Living just 17 miles outside of NewYork City, I have been very fortunate to experience everything that the city has to offer. From museums, broadway shows, street fairs, concerts, shopping, dining, rollerblading in Central Park, to ice skating in Bryant Park and seeing the tree lit up at Rockefeller Center during Christmas. There is so much culture and so many activities to take part in ranging from baseball games, free movies, mermaids on parade and more entertaining activities that will keep you busy all month long. New York City is truly "The City That Never Sleeps." There is so much to take advantage of for all ages.
If you don't like to drive, you can hop on public transportation by bus or train and be in Manhattan in under an hour !