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24 Hudson Valley Parent n June 2016 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 Great Places... Let's Go! Fees: $ - $10 & under $$$ - $20-$25 $$ - $11-$19 $$$$ - $26 & up Kid-friendly rating: P - Preschoolers S - School age T - Teens A - All ages Please call ahead to verify times and fees. Dates are subject to change, please call to confirm. *For more information about this advertiser, find their ad in this travel section. From hiking and state parks to museums and camping, The Hudson Valley has what you need to plan your summer adventures! Accord Speedway ($-$$$/A). 299 Whit- field Rd., Accord. Car racing, bikes, and quads. April to September. 845-626- 1142. accordspeedway.com Andretta Pool ($/A). Joy's Ln., Dietz Stadium, Kingston. Public swimming pool. Open swim Tues.-Sun.; swimming lessons Wed.-Fri. 845-338-2115. kings- ton-ny.gov Apple Hill Farm, ($/A). 124 Rte. 32 S., New Paltz. Pick your own apples while overlooking the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. 845-255-1605. applehillfarm.com Apple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Education Center ($$$$/A). 80 Hahn Rd., Callicoon Center. Educational tours, horse-drawn sleigh, and wagon rides. Cheese and bread making and goat milking. Admission: $20/family of four. 845-482-4764. applepondfarm.com Apple Ridge Orchards, ($/A). 101 Jessup Rd., Warwick. Scenic Pick-Your- Own orchard in the Lower Hudson Val- ley – just 50 miles from New York City! Pick your own apples and pumpkins. 845-987-7717. appleridgeorchards.com Athanas Farm ($/A). 1487 Rte. 9G, Hyde Park. Seasonal vegetables, tree fruit, pumpkins, farm market and gar- den center. 845-229-5638. Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest (FREE/A). Rte. 28 and Rte. 17, Hard- enburgh. Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, backpacking, canoeing and cross-country skiing. 845-439-4233. dec. ny.gov/lands/9152.html Bannerman Island Tours ($$$$/A). 1 Ferry Plaza, Beacon. Cruise the Hud- son to the historic Bannerman Island. Self-guided tours and events throughout the season. 800-979-3370. bannerman- castle.org Bardavon ($$$$/A). 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. Concert hall with musi- cal performances throughout the year. 845-473-5288. bardavon.org Barthel's Farm Market ($/A). 8057 Rte. 209, Ellenville. Farm Market with a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and cider. 845-647-6941. Bashakill Wildlife Management Area ($/A). Rte. 209 S, Westbrookville. Two thousand acres of state-owned wetlands, forests, and fields. Bird sanctuary, hik- ing, canoeing, nature photography and more. 845-754-0743. thebashakill.org Bear Creek Restaurant & Recreational ($$/A). Route 23A and 214, Hunter. Open year round with mini golf, driving range, horseback trails and winter snowmobile trails. 518-263-3839. bear- creekrestaurant.com