The KidPaths Family Adventure Series
New York with the kids, and no idea where to start?
54 family outings across all five boroughs, five ready-made days and the bookings worth making first.
$9 USD · one-time purchase
For kids roughly 3 to 12 · 62 pages · Full-size PDF plus the same pages in a smaller file · Download right after payment, no account needed
14-day refund promise if it isn’t useful for your trip.
Free 9-page sample with the contents, the editor’s note and all five day plans from the guide. No email or payment needed.
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What the $9 adds: a page from the full New York City guide
Page 4 · Before you go · Planning
Before you go
Reservations and transport for a smoother family day.
- Statue of Liberty
- Use the authorized seller linked by NPS. The reservation time is for security, not a guaranteed ferry departure.
- Walking
- Pick the finish before starting. The bridge, High Line and large parks can leave you far from your original entrance. Put the return station and next meal near the planned finish.
The free directory lists the places. The guide puts them in order, with what to book first and what to do when the day changes.
See what you’re paying for.
See actual pages from the guide: choose a plan, follow its stops, and adapt it when someone has had enough.
Compare the outings
Match numbered outings to four area maps, from Chelsea and Central Park to the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island, with page links.
Follow a day plan
Follow the harbor day plan, with timed stops, walking directions, a planning total and a change of plan for poor weather.
Start with the classics
A closer look at Central Park, with suggested ages, hours, price and tips for the visit.
Try it for your trip.
If the guide isn’t useful for your trip, email hello@kidpaths.com within 14 days of purchase for a refund. Include your order number and purchase email.
A good fit for your trip?
This guide is most useful for families with children roughly 3 to 12 who want to compare outings and save a few dependable plans. Individual entries show their suggested ages, and the editor’s note picks out options for teenagers.
It covers all five boroughs, from Central Park and Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn, the Bronx Zoo, Queens and Staten Island, with notes on bookings, subway fares and ferries. It is an activity guide, rather than a hotel or restaurant guide. Attraction tickets, food and transportation are purchased separately.
Browse the free New York City directory →Seven ways to spend your time
- Outdoor Adventures
- Sports & Recreation
- Zoos, Gardens & Nature
- Museums & Learning
- Entertainment & Big Days
- Free & Budget-Friendly
- Small Discoveries
Before you buy
How do I get the guide?
Download both PDF versions as soon as your purchase is complete. Your emailed receipt includes a link so you can download them again later. Save the guide to your phone, tablet or computer. No KidPaths account needed.
What are the two PDFs?
A full-size PDF (19.9 MB) and the same 62 pages in a smaller file (8.6 MB) that downloads faster on a phone. The page layout is the same in both. One payment covers both, with no subscription.
Can I use it offline?
Yes. Download the PDF before you head out. Its text, images and maps remain available offline; live venue and directions links need an internet connection. The page layout is easiest to read on a tablet or computer, and can be zoomed on a phone.
Does it include attraction tickets?
No. You are purchasing the guide only. Attraction tickets, meals, parking and transportation are separate from the guide purchase.
What if I need help with my purchase?
For a missing download, a factual correction or a refund request, contact hello@kidpaths.com with your order number. Do not send payment-card details.
Also in the series
Same format for other cities, $9 each.
Not buying today? Get free weekend ideas instead.
The Weekend Scout is a free KidPaths email that arrives once a week. Each one has a family outing idea for the weekend, with age fit and cost notes. It is one national edition, so the ideas work in New York City and wherever else you travel.
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