Hudson Valley
PLACES TO GO
Did you know there
is an historic trolley
bus in Kingston?
Here are some of
the best places
for families to visit
this summer!
Apple Pond Farm &
Renewable Energy Education
Center ($$$$/A). 80 Hahn Rd.,
Callicoon Center, Sullivan.
Educational tours, horse-drawn
sleigh, and wagon rides. Admission:
$20/family of four. 845-482-4764.
applepondfarm.com
Barrett Clay Works ($$$/A).
485 Main St. Poughkeepsie. Pottery
exhibits and clay classes for kids
and adults. Art studios are also
available for rent. 845-471-7507.
BarrettArtCenter.org
Basha Kill Wildlife
Management Area ($/A).
Rte. 209 S, Westbrookville. Two
thousand acres of state-owned
wetlands, forests, and fields.
845-888-5381. thebashakill.org
Belleayre Mountain ($$$$/S).
Rte. 28, Highmount. Scenic chair
lift rides offered in the summer and
in the fall there is fishing, hiking,
and biking. Also, check out their
summer concert series.
845-254-5600. belleayre.com
Big Bear Ziplines ($$$$/T).
817 Violet Ave., (Rte. 9G), Hyde
Park. Zip through the trees on eight
ziplines from 30 to 100 feet high.
Tours last three hours and include a
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hike to the starting area.
1-888-947-2294. BigBearZiplines.com
Butterfly Botanicals ($/A).
363 Petticoat Ln., Bloomingburg.
Butterfly house open to the public,
educational programs, and school
group tours. 845-733-7713.
nybutterflies.com
Catamount Ski Area ($$$$/S).
Rte. 23, Hillsdale. Family ski area
with snowboard megaplex and
moving walkway for beginners.
518-325-3200. catamountski.com
Catskill Mountain Railroad
($$/S). Rte. 28, Phoenicia. Enjoy a
6-mile train ride along the scenic
Esopus Creek through the Catskill
Mountains. 845-688-7400.
catskillmtrailroad.com
Chocolate Cheers ($$$$/S).
875 Rte. 28, Kingston. Fully
functioning chocolate company
behind walls of glass, great for
viewing. Guided tours.
845-338-3368 or 888-624-3377.
chocolatecheers.com
Circleville Town Park ($/A).
Creamery Rd. off Rte. 302,
Circleville. Swimming, picnicking,
and playground. Open May to Sept.
8am-dusk. 845-692-7800.
Clermont State Historic Site
($$/A). 1 Clermont Ave.,
Germantown. Ancestral estate of
Robert R. Livingston, negotiator of
the Louisiana Purchase. Free access
to gardens, picnicking, and the
visitor center. 518-537-4240.
friendsofclermont.org
Constitution Island ($/A).
South Dock, USMA at West Point.
Two-hour tour includes a boat ride
on the Hudson River and guided
tour of Warner House on
Constitution Island. 845-446-8676.
constitutionisland.org
Great Places...
Let's Go!
Fees:
$ - $5 & under $$$ - $10-$20
$$$$ - $20 & up
$$ - $5-$10
Kid-friendly rating:
P - Preschoolers
S - School age
T - Teens
A - All ages
Please call ahead to verify times
and fees. Dates are subject to
change, please call to confirm.
