New York was made for everything. Foodies. Bankers. Actors. Shoppers. New York was made for readers. New York was made for kids. Through the years I’ve collected so many posts about New York. The city. The state. Our own family has spent quite a bit of time in the state, so I thought it would be fun to collect everything here. For you. Here it is, New York for kids.
Fast Facts about New York For Kids
- New York is located in the northeastern United States. It was one of the original 13 colonies.
- The capital of New York State is Albany.
- New York’s State Motto is Excelsior, which is Latin for Ever Upward
- New York’s nickname is The Empire State
- People learning about New York may also want to learn about Alexander Hamilton and the Stock Market.
Family-friendly Bookish things to do in New York State
I’ve written a few posts on bookish things to do in New York. You may want to check out the awesome NY Public Library, or one of my favorite bookstores on and offline (Books are Magic). There’s also the possibility to visit NY with books via The Plaza’s Eloise experience, Elmira’s Mark Twain, or destinations to see during the holiday with a reading of Red and Lulu.
Other New York Destinations
We spent a summer in Corning, NY and fell in love with the Corning Museum of Glass. We did a day trip to Rock City Park in Olean, NY and it was one of the most unique and beautiful experiences we’ve had. And finally, you can’t forget to check out Niagara Falls with kids.
If you’re heading to New York City, you may want to read the best children’s books for a trip to NYC.
Books set in New York
While you’re checking out the many books set in New York for your kids, you may want to try a few for yourself. Some of my favorites include these:
Edward Rutherfords’ New York: The Novel is an epic tale that spans generations. It’s a commitment, but the payout leaves you with a fun understanding and overview of the city through the years. Reading this book had me interested in learning more about the history, so I also read Amsterdam: A History of the World’s Most Liberal City AND The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America.
There are so many great books set in NY. Check out this list and here.
Posts about New York
Here are some of the posts I’ve written about New York:
