Staying in Dumbo allowed our boys (18 & 14 yrs) to experience city living. We found a parking spot on the street upon our arrival and relied on the subway to explore the city. We did use "Lift" twice coming back from the city for a $20 fee each time. Great Bagel shop located close by called La Bagel Delights. It was easy to grab a quick bite and there were picnic tables under the bridge for public use. We also ate pizza at Ignazios which was good. We visited over New Year's weekend so reservations at local eateries were a bit tough to get but, we did have luck using the "open table" app. We were on the go the entire weekend so comfortable shoes are a necessity. Try to book your attraction tickets ahead of time and pay the extra fee to skip the lines. We ate dinner at Carmines and saw Lion King on Broadway which we all loved. The view from the Empire State Building on New Year's Eve was a highlight. Statue of Liberty Ferry ride was short and sweet. Walking Central Park was beautiful. One of our new favorite places was Eataly. It's an incredible Market/Eatery and the food was amazing. We all had an incredible time.