@iceberg said:

Wow!

thanks for all the great information everyone.
I do worry about the smoke and will bring some masks for my kids. Its been a tough year for myself health wise, and just want to be able to share in the groove and make some memories with them. will also bring earplugs, which I am sure they both , especially the youngest will refuse to wear. I have not been to MSG for over 25 years, so kinda forget what its like (i do remember though, eyes closed, grooving heard, weekapaugh happening and the guy behind me snapping me right out of it by yelling in the loudest voice " shave your F*&*ing balls trey".

Staying by times square, at the intercontinental. So probably be hard to avoid. oops. But that's, ok and we can just hit up some of the things mentioned here.
Thanks so much again, .net!

Thanks @relax_inn said:

Maybe pack some kids sized respirators…msg is probably the single smokiest room I’ve ever been in when phish comes to town

@strikly_commerical said:

Knowing the location/neighborhood of your hotel would be helpful for making suggestions

Too much time walking or riding in a hot subway car is not fun for kids

I can't tell you anything specific about the kid experience, but the last time I went mid-week late Summer was for Jam/Powdered night and the city was bustling but somewhat peaceful. Walked to the Nike store in times square after the show to get a pair of sneakers for my son (2 at the time, not invited). It was crazy, but more manageable than a weekend or during holiday run. So for a lot of reasons you've chosen the best dates for a legendary show and great time.

I disagree with the people saying to avoid TS - the kids need to experience that so they can see it once. Let the kids see the lunch and dinner receipts too so they know what they owe you later, and take them to wall street to explain compound interest.

I'll be there on 8/1, if I have any good tips after checking out the setup I'll report back. Have fun!