Children 7 and under are free on the bus. You can go to the website to determine how much it costs for older kids and yourself since it's based on zones. Really easy to figure out and when in doubt ask the bus driver. They are really nice and are there to help. On the weekends, the NJTransit is free for all children as long as there is a paying adult. The bus drivers carry change, but it is so much easier when you get into Port Authority to purchase your bus tickets or passes at the machines. The machines take cash or credit/debit cards.
We went into town to visit Times Square since my boys seemed to have forgotten some of it from our last trip. I can tell you what they DID remember.................Toys R Us! I have to admit, it's a great store. The ferris wheel in the store and all the great toys are really a treat to the eyes. Maybe I'm just a kid at heart.
Midweek we had the wonderful opportunity to see my friend, AnnBritt, conduct the musical "Billy Elliot, The Musical". The boys were very excited to see her conduct. We filled them in on the historical facts and of course, the "grown up" language that was normal for that community. The boys really enjoyed it!!! We typically get front mezzanine seats in the Broadway Theater houses. I think it's a better view for everything that happens on stage. At the advice of our friend, Jeffrey, we used BroadwayBox.com to purchase tickets at a discount. We love TKTS, but with children, it's a tough day to stand in that line for so long only to have a slight possibility of getting tickets and getting more than 1 ticket side by side (criticial for families with younger children). Broadwaybox allows you to purchase tickets ahead of time and you get a discount for your seats. Great site and I think you should check it out www.broadwaybox.com.
