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Sports & Recreation in Hudson Valley
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> AutoCamp Catskills
882 NY-212, Saugerties, NY 12477
Enjoy a stay in a modern Airstream Suite, spacious canvas tent for a glamping experience, rustic yet chic cabin or in a roomy accessible suite ...
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> Beacon Mountain
Fishkill, NY 12524
Hudson Highlands' highest peak, Beacon Mountain offers two summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower and monument and the ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway...
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> Bear Mountain Ice Rink
3020 Seven Lakes Dr., Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
Hudson Valley’s largest open-air rink offers ice skating on the weekends from November to March, weather permitting, along with gorgeous views of the mountains.
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> Bear Mountain State Park
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Bear Mountain State Park offers a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and more...
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> Bear Mtn State Park in Winter
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Nestled in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain State Park offers plenty to do no matter what the season.
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> Beaver Pond Campground
700 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Located in Harriman State Park and adjacent to Lake Welch, the campground offers access to swimming beaches, hiking trails and neighboring state park facilities.
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> Blue Mountain Campground
3783 NY-32, Saugerties, NY 12477
Located at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, this family owned and operated campground offers tent and RV sites as well as cabins for rent.
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> Breakneck Ridge
Philipstown, NY 10516
Often called ‘the most popular day hike in America,’ Breakneck Ridge is a challenging four-mile climb with several summits, rock scrambling and river views.
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> Brook n Wood Family Campground
1947 County Route 8, Elizaville, NY 12523
Set on 62 wooded acres, Brook n Wood is a private campground that offers tent and RV sites along with cabins and RV rentals.
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> Brookside Campgrounds
4952 NY-32, Catskill, NY 12414
This family-friendly campground is set on beautiful stream, offering both tent and RV sites along with cabins and RVs available to rent.
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> Bull Hill
Route 9D to the trailhead, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Also known as Mount Taurus, Bull Hill is a mountain just north of the village of Cold Spring on the Hudson River as part of the river-straddling range known as the Hudson Highlands.
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> Buttermilk Inn and Spa
220 N. Road, Milton, NY 12547
This 75-acre Hudson River estate offers a selection of lodgings, a world-class spa, a farm-to-table restaurant, an organic kitchen garden and orchard, trails and an animal rescue sanctuary.
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> Casperkill Golf Course
110 Golf Club Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Casperkill Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course set in the rolling countryside of the Hudson River Highlands of Dutchess County.
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> Castle Hotel and Spa
400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591
Built in 1897, the castle is a historic landmark melds old world elegance with the amenities of today.
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> Catamount Mountain - Skiing
78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale, NY 12529
First opened for business in 1939 with three rope tows, Catamount Ski Area now offers 7 lifts and features 36 trails and terrain park areas for all ages of ability.
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> Catskill Golf Resort
27 Brooks Lane, Catskill, NY 12414
Located in the Hudson Valley at the foot of the scenic Catskill Mountains, Catskill Golf Resort offers a scenic championship18-hole golf course.
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> Classic Adventures - Hudson
Hudson, NY 12534
This fun tour features super cycling and scenic roads winding through quaint villages with educational stops, points of historic of interest, and visits to nationally recognized homes of America's artists, inventors, and leaders.
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> College Hill Golf Course
149 N. Clinton St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Designed by William F. Mitchell and opened in 1933, College Hill is a nine-hole golf course in the northeast section of Poughkeepsie.
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> Colonial Country Club
6245 Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485
Open to the public, the 9-hole, par 35 course at Colonial Country Club was constructed in the early 1920s using the “natural lay of the land.”
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> Croton Point Park
Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River, this 508-acre park offers year-round events and activities along with camping, hiking, swimming and fishing.
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> Discover Legoland Theme Park
420 Harriman Dr, Goshen, NY 10924
LEGOLAND® New York Resort invites you to “ride, climb, splash, and build your way through seven themed lands at the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination!”
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> Earlton Hill Family Campgrounds
594 Medway-Earlton Road, Earlton, NY 12058
Tucked at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, this family-friendly campground provides more than 300 tent and RV sites along with small cabins to rent.
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> Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
4 Shady Lane, Saugerties, NY 12477
This unique 161-acre preserve is located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties, punctuated by a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River.
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> Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park covers land in Putnam and Dutchess counties and boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, a scenic campground, and plenty of opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.
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> Fahnestock State Park Campground
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park’s scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides 80 campsites, each with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring.
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> Falling Waters Preserve
Dominican Lane, Saugerties, NY 12477
This riverfront, day-use park offers nature trails, a meadow with great views of the Catskills, a couple of picturesque waterfalls and rock ledges.
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> Franny Reese State Park
Macks Lane, Highland, NY 12528
The park offers more than 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19th century mansion.
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> Harriman State Park
Seven Lakes Drive / Bear Mountain Circle Ramapo, NY 10974
Boasting more than 44,000 acres, Harriman State Park is the second-largest park in the New York state parks system.
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> Harriman State Park in Winter
54 Seven Lakes Drive, Sloatsburg, NY 10974
Along a wide variety of summer activities, the park becomes a winter lover’s paradise with ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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> Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, the Springwood estate was established as a National Historic Site in 1945.
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> Horan’s Landing
57 River St., Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
This one-acre riverside park offers dpublic access to the Hudson River and features a riverside path, boat launch site, sandy beach and grassy picnic area.
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> Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
3260 NY-9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding and Breakneck Ridge trail, rated by Newsweek as one of the top 10-day hikes in America.
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> Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
This waterfront museum features rotating exhibits along with a fleet of small boats, including an 1898 steam tugboat, and an extensive gift shop.
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> Hudson Valley Rail Trail
N. Putt Corners Road at NY 299/Main St., New Paltz, NY 12561
Hike it or bike it, ride on horseback or roller blades or ski it cross-country style or on snow shoes in the winter – enjoy the trail any way you like!
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> Interlake RV Park
428 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY
Located is only 2 hours from New York City and less than 30 minutes to the Hudson Valley cities of Kingston and Saugerties, Interlake RV Park offers seasonal RV camping/rentals.
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> Kensico Dam Plaza
1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Completed in 1917, this historic dam features a 9-11 memorial, “The Rising,” an open structure that can be approached from all directions and areas for picnicking, in-line skating, nature walks and more.
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> Kensico Reservoir
Valhalla, NY 10595
Built in 1885, this historic reservoir offers a trout-stocked lake for fishing as well as boating along with an historic dam featuring a park with a playground and nature trails.
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> Kingsland Point Park
299 Palmer Ave., Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Built in 1926, this waterfront park offers hiking trails, ballfields, children’s play areas, benches overlooking the Hudson River, picnic areas, and a newly renovated 1926 bathhouse.
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> Locust Grove Estate
2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Majestically seated on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River, this National Historic Landmark estate features 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails and an historic Italianate mansion.
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> Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY 12508
A former 19th-century ferry terminal on the Hudson river has been transformed into Long Dock Par, a riverfront destination in Beacon.
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> Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground
Old Town Road, Beacon, NY 12508
Just 80 min from NYC via Metro North to the Beacon Train Station, this hike-in/hike-out campground offers both platform and primitive sites for limited-gear or the novice camper.
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> McCann Memorial Golf Course
155 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
This 18-hole, public course was built in 1972 by William Mitchell and redesigned in 2001 by Stephen Kay. The course spans 6524 yards with a par 72.
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> Mohonk Golf Course
907 Mohonk Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Set on the grounds of the magnificent and historic Mohonk Mountain House, Mohonk Golf Course is also known as one of the best 9-hole golf courses in New York state.
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> Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Set in a Victorian castle on Lake Mohonk, this all-inclusive resort is nestled in the Hudson Valley just 90 miles north of New York City.
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> Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55, Gardiner, NY 12525
The Mohonk Preserve spans more than 8,000 acres of land, mountains, fields, and streams providing great opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, skiing and snowshoeing.
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> Montgomery Place Historic Estate
26 Gardener Way, River Road, Red Hook, NY 12571
Overlooking the Hudson River, this 380-acre 1840s estate is a designated National Historic Landmark set amid rolling lawns, woodlands, and gardens with the Catskill Mountains as a backdrop.
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> New Paltz Golf Course
215 Huguenot St., New Paltz, NY 12561
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Shawangunk Mountain, this 9-hole golf course is open to the public year-round, weather permitting.
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> New York City North / Newburgh KOA Holiday
119 Freetown Hwy, Plattekill, NY 12589
Set in the heart of the Hudson Valley, this KOA campground is close to cultural attractions, wineries, farmers’ markets and charming cities and villages.
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> New York Golf Park
5490 NY-9H, Hudson, NY 12534
PGA owned and operated, this golf park is open 7 days a week from April to October and features a driving range, miniature golf course, golf academy and with scenic views of the Catskills Mountains.
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> Orange County
99 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924
Go See Orange County! Located just 60 minutes from NYC, Orange County is one of the most attractive areas in the New York metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
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> Pierson Park
238 W. Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591
This popular waterfront park features a playground with splash fountains, picnic pavilion, grassy areas for picnics, pier for fishing and benches for relaxing and enjoying the view expansive views...
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> Putnam County - A Treasure Trove of Beauty and Fun!
40 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, New York 10512
Seated on the eastern banks of the Hudson River - Putnam County is a jewel among the Empire State's counties.
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> Rhinebeck
PO Box 834, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Rhinebeck is a charming, historic town nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley, just east of the Hudson River. With majestic views of the Catskill Mountains, It is easily accessible from NYC, the Berkshires, Connecticut and Upstate NY.
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> Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds Inc.
149 Blue Mountain Road, Saugerties, NY 12477
Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds provides campers with 160 wooded acres, an entire mile of frontage on Plattekill Creek, koi ponds and a stacked bass pond.
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> River to Ridge Trail
41 Springtown Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Connecting the Wallkill River and Shawangunk Ridge, the aptly named trail runs from the village of New Paltz to the beautiful 8,000-acre Mohonk Preserve.
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> Rockefeller State Park Preserve
125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Traversing through woodlands, meadows & fields, Rockefeller State Park Preserve features 45 miles of historic and scenic carriage roads that are wide and easy to walk.
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> Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
600 US-44, Highland, NY 12528
This exciting all-inclusive Hudson Valley family resort features timber lodges that come with year-round horseback riding, a fun park with arcades, bounce structures, indoor splash pools, nightly entertainment and more!
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> Rockland County – Step into the Gateway
50 Sanatorium Road, Building A - 8th Floor, Pomona, New York 10970
Renowned as the “Gateway to the Hudson Valley region,” Rockland County is set along the majestic Hudson River featuring quaint villages, spectacular river views, and outdoor recreation – all just 30 miles north of New York City!
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> RPM Raceway – Poughkeepsie
2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
RPM Raceway offers the thrill of competitive racing in Italian state-of-the-art go-karts capable of 45 MPH speeds
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> Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
953 NY-299, Gardiner, NY 12525
This high-quality, minimalist campground features 50 acres with 24 drive-in spots (one vehicle per site) and 26 walk-in spots.
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> Saxon Woods Park
1800 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605
Offering 700-acres of green space, Saxon Woods Park provides a variety of recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course,the county’s largest swimming pool, a children’s aquatic playground and more...
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> Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown
250 W. Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591
The RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown features a riverside esplanade, grass terraces and lawns, and an “eco-corridor” filled with native plants. Activities include walking, biking, fishing and picnicking.
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> Sebago Cabin Camp
Seven Lakes Drive, Harriman State Park, NY 10901
Set on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park, the camp offers rustic cabins and full-service cottages.
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> See Splendid Foliage along the Hudson River
1 E. Strand St., Kingston, NY 12401
Explore the majestic Hudson River aboard the Rip Van Winkle II and enjoy narrated cruises past quaint lighthouses, waterfront mansions, and a magnificent view of the Catskill Mountains.
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> Explore the Greenburgh Nature Center and See the Replica of a Native American Village
99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
The Greenburgh Nature Center has nature trails, live animals, and replica of a 6,000 year old Native American village.
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> Ski Windham Mountain
19 Resort Dr., Windham, NY 12496
Located in the Northern Catskills, Windham Mountain is a family-friendly ski resort and adventure park with 54 trails, zip line and biking trails.
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> Snowshoe at Minnewaska Park
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, Minnewaska State Park Preserve rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain.
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> Snowshoe at Minnewaska Park
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Along with the views, winter snows bring great opportunities to snowshoe and cross-country ski. Horseback riding trails are also available.
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> Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
386 Fog Hill Road, Austerlitz, NY 12017
Spacious Skies Woodland Hills is a family-friendly campground located in upstate New York amidst the Taconic and Berkshire Mountain ranges.
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> Have Fun at 'America's Biggest Little Water Park'
16 Old Route 9 West, Fishkill, NY 12524
Billed as “America's Biggest Little Water Park,” SplashDown Beach features thrilling slides and rides for all ages as well as a wave pool, lagoon & play areas.
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> Stonecrop Gardens
81 Stone Crop Lane, Cold Spring, NY 10516
This public garden offers 15 acres of diverse settings including woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds, cliff rock gardens, and an enclosed English-style flower garden.
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> Enjoy Kayaking with Storm King Adventure Tours
4 Duncan Ave., Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520
Let certified kayak experts guide you through a variety of tours. Tours include Bannerman Island, Fishkill Creek, Cornwall Bay and more.
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> Storm King State Park
Mountain Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
This 1,972-acre park offers hikers unsurpassed views of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley.
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> Sylvan Lake Beach Park Inc.
18 Mcdonnells Lane, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Set on a private beach along the scenic shores of Sylvan Lake, this 65-acre wooded campground offers both rustic tent and RV sites with full hookup. Seasonal sites are also available.
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> The Dutchess Inn and Spa
151 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508
This Beacon boutique inn is right in the heart of Beacon on Main Street and an easy stroll to the historic city’s restaurants, cafes and charming shops.
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> The Ranch at Gatherwild Glamping
331 Roundtop Road, Germantown, NY 12526
Spread out on 15 acres of rolling hills in the Hudson Valley, Gatherwild offers unique shelters with simple yet luxurious interiors.
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> Treetopia Campground
1446 Leeds Athens Road, Catskill, NY 12414
This family-friendly Hudson Valley campground offers an interesting range of “glamping” experiences from Airstream RVs, cabin rentals and glamping tents featuring modern, two-story treehouses...
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> Try Boundless Adventures at the NY City Zipline and Aerial Park
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577
Less than one hour from NYC, this park offers 9 courses with 4 different levels of difficulty, and more than 120 unique challenges for all ages and abilities...
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> Ulster County – far from ordinary
244 Fair St., Third Floor, Kingston, NY 12401
Ulster County invites you to “get lost on purpose” in this beautiful, historic and soulful area in the heart of the Hudson Valley.
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> Vassar Golf Course
124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
This nine-hole public golf course is situated on the beautiful Vassar College campus in Dutchess County.
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> Walkway over the Hudson
61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
See sweeping views of the Hudson Valley and river below as you course over the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the World..
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> Follow the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in the Hudson Valley
Gardiner, NY 12525
Surrounded by picturesque streams, hillsides, and forest, the trail runs directly through the heart of New Paltz.
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> Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Route 121 South (near intersection with Route 35), Cross River, NY, 10518
This 4,315-acre park features varied terrain and landscapes along with miles of wooded trails perfect for activities no matter what the season.
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> See Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
84 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY 12551
Overlooking the Hudson River, tour General Washington's Headquarters during the final year of the American Revolutionary War.
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> Waubeeka Family Campground
133 Farm Road, Copake, NY 12516
Waubeeka Family Campground offers RV and tent sites, along with cabin rentals in spacious, wooded sites spread out over 150 acres on the shores of two lakes.
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> West Point Foundry Preserve
80 Kemble Ave, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Follow the trails to explore one of America’s most important industrial sites of the Industrial Revolution and the Civil War at this “outdoor museum...”
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> Go Family Camping in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains.
644 County Road 31, Purling, NY 12470
Set on 100 acres of the beautiful and historic Northern Catskill Mountains, Whip-O-Will Campsites offers 250 tent and RV sites.
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> Wiltwyck Golf Club
404 Steward Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
Now opened to the public, this semi-private Kingston golf course in the mid-Hudson Valley offers a championship golf course, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr.
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> Windham Country Club
36 South St., Windham, NY 12496
Designed in 1928, Windham Country Club’s 18-hole golf course is seated atop the Catskill Mountains and located within Windham Mountain Resort.
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> Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™
50 Bevier Road, Gardiner, NY 12525
Set on 110 lush acres overlooking the meandering Wallkill River, this family-friendly campground offers both RV and tent sites along with views of the Shawangunk Ridge.
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> Zoom down giant 300-foot Winding Water slides
20 Shady Glen Road, East Durham, NY 12423
Nestled in the scenic northern Catskill Mountains, Zoom Flume Water Park offers safe water fun and excitement for all ages in a natural setting.