You can take a pic with meth head Spidey in Times Sq and then get accosted for $20 for that photo... though I advise against anyone taking any sort of photos with any of the costumed characters in Times Sq.
If they like superheroes in general, there are tours that take you to movie locations. There are a couple of Spider Man locations included, although I wouldn't say it's Spider Man centric.
Wouldn’t recommend this!! If your kid is like really in love with Spider-Man at least! The folks in Times Square take their masks off to receive payment a lot of the time and it ruins the magic lol
I second the Tram and the Museum. Queens is a really cool borough, and where Spider-Man is from, but nothing spider-man themed per say. I’d check if any art exhibits are open and marvel themed, that happens occasionally.
But also, NYC has some great comic shops. If you take your kid to get some comics from an iconic NYC spot, that could be pretty cool. Midtown Comics, Forbidden Planet, midtown Comics in Astoria (also a fun neighborhood for food / things to do).
Honestly - Midtown comics Astoria, ping pod, museum of nostalgia, Comfortland or Bellucci’s for food. That’s a pretty solid underrated NYC day. I might even do that myself lol
I’ll add Museum of the Moving Image here too. They’ve got super cool exhibits, and constantly have cool screenings. Idk how kid friendly, depends on age
Spiderman fights the Green Goblin on the Queensborough Bridge and saves people on the Roosevelt Tram. Take the tram to Roosevelt Island for a fun ride and a view of the bridge. Roosevelt Island has an FDR memorial with a view of the UN is you want to throw in a bonus history lesson.
In Spiderman 2, there is an engagement party that takes place in the Rose Center for Earth and Sky which is part of the Museum of Natural History. It is a cool place to visit with kids even if it’s not the most exciting part of the movie. Get tix in advance.
I feel like there is a huge structure in the Hudson River that you can see if you walk along the west side highway (there is a walking path) that is from Spider-Man. Does anyone know what I’m referring to? It’s in the 50’s or 60s I think.
I mean, you can visit Queens where Spidey is from?
But, generally, no. NYC isn’t a theme park (yet).
LOL
You can take a pic with meth head Spidey in Times Sq and then get accosted for $20 for that photo... though I advise against anyone taking any sort of photos with any of the costumed characters in Times Sq.
I can’t begin to offer how bad an idea this would be (so good on you for mentioning it so they don’t even try)!
lol
If they like superheroes in general, there are tours that take you to movie locations. There are a couple of Spider Man locations included, although I wouldn't say it's Spider Man centric.
I work in the Daily News/Daily Planet Building. I think I’ve seen the tour you’re talking about outside when I leave sometimes.
You can take photos with people dressed like Spider Man for a fee in Times Square /s
You can. But you should not.
but watch your pockets LOL
Wouldn’t recommend this!! If your kid is like really in love with Spider-Man at least! The folks in Times Square take their masks off to receive payment a lot of the time and it ruins the magic lol
And they harass you.
A trip to Peter Pan Donut in Brooklyn! (MJ works there in Spider Man: No Way Home). Also the best donuts in the city.
I really want to make a Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark reference here...
They can always meet Spider-Man’s Turn Off the Dark nemesis: the floor.
h/t Tina Fey
You can start by going to Joe’s Pizza in Carmine Street
Merchandise wise, Tamashii Nations in Times Square sells several store exclusive Spider-Man figures (https://tamashiiweb.com/store/new-york/items/).
I second the Tram and the Museum. Queens is a really cool borough, and where Spider-Man is from, but nothing spider-man themed per say. I’d check if any art exhibits are open and marvel themed, that happens occasionally.
But also, NYC has some great comic shops. If you take your kid to get some comics from an iconic NYC spot, that could be pretty cool. Midtown Comics, Forbidden Planet, midtown Comics in Astoria (also a fun neighborhood for food / things to do).
Honestly - Midtown comics Astoria, ping pod, museum of nostalgia, Comfortland or Bellucci’s for food. That’s a pretty solid underrated NYC day. I might even do that myself lol
I’ll add Museum of the Moving Image here too. They’ve got super cool exhibits, and constantly have cool screenings. Idk how kid friendly, depends on age
Lots of kid stuff at MoMI! I'm not a big Comfortland fan but love the rest of this list.
I’ve never been to the Superhero supply store in Brooklyn and I’ve been told it’s not as cool as it looks online, but it looks really cool online.
Spiderman fights the Green Goblin on the Queensborough Bridge and saves people on the Roosevelt Tram. Take the tram to Roosevelt Island for a fun ride and a view of the bridge. Roosevelt Island has an FDR memorial with a view of the UN is you want to throw in a bonus history lesson.
In Spiderman 2, there is an engagement party that takes place in the Rose Center for Earth and Sky which is part of the Museum of Natural History. It is a cool place to visit with kids even if it’s not the most exciting part of the movie. Get tix in advance.
Also nearby, Green Goblin's penthouse apt in Tudor City.
https://freetoursbyfoot.com/spider-man-nyc-filming-locations-tour/
Meet up with Spidercuz
https://www.instagram.com/spidercuz___?igsh=ZDExdGtzbnF5Mjc0
I believe Columbia University is in several shots in the first 3 films. Possibly by next year the campus will have opened back up.
Go to Joe’s in Greenwich Village and get a slice.
I feel like there is a huge structure in the Hudson River that you can see if you walk along the west side highway (there is a walking path) that is from Spider-Man. Does anyone know what I’m referring to? It’s in the 50’s or 60s I think.
Both times I’ve walked across the Brooklyn Bridge a legit looking Spidey has been hanging out for photo ops.
Go see spider man in Times Square