Young kids and Manhattan don't easily mix, although we found on our recent trip that the city is more kid-friendly than you think.
Blogger Preschooler couldn't get enough of watching the taxi cabs pile up throughout the city. He also became obsessed with the lettered subway trains -- and is still playing subway, even back here. Madison Square Park, near our hotel, is very kid friendly, and boasted an excellent, well-used playground.
And since we happened to be in Manhattan the first Friday of October, we were also able to enjoy a free night at the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
The CMOM is tailor-made for kids Evan's age. All of it is very hands-on, and focuses on problem solving and role playing. The Blogger Preschooler got a kick out of playing on a fake city bus (above; no, the BP isn't in that shot).
The museum also featured a mini neighborhood (where kids could play postman), a replica fire truck, and a temporary exhibit featuring Dora the Explorer. Target sponsored the free First Friday event; if you happen to be in town the first Friday of the month, with a young kid in tow, it's worth checking out.
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