Originally Posted by
smmrfld
Be aware that after work hours this location is New York's version of Siberia. You may want to re-think staying at this property if this is a family vacation - a 12 year old would likely have a much more enjoyable time at a property closer to midtown.
There is a movie theater right there at least, and they can walk over to the battery park side of WFC for some life on the boardwalk, but agree it's mostly deserted.