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HISTORIC sites
family FUN Bailiwick Ranch & Animal Park
Horseback riding on scenic mountain trails along with pony rides, zoological park, playground with picnic area, and paintball.
118 Castle Road, Catskill 518-678-5665; bailiwickranch.com
Bear Mountain Trailside Museums and Zoo
Wildlife center with 4 trailside museums and numerous outdoor exhibits related to local environment. Nature trails with spectacular views of the Hudson River. Open daily from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Parking fee. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. 320 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain State Park
845-786-2701, ext. 242; trailsidezoo.org
Catamount Mountain Resort
Ski 42 trails on a 1,000-foot vertical mountain. Summer fun in the Aerial Park or on the 5,500-foot Zip Tour — longest in U.S.
78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale 518-325-3200; catamountski.com
Children’s Museum of Science & Technology
The CNSE Children’s Museum of Science and Technology is the only science center in Tech Valley designed specifically for kids.
250 Jordan Road, Troy 518-235-2120; cmost.org
IT’S THE PERENNIAL VACATION CHALLENGE: keeping the kids entertained. You won’t run into trouble in the
Hudson Valley — we have interactive exhibits, water parks, wildlife displays, 3D movies and so much more.
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FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Over 60 pieces of apparatus on exhibit you will not want to miss. America’s interactive museum of firefighting. 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson 518-822-1875; fasnyfiremuseum.com
Four Brothers Drive-In Theater
First-run films with double features. Food delivered to cars from Four Brothers Restaurant or concession stand. April-October nightly.
4957 NY-22, Amenia 845-373-8178; playeatdrink.com
Green Chimneys
Operating since 1947, Green Chimneys offers family events on top of the educational services they provide. Wildlife tours, a country store and more are available at their Brewster facility. 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster greenchimneys.org
HITS-on-the-Hudson Show Jumping Facility
International, Olympic-level equestrian horse shows. Watch the world’s top riders jump over 6-foot fences for a chance at big prize purses.
545 Washington Avenue Ext., Saugerties 845-246-8833/845-246-5515; hitsshows.com
Huck Finn’s Playland
Making family memories for more than 50 years. Rides for kids of all ages, arcade and event space.
25 Erie Boulevard, Albany
518-785-3842; hucksplayland.com
Indian Ladder Farms
With its monster sandbox, petting zoo, and of course, U-pick orchards and berry patches, Indian Ladder Farms is a great agricultural experience for the whole family.
342 Altamont Road, Voorheesville 518-765-2956; indianladderfarms.com
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
The ultimate indoor LEGO experience geared toward ages 3-10, with hands-on play areas, a 4-D cinema and the NYC skyline made from more than 1 million LEGO bricks.
39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers 866-243-0770; legolanddiscoverycenter. com/westchester
Palisades Climb Adventure
Experience the world’s tallest indoor ropes course standing at 85 feet tall. For families and adventurers of all ages. Palisades Center Mall, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack 845-727-3500; palisadescenter.com/ tenants/palisades-climb