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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 19 not-for-profit home. Tour the property and visit larger animals in their outdoor habitats and follow flowered paths that lead to baby deer, alpacas and pot-bellied pigs. There is also a small playground and picnic area if your family isn't immediately ready to leave after the encounter. "It was a really wonderful experience. We made an appointment for a private tour and I was surprised by how many animals they showed us and let the kids hold and pet. We really learned a lot about each animal. The owner is so patient and didn't rush us at all," says Monique Tretola from Warwick. Open year-round, by appointment only. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 per person. Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame 240 Main St., Goshen 845-294-6330 HarnessMuseum.com This 38,000 square foot facility preserves and displays over 70,000 harness racing items. They have fine art, sculptures, horse drawn vehicles and a library full of vintage memorabilia. The museum is a peaceful place where families can explore every room at their own pace, including a hands-on children's room. Visitors can also interact with the horses boarded at the facility during the summer months. "The quiet atmosphere in the Harness Racing Museum allows the kids to learn at their own pace. The children's room, upstairs is hands-on and interactive," says Mann. Open 10am-4pm Tuesday- Sunday. General admission is free. Bellvale Farms Creamery 1390 Rte. 17A, Warwick 845-988-1818 BellvaleFarms.com End the day with a delicious dairy treat from a farm that has been serving the Hudson Valley for almost 200 years. This family run business dishes out award winning scoops of the finest homemade ice cream in homemade waffle cones. Classic flavors are sure to delight while creative combinations will have you coming back for more! Opens daily at noon from May to October. Closing time depends on the season. Katie Randall lives in Hopewell Junction with her husband, daughter, cat & chickens. She adores traveling especially when it's flip-flop weather. Giddy up! 2-year-old Aoife had a blast learning about horses.