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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
The venerable Manhattan nabe is brimming with tot-focused shops, eateries, museums and play spaces
Tribeca
NYC's first residential community has changed quite a bit over the years, but signs of its past life remain
Upper East Side
For a chance to savor the lap of luxury, head uptown
Washington Heights
The hit musical In the Heights may have raised the namesake neighborhood's profile, but savvy families already knew of its appeal
Neighborhoods in Brooklyn
Park Slope
This family Shangri-La's bad reputation is merely a conspiracy to keep the crowds at bay
Bay Ridge
Third-generation stalwarts mesh with newly arrived families in this Brooklyn 'hood with a view
South Williamsburg
This quiet sister district is a surprisingly tranquil, family-oriented neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Old-world shops still line Carroll Gardens' streets, alongside stylish new cafs and boutiques.
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More New York neighborhoods for families
Riverdale
Abundant parks and a small-town vibe draw families to this Bronx oasis
Battery Park City
Spend a day in Battery Park City and you'll almost forget you're in Manhattan
St. George
Downtown Staten Island is chock-full of culture, food and more
Astoria
Many creative types love the northwest Queens neighborhood for its cultural attractions and wide range of ethnic food