We were recently fortunate enough to visit Queens, New York, for a full 3 weeks! We went as a family, so I was on a mission to make sure we found as many things to do with kids in Queens as possible. I wanted Jack to have a good time, too, not just be dragged around from one tourist attraction to the next. Besides, I’d already done the must sees on a previous trip to NYC, so didn’t need to revisit the big city sights again.
Speaking of (throwback alert!)… when I first visited New York City in my early 20s, I thought I could easily live there for a while. But, boy, how things have changed in the 20 years since! Back in my childless days, I was enchanted by the Broadway shows, trendy neighborhoods that never slept, and all the different (mostly late-night) things to do. Fast forward to today… a 40-something with a toddler… and all I want now is a leisurely and quiet existence. NYC no longer fits the bill!
Queens, though not NYC proper, also has its share of hustle and bustle. Still too much for me (#lame!). With a toddler in tow, I struggled with having to be hyper-alert due to all the traffic and the crowds. I typically give Jack a bit of a wide berth, but I definitely kept him glued to my side these 3 weeks. That said, all the hustle and bustle meant that there were plenty of things to do in Queens, NY – after all, those crowds need somewhere to go!…
