Hudson Valley Parent is proud to present the winners of this year's Family Adventure Awards. Readers and staff chose the best places in the Hudson Valley and beyond and crowned them the best in family adventures.
Travel beyond the Hudson Valley for some family-friendly day trips:
The World Awareness Children’s Museum has been bringing fun multicultural programming to the community for over 20 years. With 8 interactive exhibits for children to explore (including a Brazilian Rainforest and Taiwanese Dragon Boat), weekly events, and over 10,000 pieces of children’s art from around the world in our collection, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Visit us at 89 Warren Street in Glens Falls, NY (only 10 miles south of Lake George) and see why we’re #1 in family friendly fun!
Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience, Crayola’s premier, one-of-a-kind attraction! 25 hands-on, activities and a full day of fun awaits visitors. Bigger, brighter and bolder than ever, Crayola Experience helps kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express creativity and experience color in a whole new way!
3. Zoom Flume Water Park
20 Shady Glen Rd., East Durham, NY
518-239-6271
ZoomFlume.com
Located in The Great Northern Catskills, Zoom Flume offers great family water fun for just one low price. Attractions like the adrenaline pumping typhoon twister, Riptide Cove wave pool, Wild River & Lazy River plus many others are sure to please everyone in your family. We offer private cabanas, food courts and free parking.
4. Belleayre Mountain
181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount, NY
845-254-5600
Belleayre.com
We offer year-round fun for the entire family. During the winter, Belleayre offers 50 trails – from long cruising runs to steeps, moguls, parks and glades. When the snowguns shut off for the summer, come take a scenic gondola ride on our new Catskill Thunder Gondola and explore the mountain, cool off take a swim at the Belleayre Beach, or visit us at one of our events throughout the year.
5. Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd., The Bronx, NY
718-220-5100
BronxZoo.com
The Bronx Zoo features 265 acres of wildlife habitats and attractions including Tiger Mountain, Himalayan Highlands, Congo Gorilla Forest, World of Reptiles and more. During the warmer months, guests with young children can visit the Children’s Zoo to meet, greet and pet goats, sheep and donkeys. New for 2019, 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs take over more than two acres for the Dinosaur Safari ride.
6. FASNY Museum of Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY
518-822-1875
FASNYFireMuseum.com
This massive museum has over sixty fire engines on exhibit. Some activities for families include the popular bucket brigade activity, the amazing Jr. Firefighter Challenge course, the incredible first responder virtual ride-to-the-fire experience and the Cabot Fire Safety Discovery Room. Looking for a fun family daytrip? This museum is a can’t miss!
7. Howe Caverns, Inc.
255 Discovery Dr., Howes Cave, NY
518-296-8900
HoweCaverns.com
Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S. You and your family can experience this 90-minute walking tour with a boat ride, as your tour guide engages you with the history of this phenomenal attraction. The cave tours are open all year with seasonal days and hours.
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