New York City’s skyline has no shortage of showstoppers, but for families choosing between Edge at Hudson Yards and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the right call depends less on height stats and more on kid logistics: strollers, bathrooms, lines, weather, and how easily little legs (and attention spans) will love the experience. This guide breaks down both observatories in a family-first way—then gives clear picks by age so you can book with confidence. The quick answer Babies & toddlers (0–3): Lean SUMMIT on cold, windy, or rainy days; the experience is mostly indoors and climate-controlled. Early kids (4–7): It’s a tie.…
Hi! This family likes to think of ourselves as more than tourists in New York City, but more like semi-local. My kids and I have been to New York City more than we have been to Dallas, in which we live about 30 minutes away. We lived in Florida for a bit and we would hop on a plane, stay in New York City for a week or so and head home. We have done ALL the things to do in NYC with kids, and then some. I have compiled a list of the best things to do in New…

