFocus on Midtown highlights and use a pass like the Go City New York pass to plan efficiently.
High costs for activitiesLook for discounted tickets (e.g., TKTS booth) and consider money-saving options like city passes.
Busy and crowded areasVisit popular spots like Times Square early in the morning to avoid crowds.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best family-friendly activities in Midtown New York?
QWhich observation decks are most recommended for families?
QHow can you save money on New York attractions?
QWhat are the must-see spots in Central Park?

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Top: Circle Line Liberty Super Express cruise ($90 for the four of us)
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Hello Everyone! We are Paradise Falls Family - we're a family of four who love to explore the world together. We are hoping by sharing some of our top tips for each destination we will inspire you (and save you some research!) We had an amazing trip to New York in December 2025 and we stayed at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. This vlog is a family guide to the best things to do to when visiting New York and we focus on all that Midtown has to offer. Discover our Top Travel Recommendations and Save Up to 40% off 2M+ Hotels Worldwide When You Sign Up for Free on Plannin: https://plannin.com/en?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=Cruise&refId=ParadiseFallsFamily Come and chat with us over on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paradisefallsfamily ----------- CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Observation Decks 5:23 - Broadway Shows 6:53 - Rockefeller Center 7:36 - NBC Tour 9:27 - Ice Skating 10:19 - New York Public Library 10:57 - On Location Movie Tour 12:53 - Bus Tours 13:36 - Sightseeing Cruise & Helicopter Tour 15:18 - Times Square 16:16 - Plaza Hotel Afternoon Tea 17:23 - St. Patrick’s Cathedral 18:08 - Fifth Avenue 18:34 - Chrysler Building 19:04 - Grand Central Station 19:50 - Madison Square Garden 20:32 - Hudson Yards 21:35 - The High Line 22:56 - Go City Pass 24:06 - Central Park ----------- Viator Affiliate Link: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00106682&mcid=42383&medium=link Expedia Affiliate Link: https://expedia.com/affiliate/CeQiIgY Get Your Guide Affiliate Link: https://gyg.me/YWHfVHma #paradisefallsfamily #family #travel #travelvlog #familytravel #familytravelvlog #travelvlogger #explore #explorewithkids #explorewithchildren #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #iceskating #centralpark #midtown #observationdeck #theedge #summitonevanderbilt #broadway #rockefellercenter #newyorkpubliclibrary #movietour #bustour #sightseeing #nycruise #timesquare #plazahotel #afternoontea #stpatrickscathedral #5thavenue #fifthavenue #chryslerbuilding #grandcentral #grandcentralstation #madisonsquaregarden #hudsonyards #highline #gocitypass #onlocationmovietour