New York Hall of Science
Visit NYC's only hands-on science center, featuring 225 exciting exhibits. Includes a gift shop, bookstore, food service; multilingual. www.nyscience.org

FAO Schwarz
The world's most famous toy store on Fifth Avenue. Come out and play on at this fun-filled playground for children of all ages. www.fao.com

Brooklyn Children's Museum
The world's first museum for children, founded in 1899. Permanent collection of 27,000 ethnological and natural history artifacts. Hands-on museum with interactive galleries focusing on science and culture. www.brooklynkids.org

Queens County Farm Museum
A 47-acre site that includes the historic Adriance Farmhouse, dating from 1772, a greenhouse complex, two barns, and various outbuildings. Also includes livestock, planting fields, an orchard, an herb garden, and nature trails. www.queensfarm.org

Queens Zoo
A tribute to American animals, with American bison, mountain lions, California sea lions, American bald eagles, Roosevelt elk, and more. wcs.org

New York Yankees
At Yankee Stadium, see the Yankees' quest for the World Series trophy, or tour the hallowed grounds of past and present Yankee greats. One of the finest US sports facilities. www.yankees.com