Neighborhoods

The best family-friendly neighborhoods in New York, including walking tours for kids and the best of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the other boroughs

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Neighborhoods in Manhattan

Upper West Side
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Upper West Side

The venerable Manhattan nabe is brimming with tot-focused shops, eateries, museums and play spaces
Tribeca
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Tribeca

NYC's first residential community has changed quite a bit over the years, but signs of its past life remain
Upper East Side
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Upper East Side

For a chance to savor the lap of luxury, head uptown

Neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Park Slope
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Park Slope

This family Shangri-La's bad reputation is merely a conspiracy to keep the crowds at bay
Bay Ridge
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Bay Ridge

Third-generation stalwarts mesh with newly arrived families in this Brooklyn 'hood with a view
South Williamsburg
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South Williamsburg

This quiet sister district is a surprisingly tranquil, family-oriented neighborhood
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More New York neighborhoods for families

Riverdale
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Riverdale

Abundant parks and a small-town vibe draw families to this Bronx oasis
Battery Park City
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Battery Park City

Spend a day in Battery Park City and you'll almost forget you're in Manhattan
St. George
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St. George

Downtown Staten Island is chock-full of culture, food and more