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A Kid’s Perspective on Favorite Hangouts and Hidden Gems

by | Oct 12, 2023 | Family, Recreation, Spotlight, Trip Itineraries

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Discover Garden City through the eyes of its youngest explorers, Liam and Hadleigh Bostron! Dive into their favorite spots and see why this city has a special place in their hearts.

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Ever wondered what kids love about Garden City? Let Liam, a bubbly 9-year-old, and Hadleigh, a keen-eyed 13-year-old, guide you through their favorite hangouts, from the luxurious Riverside Hotel to the tranquil Mystic Cove.

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, this heartwarming duo will show you the city’s best from a fresh perspective.

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Bella Mosaica

Hi, my name is Liam, I am 9 years old, and I am in the 3rd grade. These are things I like about Garden City.

Riverside

​1. I like The Riverside Hotel.

These are the things I like about the Riverside Hotel:Β 

  • I like the beds because they are so comfy!
  • The pools. There are 2 pools. One is inside, the other outside, and they are so fun!
  • The business.😊 [The people that work in all the businesses there.]
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THE RIVER

2. I also like going to the river and eating sandwiches; the food is good in Garden City.

That’s it for now. These are the things that I like about Garden City the most!

Hi, my name is Hadleigh Bostron, I am 13, in the 7th grade, and these are the things that I like the most about Garden City.

Riverside

I like The Riverside Hotel.

One of my favorite things to do in Garden City is go to the Riverside Hotel. It is really a fantastic place to be. When you walk in there is a beautiful high ceiling with a huge chandelier. It’s got an awesome heated pool and delicious food. They even give you a cookie, and the band that plays while you are eating is cool. You can be an adult or be a kid and have fun there. That’s pretty much everything in Garden City though to be honest.

 

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Mystic Cove

Another place I like to visit in Garden City is Mystic Cove. It’s a park with a big biking path but there is a trail that leads to a river. By that river is a bunch of large rocks and white as snow sand. You are like right in the middle of a city but in the middle of the wilderness with ducks and geese and frogs and crawdads.

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Places to Eat!

I like that there are a lot of places to eat, and do fun things in Garden City, no matter how old you are or where you live.

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Β These are some of the reasons that I really like Garden City.

-Hadleigh

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