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 crowned them the best in family adventures.
Here are the best outdoor adventures for families:
1. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Site
87 Haviland Rd. & 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie
845-454-9649
Walkway.org
Since opening in 2009, Walkway Over the Hudson has been a perfect place for families. This 1.28-mile-long paved walkway is stroller and pet friendly and welcomes cyclists and skaters. Enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson River for no admission fee. Join us throughout the year for special events along the world’s longest, elevated pedestrian bridge.
2. Locust Grove Estate
2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie
845-454-4500
LGNY.org
Set on 200 acres overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, this not-for- profit includes a historic mansion open for tours, landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails and a welcome center with art, galleries, a museum shop and educational programs.
Juckas Stables is a family run business for over 50 years. We have 117 acres of land winding through the beautiful Hudson Valley countryside. We provide the best trail rides for both beginners and experienced riders. We also offer lessons, summer horse camp, lunch rides, sunset dinner rides and overnight rides. Log onto our website and schedule your fun horse adventure today.
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Our mission is to drive interest in youth and young adults towards farming and craftsmanship by providing highly interactive, specialty workshops, seminars and festivals that foster independent thinking. We cover subjects such as horsemanship, earth science, American history and alternative energy. Our goal is to promote confidence, diligence and integrity in young people.
Sprout Creek Farm is a working farm, educational center, market and maker of award-winning farmstead cheese. We strive to provide
educational experiences for families that will foster appreciation for and understanding of our place within the natural world. Register for day or overnight summer camp now! We are open to the public free of charge.
6. Bailiwick Animal Park & Riding Stables
118 Castle Rd., Catskill
518-678-5665
BailiwickRanch.com
The ranch is located on over 300 acres nestled at the foot of the Catskill Mountains. The riding stable offers guided mountain tours daily. The animal park covers about 4 acres and is home to over 40 exhibits of domestic and exotic animals. It includes a playground, picnic areas, petting and feeding areas and educational shows.
Adventure awaits at this all-inclusive, affordable, family vacation destination. Enjoy outdoor and indoor pools and waterslides, a petting zoo, archery range, tractor rides, bounce pillow, rock wall, paddle boats, fishing, hiking trails, campfires and more. Horseback riding and delicious food make for an authentic ranch experience.
8. Trevor Zoo
282 Millbrook School Rd., Millbrook
845-677-3704
TrevorZoo.org
Trevor Zoo is one-of-a-kind; the only zoo that is located at a high school. Visit us to see over 180 exotic and indigenous animals, 80 different
species, 9 of which are endangered, including Red Pandas, Lemurs, and Red Wolves. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4-12 and children under 3 are free.
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