Upper West Side with Kids: The Best Family Day in NYC

The Upper West Side is the best single neighborhood in Manhattan for a family day — the Natural History Museum, Central Park, Riverside Park, and a dense residential neighborhood built around exactly the kind of infrastructure families need.
Orchard Beach: The Bronx’s ‘Riviera’ – A Family Day Trip Guide

The perfect family beach day awaits at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. Safe swimming, great amenities, and activities for all ages at NYC’s hidden Riviera.