Did you know that Manhattan is the oldest of the five boroughs of New York City and is home to the headquarters of the United Nations? It’s the center of New York City and the New York metropolitan region, hosting the seat of city government and a large portion of the area’s employment, business, and entertainment activities.

Your New York family vacation starts here.

A must-see, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

Manhattan Orchestras
The New York Philharmonic was founded in 1842 and is America’s premier orchestra. The 106 virtuosos of the Philharmonic play close to 170 concerts for audiences of almost one million people every year.

The Fashion Center
This center was established in 1993 to promote New York City’s apparel industry and celebrates fashion designers in the Walk of Fame and other events. You’ll experience a part of all the glitz and glamor of the fashion world.

The Lower East Side
This is where old and new generations come together. Rows of boutiques and galleries that showcase the best of New York’s avant-garde fashion scene are everywhere. Tickle your taste buds with some of New York City’s best Kosher Style, Chinese and Latin food. The nightlife brings comfy lounges and local bands.

Game Time Nation
Cool off inside this video game lounge. Play games on Xbox and PS2. There’s almost 200 games to chose from. Play live or networked.

Manhattan offers so much for your New York family vacation. Whether you’re a foodie, fashionista, adrenaline lover, theatre junkie, or just love to soak up everything a city has to offer, then this is the place for you. The list of possibilities is endless.

Walt Whitman sure did know the splendor of Manhattan when he said, “Manhattan crowds, with their turbulent musical chorus! Manhattan faces and eyes forever for me.”