Kid-friendly places in Queens

A working farm with goats, sheep, alpacas and hens, so city kids get close to real animals. Only feed them the farm's own approved feed.

Large sculptures out in the open that change through the year, so kids can walk right up to art too big for a museum.

A pool courtyard close to the beach, so you can rinse off the sand and keep swimming. Ask about bunk-room setups when you book.

A rooftop pool looking over the runways and aircraft history to explore, so a plane-mad kid is set. Book your pool time ahead.

You pick your seafood from the display before it's cooked, so kids get to choose their own fish.

Thai barbecue and hot pot cooked at your table, with make-your-own dessert at the end. The grill gets hot, so seat small kids away from it.

Large doughnuts next to breakfast burritos, so the kid who wants a treat and the one who wants eggs both get their way.

Interactive discovery spaces sit alongside the books, so kids can tinker with something hands-on and then settle in to read.

Everyone gets their own hot pot and picks the vegetables and noodles that go in, so kids build a bowl they'll actually eat. Keep an eye on the burner.