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30 Hudson Valley Parent ■ June 2015 22 Hudson Valley Parent Q June 2013 Clermont State Historic Site ($$/A). 1 Clermont Ave., Germantown. Ancestral estate of Robert R. Livingston, negotiator of the Louisiana Purchase. Free access to gardens, picnicking, and the visitor center. 518-537-4240. friendsofclermont.org Constitution Island ($/A). South Dock, USMA at West Point. Two-hour tour includes a boat ride on the Hudson River and guided tour of Warner House on Constitution Island. 845-446-8676. constitutionisland.org Apple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Education Center ($$$$/A). 80 Hahn Rd., Callicoon Center, Sullivan. Educational tours, horse-drawn sleigh, and wagon rides. Admission: $20/family of four. 845-482-4764. applepondfarm.com Barrett Clay Works ($$$/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 ($$$$/S). Rte. 28, Highmount. Scenic chair lift rides offered in the summer and in the fall there is fishing, hiking, and biking. Also, check out their summer concert series. 845-254-5600. belleayre.com Big Bear Ziplines ($$$$/T). 817 Violet Ave., (Rte. 9G), Hyde Park. Zip through the trees on eight ziplines from 30 to 100 feet high. Tours last three hours and include a hike to the starting area. 1-888-947-2294. BigBearZiplines.com Butterfly Botanicals ($/A). 363 Petticoat Ln., Bloomingburg. Butterfly house open to the public, educational programs, and school group tours. 845-733-7713. nybutterflies.com Catamount Ski Area ($$$$/S). Rte. 23, Hillsdale. Family ski area with snowboard megaplex and moving walkway for beginners. 518-325-3200. catamountski.com Catskill Mountain Railroad ($$/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 ($$$$/S). 875 Rte. 28, Kingston. Fully functioning chocolate company behind walls of glass, great for viewing. Guided tours. 845-338-3368 or 888-624-3377. chocolatecheers.com Circleville Town Park ($/A). Creamery Rd. off Rte. 302, Circleville. Swimming, picnicking, and playground. Open May to Sept. 8am-dusk. 845-692-7800. Hudson Valley PLACES TO GO Did you know there is an historic trolley bus in Kingston? Here are some of the best places for families to visit this summer! Great Places... Let's Go! Kid-friendly rating: P - Preschoolers S - School age T - Teens A - All ages Please call ahead to verify times and fees. Dates are subject to change, please call to confirm. $$$ - $10-$20 $$$$ - $20 & up Fees: $ - $5 & under $$ - $5-$10 22 Hudson Valley Parent Q June 2013 Clermont State Historic Site ($$/A). 1 Clermont Ave., Germantown. Ancestral estate of Robert R. Livingston, negotiator of the Louisiana Purchase. Free access to gardens, picnicking, and the visitor center. 518-537-4240. friendsofclermont.org Constitution Island ($/A). South Dock, USMA at West Point. Two-hour tour includes a boat ride on the Hudson River and guided tour of Warner House on Constitution Island. 845-446-8676. constitutionisland.org Apple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Education Center ($$$$/A). 80 Hahn Rd., Callicoon Center, Sullivan. Educational tours, horse-drawn sleigh, and wagon rides. Admission: $20/family of four. 845-482-4764. applepondfarm.com Barrett Clay Works ($$$/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 ($$$$/S). Rte. 28, Highmount. Scenic chair lift rides offered in the summer and in the fall there is fishing, hiking, and biking. Also, check out their summer concert series. 845-254-5600. belleayre.com Big Bear Ziplines ($$$$/T). 817 Violet Ave., (Rte. 9G), Hyde Park. Zip through the trees on eight ziplines from 30 to 100 feet high. Tours last three hours and include a hike to the starting area. 1-888-947-2294. BigBearZiplines.com Butterfly Botanicals ($/A). 363 Petticoat Ln., Bloomingburg. Butterfly house open to the public, educational programs, and school group tours. 845-733-7713. nybutterflies.com Catamount Ski Area ($$$$/S). Rte. 23, Hillsdale. Family ski area with snowboard megaplex and moving walkway for beginners. 518-325-3200. catamountski.com Catskill Mountain Railroad ($$/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 ($$$$/S). 875 Rte. 28, Kingston. Fully functioning chocolate company behind walls of glass, great for viewing. Guided tours. 845-338-3368 or 888-624-3377. chocolatecheers.com Circleville Town Park ($/A). Creamery Rd. off Rte. 302, Circleville. Swimming, picnicking, and playground. Open May to Sept. 8am-dusk. 845-692-7800. Hudson Valley PLACES TO GO Did you know there is an historic trolley bus in Kingston? Here are some of the best places for families to visit this summer! Great Places... Let's Go! Kid-friendly rating: P - Preschoolers S - School age T - Teens A - All ages Please call ahead to verify times and fees. Dates are subject to change, please call to confirm. $$$ - $10-$20 $$$$ - $20 & up Fees: $ - $5 & under $$ - $5-$10 From hiking to state parks to museums, The Hudson Valley has it all to plan your summer of family fun! Apple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Education Center ($$$$/A). 80 Hahn Rd., Callicoon Center, Sullivan. Edu- cational tours, horse-drawn sleigh, and wagon rides. Cheese and bread making and goat milking. Admission: $20/fami- ly of four. 845-482-4764. applepondfarm.com Accord Speedway ($-$$$/A). 299 Whiteld Rd., Accord. Car racing, bikes, and quads. 845-626-1142. accordspeedway.com Amenia Drive In ($/A). 4957 Rte. 22, Amenia. Concession, double feature, dogs welcome. $7/person admission. Kids under 10 free. 845-373-8178. playeatdrink.com Barrett Clay Works ($$$/A). 485 Main St., Poughkeepsie. Pottery exhibits and clay classes for kids and adults. Art studios are also available for rent. 845- 471-2550. barrettartcenter.org Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area ($/A). Rte. 209 S, Westbrookville. Two thousand acres of state-owned wetlands, forests, and elds. Bird sanctuary, hik- ing, canoeing, nature photography and more. 845-754-0743. thebashakill.org Bear Mountain State Park ($/A). 55 Hessian Dr., Bear Mountain. Merry- go-round, Trailside Museums & Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails. 845-786-2701. nysparks.com Bellayre Mountain ($$$$/S). 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount. Scenic chair li rides oered in the summer and in the fall there is shing, hiking, and biking. Also, check out their summer concert series. 845-254-5600. belleayre.com Bethel Woods Center ($-$$/A). 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel. e Museum at Beth- el Woods is a family-friendly destination for anyone who lived through e Six- ties or wished they had. 866- 781-2922. bethelwoodscenter.org Big Bear Zip Lines ($$$$/T). 817 Violet Ave., (Rte.9G), Hyde Park. Zip through the trees on eight zip lines from 30 to 100 feet high. Tours last three hours and include a hike to the starting area. 845-893-9352. bigbearziplines.com *Bounce Trampoline ($$/A). 2 Nep- tune Rd., Poughkeepsie. Exciting sports complex with enormous trampoline courts, multiple foam pits, slam dunk basketball and a separate Bounce! Jr. Zone. 845-206-4555. bounceonit.com/poughkeepsie Butterfly Botanicals ($/A). 363 Petti- coat Ln., Bloomingburg. Buttery house open to the public, educational pro- grams, and school group tours. 845-733- 7713. abundantlifefarm.com Catamount Ski Area ($$$$/S). Rte.23, Hillsdale. Family ski area with snow- board megaplex and moving walkway for beginners. 518-325-3200. catamountski.com Great Places... Let's Go! Fees: $ - $10 & under $$$ - $20-$25 $$ - $11-$19 $$$$ - $26 & up 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. Catskill Animal Sanctuary *For more information about this advertiser, find their ad in this travel section.

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