NY with teens. Is 7 night too long?

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I’ve inherited some money and I’d like to treat my family to a special holiday. We were thinking a week in New York. It would have to be in the summer holidays which I know can be hot but we can’t make it work at any other time of year.

We were thinking of 7 nights and being able to walk/visit sights in the morning and then have lazier afternoons. A few friends have suggested that a week is too long; but they are also friends without children so har probably been happier/more able to squeeze more into their days.

Our children are 13 and 16 - the 16 has Autism. She is fine with crowds/lots of walking but would feel better with a chance to build in a bit of downtime back at hotel in the afternoons.

We were also wondering about a day trip out to Long Island and another to Hudson Valley to escape the city for a bit.

I just wondered if anyone had any thoughts about a week being too long? Thank you

Thank you - I’ll have a look

Day trip is fine, this is the train company. The app is good for tickets and timetables too.

https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad

Another vote for the Adirondacks/lake district. And You will need a car though. The lakes have beaches, even lifeguards in high summer.

The images look beautiful - I’ll have a proper look. Thank you

You’re only there for a week. It takes hours and hours to drive to the Adirondacks, I would not bother. If you’re intent on getting out of the city then Hyde Park on the Hudson area is a decent day out and much nearer.

A second vote for Hyde Park - go up the valley by train as the tracks hug the rive r

I think 7 nights in New York at any age is too much, and I adore NYC. Four nights would be more than enough.

Thank you! Adding Hyde park as stop on way to Lake George.

Up thread I listed several day itineraries
there is MASSES to do in New York
(people live there for decades after all)

Thank you for all your helpful views - it’s really interesting how differently everyone views things. Lots of good for thought…

I’m 50s and I did a week and could happily have stayed another couple of nights. I don’t think 4 in the summer is enough as you need a slower pace due to the heat.