There’s no place like New York City. With its towering skyscrapers, vibrant neighbourhoods, and world-famous landmarks, the city that never sleeps is a must-see destination for tourists from around the globe. But what if you’re not just a tourist? What if you’re a family looking for things to do in New York City with your kids?
One of the stops we made during our Trans-Canadian road trip was Thunder Bay, driving from Wawa the previous day, which was around 5h15 in total. We broke this up with lots of interesting stops along the way, a couple of which are included here.
After leaving the humidity of Niagara Falls, where we had felt as if we were melting, we drove a couple of hours to Barrie in Ontario, where we made a very welcome stop off at Splash ON.
After waiting three years for our trip to Canada, it’s safe to say that we were all very excited. We hadn’t travelled anywhere abroad together as a family of six since before COVID so we spent ages making sure that we had done all the pre-flight stuff we needed to.
Travelling with children can be a bit of a nightmare at times, but this doesn’t mean you can’t have a fantastic family holiday. By planning out activities to suit everyone, bringing toys for the journey and making sure you have everything you need, you can make it much easier for everyone to have a great time.
Our second city stop on our epic Trans-Canadian road trip was Niagara. Niagara Falls was a bucket list place of mine, so I am so glad we made the slight detour before we began to drive across Canada. I mean…just look at it!
Toronto seemed like a really family-friendly city from what we could tell. Although busy, it was not the shoulder to shoulder busy that you find in so many cities around the world. It felt safe, people were friendly, there was lots of inner city parking available and once in the city it was easy to navigate.
There are a few options for your visit, the CN Tower is considered to be the most iconic place to visit in Toronto. There’s a range of experiences for everyone, whether you’re a sightseer, a thrill-seeker, or a total foodie. If you are just there to sightsee, you will need the general admission ticket. If you are feeling like a challenge, grab yourself the Edge Walk tickets – the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk and the first of its kind in North America! If food is your thing, book yourself a table at the 360 degree restaurant and dine with an incredible view.