New York City Fire Museum

Room after room of color you're meant to touch, and a giant blue ball pit your kid will not want to climb out of.

A classic lunch counter where kids can sit up front and watch the burgers cook on the griddle.

Poke through slimes of every texture and smell, then mix your own to take home. Expect sticky sleeves.

A gated play space for younger kids with low swings, small climbers and a spray shower when it's hot.

Kids climb inside giant sturgeon and slide back out, and pick up a bit about the river's fish along the way.

Play structures, swings and water features right by the river. Bring a towel when it's warm.