Northeast · Nueva York

Flatiron Building

Historic Half day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

A 1902 skyscraper shaped like a triangular flatiron, so narrow at the point that it seems impossible for offices to fit inside. It's one of the most photographed buildings in New York and marks the start of a neighborhood full of life.

The pop wink

In Sam Raimi's Spider-Man movies, the Flatiron stands in as the home of the Daily Bugle newspaper, where J. Jonah Jameson runs headlines against the hero. Your daughter can stand at the point and look for the exact angle seen on screen.

With kids

Standing right in front of the building's point to see just how thin it is
Recognizing the facade where the Daily Bugle operates in Spider-Man
Counting the floors up to the rooftop with your head tilted way back
Finding the best angle for a photo where it looks like a flatiron

Accessibility: All ages; it's a short stop on the way to other places

With family

Sitting in the pedestrian plaza across the street for a snack while looking at the building
Wandering the Flatiron neighborhood and nearby Madison Square Park
Comparing your photo with ones from a hundred years ago of the same building
Walking north and running into the Empire State in the distance

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