For many families, a trip to New York City is on the to-do list. It’s a great destination with an endless variety of museums, parks, shows, and shopping – much of it kid friendly.

But New York can feel intimidating. With so many people in a hurry, a huge, sometimes confusing public transit system, and expensive restaurants, the whole endeavor can feel too big, too fast, too expensive to be manageable for traveling with kids.

Imagine the benefit of having a native New Yorker show you around their neighborhood, sharing advice and opinions, pointing out “lesser-known sights, great little shops, and local restaurants.”

A person who would personally guide you around, teaching you the ins and outs of using the subway and bus system, spending from 2-4 hours with only your family on a customized walk around their favorite parts of the city.

What if this New Yorker, this personal guide, gave you his or her time and insights, stories and advice for free?

Hard to believe, but such a service exists.

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