Max Brenner’s New York City Chocolate Bar is a whimsical destination where chocolate is celebrated in every form—from decadent fondue and milkshakes to savory dishes with a chocolate twist. The vibe is fun and family‑friendly, with a standout “hug mug” hot chocolate and shareable dessert pizzas that make it a memorable outing for kids and chocolate lovers alike. Whether you visit for a full meal or just for a sweet treat and chocolate shopping, Max Brenner turns dessert into an experience. 

John's of Bleecker Street has been serving some of the best coal-fired brick oven pizza in Greenwich Village since 1929. But you'll have to sit down at one of their classic wooden booth to enjoy the full experience because one of the hallmarks of John's is that there are "no slices."

Lombardi is credited with developing New York-style pizza and making Lombardi's the first pizzeria in the United States. It is still located in the Little Italy section of Manhattan offering its beautiful, smoky-crusted coal oven baked pizza, topped with purist tomato sauce, fresh whole milk mozzarella, and basil, keeping locals and visitors alike coming back.

Lewin farms is a family farm now in the fourth generation. They were the first pick-your-own farm on Long Island and are continuing that long tradition with a wide variety of u-pick fields throughout the spring summer and fall, and even into the winter. Some of the varieties of crops they grow include: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, Christmas trees and more! In the fall, be sure to also enjoy their spectacular corn maze.

Pick your pumpkins among the sunflowers on this farm. Walk the grounds, visit the farm animals, and check out the large selection of mums available for purchase. On weekends, grab a bite at the Snack Shack, take a hayride (they have a haunted hayride too) and make your way through the corn maze. Special Friday afternoon activities include face painting, balloons and free hayrides.

Kids can work with clay, plaster, ceramics, watercolors, paint on canvas, make edible crafts, or try fabric crafts such as pillows or bags.

At the Fort Worth Stockyards, visitors can see the world's only twice daily cattle drive. Start at the Stockyards Visitor Center for the Historical Walking Tour and the Texas Trail of Fame. This is a great way to see the cattle drive.

Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are just some of the pick-your-own options at Alstede Farms. They offer u pick apples, pumpkins, peaches, and a huge variety of vegetables too. This farm hosts numerous family events and activities throughout the season where kids can enjoy pony rides, a bounce house, wagon train rides, and more. There's a popular petting zoo on site where your family can feed the animals. 

Dating back to 1661, Wickham's Fruit Farm is one of the oldest continually cultivated lands in the country. At 300 acres, it's also one of the largest farms on Long Island's North Fork. Now it's your family's turn to give farming a try, at least for one afternoon! For U-Pick, families may pick their own strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, and occasionally other crops such as pumpkins.

Patty's Berries and Bunches features a u-pick, farm stand, flowers, and ice cream. Their u-pick and ready-picked fruits include: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Their store and produce stand features ice cream, cider/beverages, baked goods/snacks, honey, jams, veggies, and more.

Bishop's Orchards Farm Market features farm-fresh products, a winery, and a pick-your-own farm experience. They offer strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, peach, pear, apple and pumpkin picking

Lyman Orchards invites you to enjoy being a farmer for a morning or afternoon and pick nearly 100 varieties of fruits from mid-June until the end of October, including honeyberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, jostaberries, peaches, nectarines, apples, and pears.

Each generation of the Jones Family has added new crops to the farm, resulting in the strawberries and blueberries that families now enjoy picking. Be sure to visit during the Fall as well for family-friendly festivities, pumpkins, and more.

Pick-your-own fruit has been a tradition at Battleview Orchards since the early 1970s. Generations later, families still enjoy coming to the farm during the spring and summer season for u-pick strawberries, peaches, cherries, nectarines, apples, and pumpkins in the fall, which include weekend hayrides.

Condzella's Farm grows approximately 9 different varieties of strawberries, each having a different time for fruiting. All of the varieties that they grow are selected for the best possible flavor. All of their fields are mulched with straw, which keeps the berries from coming into contact with the ground, ensuring that the fruit is clean and free of dirt when harvested.

A bunch of blueberries planted 40 years ago by a young girl's parents has evolved in Halfway Acres Blueberry Farm. That young girl is now a mom of four girls of her own. Her family is working to restore and grow the farm for all to enjoy. Pick your own organic blueberries and enjoy your own picnic with the provided tables.

Ochs Orchards is a four-generation, 150+ acre family farm with pristine views overlooking Warwick Valley in Orange County, NY. They invite families to commune with nature and experience the afternoon through the eyes of a farmer. The u-pick sweet fruits include: strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. They also have goats, donkeys, and a family of peacocks! Be sure to stop by the fresh farm market while you're there.

With more than 250 acres, Hallock's is a family-run farm offering u-pick fruit and vegetable options all seasons but winter. Depending on the season, your family can embark on the ultimate scavenger hunt for fresh produce. You'll discover an assortment of nearly everything available at pick your own: strawberries, peas, cabbage, beans, beets, swiss chard, tomatoes, pickles, cucumber, squash, onions, okra, peppers, eggplant, cilantro, basil, dill, spinach, broccoli, potatoes, pumpkins, rutabagas

Terhune Orchards is a family-owned and operated farm where you’ll find a farm store, winery, Pick Your Own, farm animals, and such favorites as cider donuts, fresh-pressed cider, and, of course, Jersey fresh produce. It’s also a popular destination, located on 250 magnificent acres of land. They have a variety of fresh fruit, produce, and flowers available for pick-your-own. 

Your family may already enjoy Phillips Farms' produce at the city's Farmers Markets, now it's your turn the pick the berries. This family-run farm dates back to the mid-1800's and now spans more than 200 acres. Typical u pick selection of seasonal berries will include strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, as well as peaches and apples.