We were very fortunate to be able to take the kids to their very first trip to the Big Apple. We left the morning after Christmas and stayed for a few days (December 26-28) and stayed at the
Marriott Marquis Times Square. I remember when my parents took us when we were young and I wanted to give Matthew & Julia the same opportunity and experience. I think that its wonderful that they can see different sites, have different experiences and hope that they will remember these fun family times. The pictures below are in no particular order since there are so many- but I did include a little caption below each picture so you know where it was taken!
We are definitely going back to NYC! It's a beautiful city and a place that everyone must see and experience.
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| Across the street from our hotel was ABC studios (Good Morning America) in Times Square and as you can see there are workers on the rooftop setting up cameras for the big New Years Eve Party! |
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| Marriott Marquis Times Square- our hotel. This hotel had these space age elevators (10 elevators I think). So you put your floor number on the main pad and the number pad tells you what letter elevator to take. It literally shoots you up to your floor. The hotel had 46 floors? Luckily, we got the hang of the space age elevator system quickly but many others were getting on the wrong elevators and I just hope they made it to their room! For those with vertigo they did have 2 internal elevators but I don't know how you choose the internal vs. the other space age elevator pods. |
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| FAO Schwartz was a favorite-- much better than Toys R Us I think! Julia just LOVED this bear...we got the smaller version. It was too big to fit in our bags! |
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| Kids at 5th Avenue- this street was decorated with the most beautiful Christmas Decorations. They even had a light show at night! Everyone stopped in the middle of the street just to watch! |
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| Walking in Times Square. You walked out of our hotel (Marriott Marquis) and walked right onto Times Square. Kids thought it was cool to walk in the streets. |
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| Our last day....big ol' sundae at Hard Rock Café Times Square |
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| NBC Studios...yes someone just photo-bombed this picture. It's OK because I can't tell you how many pictures I was in from walking by, behind and in front of someone taking a picture :) |
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| The famous Rockefeller Plaza and Ice Skating Rink....just gorgeous. |
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| We did take a peak at Trump Tower. Let's just say that the inside is decorated in TRUMP style. Big, grand, gold and flashy! Yes- the doorman was at our service! I just loved all the doormen in and around the city. So helpful and courteous. |
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| The Rockefeller Tree- inside of Rockefeller Plaza housed lots of shops, Starbucks, restaurants, Top of the Rock and a cute viewing area of the skaters. NBC Studios and the Today Show was right there as well. |
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| How nice is this?! So many skaters, families, kids just strolling by, enjoying the sites. |
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| Look! It's the New Year's Eve Ball! Do you see it??? This was right outside of our room!!!! |
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| Just resting on 5th Avenue....although it was late at night, the beautiful Christmas lights were aglow to light up the whole city! |
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| Our room looking over Times Square, the ABC Studios, Toys R Us, the New Years Eve Ball and so much more! This place was non-stop! |
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| First train ride-- Amtrak to New York Penn Station |
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| Times Square- they were already setting up the stage for the New Years Eve festivities! |
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| Rockefeller Plaza and Tree |
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| More on 5th Avenue! |
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| Juniors Deli was right outside of our hotel- this place was sooo good! It's a must if you visit Times Square. |
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| Kids watching the skaters- the line was soo long so we opted to get hot chocolate and people watch. |
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| FAO Schwartz |
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| Gummy Bears at FAO Schwartz! |
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| One of the many artistic Christmas lights on 5th avenue- these life size lights really light up the streets! |
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| At almost every restaurant we went to they served us pickles...they were very good! |
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| We had to take a quick water break at FAO Schwartz (oh and not pictured were the very large brownies and cookies we had with the water) |
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| Julia was determined to get her American Girl Doll! She named her Chloe! Same hair, eyes and skin color too! |
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| Julia and I shopping on 5th Avenue....more like window shopping :) |
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| Our family...Rockefeller Plaza and tree |
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| The boys checking out the shops on 5th Avenue |
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| Do you see the bag??? This was right after we purchased Chloe! |
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| If you had to go to the bathroom at American Girl Place....they have these hooks on the bathroom wall. You wouldn't want to put your doll on the floor would you??? |
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| David was picked out of the hundreds (thousands) of people on the street to take part in the hip-hop street dancing show! |
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| Ellen Stardust Diner-- this place was great! Waiters and Waitresses are aspiring Broadway singers- many of them are waiting to be picked up to sing on Broadway. They serve you food sing, dance and take your orders! |
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| FAO Schwartz |
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| Julia and Chloe on the train back home |
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| Matthew wanted a bear too...he had to get the smaller version as well to take home |
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| That's my boy! Let's go O's! |
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| If you could see his face! He was a good sport and took part in the show! |
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| Get ready! DO NOT MOVE! |
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| One of the dancers jumped over them all!!! |
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| We were on the 2nd floor of the diner over looking the 1st floor. Loved how the singers/waitresses walked around the restaurant and sang to us...all while refilling your drinks! |
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| LOVE! |
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More Lights!
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