Twenty-Four Sycamores Park Playground

A commuter cable car over the East River, so kids get a ride in the sky. Skip rush hour, when commuters fill the cabins.

Known for its towering frozen hot chocolate, big enough to share.

City playground with a ramped play structure, plus sprinklers in the warm months.

Suites of up to two bedrooms, with full kitchens and their own living rooms.

Cupcakes and banana pudding inside the department store.

Smashed burgers, shakes and kids' meals at a quick counter.