Edge NYC with Kids – Strollers, Tips, and Activities

Edge can be a family favorite if you plan around attention spans, nap windows, and height jitters.

• Strollers and Access
• Fun Ideas and Games
• Safety and Comfort
• Sample 60-Minute Plan
• What to Bring
• Bottom Line

Strollers and Access

• Elevators and step-free routes connect the street, The Shops, and Edge.
• During peak periods, staff may guide stroller users to less-crowded lifts.
• Lightweight strollers are easiest to maneuver; check any size guidance day-of.

Fun Ideas and Games

• Skyline scavenger hunt: Find the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and bridges.
• Photo challenge: Let kids take three photos — glass floor, skyline, and a portrait.
• Map the grid: Count avenues and guess which way is north.

Confidence builder: If a child is nervous about the glass floor, start with one foot on the edge, then two, then a quick stand. Celebrate tiny wins.

Safety and Comfort

• Layers for wind chill; temperatures can feel cooler at height.
• Wipes for hands before touching glass surfaces.
• Snacks and water help reset energy; the lounge is useful for breaks.

Sample 60-Minute Plan

1. Elevator up and a quick circuit indoors.
2. Terrace reveal and a first skyline game.
3. Glass-floor moment with encouragement.
4. Snack-and-rest indoors, then a few final photos.
5. Exit before meltdowns — leave on a high note.

What to Bring

• Light jackets or hoodies.
• Compact stroller (if needed).
• Wipes, small snack, water.
• Simple binoculars for a wow factor.

Bottom Line

Keep it short, playful, and flexible — that’s the formula for a great family memory.