HudsonValleyParent

A.J. Snyder Estate

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Tour includes Widow Jane Mine, cement kilns, exhibition hall and Snyder Sleigh and Carriage collection.Sunday afternoons. May 12 through September 1, 1-4pm and by appointment. Suggested Donation: Adults: $3, Children: $1.

668 Rte. 213, Rosendale, NY, 12472

Bear Creek Restaurant and Recreational Park

(A - $$)

Bear Creek is the prefect destination for all-in-one family entertainment. There are activities for every interest and every time of year, including mini-golf, driving range and paintball. Hit the trail on a snowmobile or on horseback!

Routes 23A and 214, Hunter, NY

Bear Mountain State Park

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Come enjoy the hiking trails, picnicking, trailside museum and zoo, boat rentals, skating rink, carousel, and wildlife center at Bear Mountain State Park. Olympic sized outdoor pool: Admission to the park is $8 per vehicle; pool, zoo and additional amenities have their own fees. Open 8 am till sunset.

3006 Seven Lakes Dr., Bear Mountain, NY, 10911

Black Creek Forest Preserve

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This 130-acre nature preserve boasts a 120-foot suspension bridge. There are more than 2 miles of trails (some quite steep) leading to Hudson River. It's a great place for bird watching, hiking, fishing, picnicking, dog walking (on leash), cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. It's open from dawn to dusk and there is no fee.

Rte. 9W, Winding Brook Acres Rd., Esopus, NY, 12492

Catskill Animal Sanctuary

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This 85-acre farm is a haven for formerly abused horses and farm animals. Weekend tours and educational programming is offered from 11a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $8 for seniors and children ages 11 and under, $12 for adults. They also offer a summer day camp for children ages 9 - 13 in July and August from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. where kids can interact and learn about the 12 different species of farm animals. They also have a bed and breakfast on site for parents wishing to stay while their children attend camp. Camp tuition is $325 and includes lunch.

316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties, NY, 12477

Fun Central

(S - $$)

Get ready to have tons of fun with mini-golf, batting cages, pizza, arcade, visual roller coaster and rock mining! Fun central is a great and affordable choice for family weekend entertainment. With four choices of "family pack" deals, you can choose how to spend your day with your family.

1630 Rte. 9, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa

(A - $$-$$$)

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Poughkeepsie, NY is the Hudson Valley’s place to look and feel better affordably! The spa is open seven days a week with extended evening hours to fit any schedule. We offer customized massage including; hot stone, deep tissue, couples, Swedish, prenatal and more; Signature Facials for women, men and teens; microdermabrasion, chemical peels and face and body hair removal. Come in and take advantage of our amazing introductory offers and browse our selection of high end skincare and personal care products. We have gift cards and spa packages for all occasions. Walk-ins are always welcome.

1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame

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The Harness Racing Museum is designed with family fun in mind. The museum is equipped with four theaters with unique educational videos on all aspects of racing, from the professionals to Hollywood. The 3-D harness racing simulator is the highlight for interactive fun at the museum. With free general admission seven days/week and special monthly workshops, there is something for every member of the family.

240 Main St, Goshen, NY, 10924

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center

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Educational fun comes in all shapes and sizes at the Outdoor Discovery Center. You get interactive, hands-on learning at every age level. From wildlife exhibits to toddler-parent walks to maple sugar hikes and demonstrations, learning about nature in the Hudson Valley has never been such a blast for the whole family. There are special events on weekends year round to entertain the whole family. In addition to daily visits, the Nature Museum also hosts birthday parties, summer camps and after-school programs so your kids can get the most out of what the Hudson Highlands have to offer.

100 Muser Drive (across from 174 Angola Road), Cornwall, NY, 10518

Hudson Valley Renegades Baseball

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The Renegades play all through the week June through September. Fun activities for kids at the games.

Rte. 9D, Dutchess Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590

Hurds Family Farm

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Plant the memories...Harvest the fun. Play. Grow. Learn. Popular outdoor farm destination. Enjoy fresh air, exercise, intergenerational fun! Exciting Cow Train attraction, A-Maze-ing "Survival" 4 acre designed maze, Giant Kids Corral. Lil' Farmer's ABC cornmaze. Apple launchers. P-Y-O apples, Pumpkins, Pears, Raspberries, Veggies. Animals. Fish feeding. Trike track. NEW Eco-Discovery Trail. Country food. Cider. Gifts. Exciting Weekend Events. Great Birthday Parties, Church/youth group outings & Company Picnics. Favorite farm for educational school tours. Come join the fun!

2187 State Rte. 32 S, Modena, NY, 12548

Jumpin Jakes Middletown

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Get kids active, social and laughing every day of the week. Jumpin Jakes is the place for active play. Kids can jump, slide, climb and bounce through inflatable fun houses 7 days/week during open jump sessions or at their very own Jumpin Jakes birthday party! Get your kids a pass to non-stop active fun at any time of year. With special days for crafts, parachute play, painting and more, Jumpin Jakes has everything a kid needs to get excited and get moving! Jumpin Jakes has two other locations: 982 Main St Fishkill and 2600 South Rd., (POK Plaza) Poughkeepsie.

360 Rte. 211E., Middletown, NY, 10940

Knox’s Headquarters State Historic Site

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Knox’s Headquarters, the elegant 1754 combination English and Dutch style home, of the prosperous merchant miller John Ellison, was one of the longest occupied military headquarters of the Revolutionary War. Continental Army Generals, Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox and Horatio Gates used the house as headquarters, during various periods between 1779-1783. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 1-5pm.

289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate, NY, 12584

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum

(P - $)

The ideal destination for families with young children! Celebrating childhood with exhibits that get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaboration, creating and discovering. Tuesday - Saturday: 9:30am- 5pm, Sunday: 11am- 5pm. Admission/ $7.50

75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Mills-Norrie State Park

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79-room 1895 mansion on the Hudson River. Good for children. For families: Holiday Whodunit in December; nature walks in July; education programs. Great spot for a picnic on the Hudson overlooking a lighthouse. Music In The Parks-Free concerts on the lawn during the summer. Jan-March: weekends, 11-4; April-Oct: also open Thurs.; Closed most of Nov and open from Thanksgiving through Dec. Fee: $8; discounts for children and seniors.

Rte. 9 Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, NY, 12580

Mohonk Mountain House

(A - $$$$)

259-room Victorian castle with 85 miles of hiking trails, boating, ice skating and winter activities (from Dec. - March). Seasonal" kid's stay free" promotions. Moms & Dads enjoy spa while kids have a blast at the Kid's Club. Themed programs & events. Limited number of day passes available.

1000 Mtn. Rest Rd., New Paltz, NY, 12561

Mount Gulian Historic Site

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Great tours for kids that are adapted to each age group. One hr tour makes history interesting with hands-on-activities, historic costumes and more. Revolutionary War headquarters of General von Steuben.Sweeping garden. Holds seasonal kids' events. Open Apr.-Oct; Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun; 1pm to 5pm.

145 Sterling St., Beacon, NY, 12508

New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site

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Discover New Windsor Cantonment, the last winter encampment of General George Washington’s northern Continental Army. Just 60 miles north of British-controlled New York City, the temporary military city of over 7,000 soldiers and 500 family members waited to whether spring brought peace or a continuation of the fighting. Today, costumed interpreters reenact the life of the American soldiers and their families from the American Revolution. Open mid-April through end of October. Wednesday - Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 1-5pm.

374 Temple Hill Rd., New Windsor, NY, 12553

North Pole Santa's Workshop

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Everyday is Christmas at Santa’s Workshop. We open June 26th and remain open Tuesdays through Saturdays until September 1st. We are open Fall weekends through Monday, October 8th (Columbus Day 10am-4pm). Visit and chat with Santa, pet and feed the reindeer. See live shows and musical reviews by the Mother Goose Guild, featuring Frosty the Snowman. Ride our child friendly rides and visit our shops: Candy shop, Santa’s Bakery and the toymakers shop. Eat lunch in Mother Hubbard’s Restaurant. Make reservations to join Santa and his friends for their all new Christmas in July program or Yuletide Family Weekends.

Route 431, 324 Whiteface Memorial Highway, North Pole, NY, 12997

Overlook Drive-In Theater

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In 1949, independent theater owners, Sidney and Ida Cohen expanded their family owned and operated business by opening the Hyde Park Drive-In. Then, in 1955, they added the Overlook Drive-In. At the present time, both of these drive-ins continue to be family owned and operated.Open 7 days a week., rain or shine. Open late Spring through fall.

126 Degarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

Poughkeepsie Galleria

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Welcome to Poughkeepsie Galleria, Dutchess County's premiere shopping destination for over 25 years with all of your favorite stores under one roof! At Poughkeepsie Galleria, you'll find an impressive selection of retail stores, services and restaurants to make your shopping experience a truly exceptional one! Mon-Sat 10am - 9:30pm Sunday 11am - 6pm

2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12061

Roscoe O&W Railway Museum

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Operated by the Ontario & Western Railway Historical Society on the site of the old Roscoe train station, the museum features an O&W refurbished caboose, the original trout weather vane and train signal, the Cooks Falls and Roscoe watchman's shanties, and the Beaverkill Trout Car. The museum displays O&W artifacts and memorabilia, and other exhibits showing the impact of the railroad on the community before the trains stopped running in 1957 Open Memorial Day-Columbus Day on weekends. 11am-3pm

7 Railroad Ave, Roscoe, NY, 12776

Saugerties Lighthouse

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The Saugerties Lighthouse is an 1869 landmark beacon on the Hudson River that is a Living Museum and a renowned Bed & Breakfast. The lighthouse and the area around it is open all year. Step back in time over a hundred years to experience the charm and rustic simplicity of life in the middle of the river. Accessible by boat or by ½-mile trail. Open for tours Memorial Day to Labor Day on Sundays from Noon to 3pm.

168 Lighthouse drive, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Soons Orchards

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Soons has apple picking & more! They grow apples, peaches, nectarines, vegetables, sweet corn and pumpkins. We make peanut butter, applesauce, apple cider donuts, apple cider, and pies from scratch. Daily samples, cooking demos and classes, and a monthly Farm Dinner. Our U-Pick apple orchard, with kid-friendly trees and the best apples, is open weekends starting Labor Day. Hay wagon rides to our U-Pick pumpkin patch start late September.

23 Soons Circle, New Hampton, NY, 10958

SplashDown Beach

(A - $$$)

Looking for some summer fun? Slide on over to SplashDown Beach, a wonderful family water park with slides, wave pools, snack bars and more! Open 10am-7pm June through August.

2200 Rte. 9, Fishkill, NY, 12524

Storm King Art Center

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Storm King Art Center provides special tours and activities for families such as kite-making, crafts, storytelling and nature hikes every weekend during its open season, April 3rd - December 1st. Enjoy 500 rolling acres of open fields and woodlands where you'll find over 100 sculptures to appreciate on a family walk. This is a great place for lovers of art and the outdoors and little ones that like to run around on the grass!

Old Pleasant Hill Rd., Mountainville, NY, 10930

The Fields Sculpture Park

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Situated on over sixty acres of rolling farmland, wetlands and wooded areas, The Fields Sculpture Park presents the works of internationally recognized contemporary and modern artists, offering the unique possibility to experience a wide range of large-scale works in a singular outdoor environment. Founded in 1998, The Fields offer nearly eighty works of art on view–with several pieces added or exchanged every year. Accessible by a walking/cycling path with picnic areas. Open dawn-dusk.

1405 County Rte 22, Ghent, NY, 12075

The Inner Wall

(A - $$$)

The inner wall is an indoor rock climbing for all ages and abilities in a 4,000 sq ft. facility. There is no experience necessary to learn what rock climbing is all about. Experienced and approachable staff make learning a new athletic skill fun. With programs for ages 2-18 and for adults, families can climb together safely.

234 Main St., New Paltz, NY, 12561

Van Wyck Homestead Museum

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The Dutch colonial homestead was a Revolutionary War headquarters from 1776-1783. Today, the home contains original 18th century woodwork, furniture, and portraits. Displays also highlight various Colonial crafts, including woodworking and weaving. A self-guided trail takes visitors past historic monuments and the foundations of farm outbuildings. Weekends June–October 1–4pm.

504 Rte. 9, Fishkill, NY, 12524

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

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The Estate of Frederick W. Vanderbilt is a beautiful example of Guilded Age art and architecture for adults to enjoy as well as a great place for kids to learn and have fun. With it's beautiful gardens and Hudson River view, it's also a great picnic spot. The park is open year round. The home and grounds are open for 1-hour guided tours daily from 9am-5pm. Tours are $8 per person, kids age 15 and under are free or come stroll the grounds for free.

Rte. 9, Hyde Park, NY, 12538

West Point Museum

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The West Point museum is home to military exhibits on history of West Point and Corps of Cadets. It's a great place for anyone interested in military history. The museum open every day 10:30am-4:15pm all year. Free admission.

USMA Visitor Center, West Point, NY, 10996