New York City for kids: 3 true stories
Driving through New York City, New York? Here are 3 true stories about places you'll pass. Each one is fact-checked, read aloud in about 1 min and ends with a quiz for the back seat. Tap one to play it here, free, no sign-in.
Stories
The House Waiting for Washington
Look at the very bottom of Broadway. A big house once stood right near here, and it was built for one very important person!
The Castle That Checks the Weather
Look for a little castle on top of a rocky hill! It's Belvedere Castle, and it has a very special job.
The Night Raid on the Cannons
Shh! Nobody make a sound.Nearby towns
Roads
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