![]() ![]() Never run out of fun (Catskills) Credit: Instagram After the kids have gone to bed, adults can sip craft cocktails while hearing live music in the Inn’s Side Room cocktail parlor, which looks like it was lifted straight out of a Victorian period piece. ![]() You can always hop in the car for a 14-minute drive to Brown’s Beach (ages 12 and over $5, kids 5-11 $3, free for others) to swim, kayak, canoe, and play volleyball. Then take the little ones to play (and learn) at the Children’s Museum in its new location at the Lincoln Baths. Learn about crucial events of the Revolutionary War at Saratoga National Historical Park (free), the landmark where the British army first surrendered to American troops in 1777. Ride to Congress Park and take a spin on the historic wooden carousel ($1 a ride). Vintage Roadmaster bicycles are free for guests to use for up to two hours a day. The Inn at Saratoga is the oldest operating hotel in this historic town, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a place to stay with more charm. ![]() Make timeless memories in Saratoga (Capital-Saratoga) Nearby, learn some local history at the nearly 270-year-old Fort William Henry Museum (adults $22, students 15-21 $18, kids 5–14 $11), a re-created fort that served as a set for the movie The Last of the Mohicans. In addition to sunbathing and swimming at nearby Million Dollar Beach (free, though there's a $10 parking fee), you can also admire the beauty of Lake George aboard the vintage Minnie Ha-Ha Paddlewheel boat (adults $22, kids 4–11 $11, kids under 4 free). If you’re bringing bikes, the Warren County Bikeway starts right across the street. True to its name, with an outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, hot tub, playground and basketball court, the Mohican has the feel of a resort at motel prices. Set up home base a seven-minute drive from the water at the Mohican Resort Motel. Both camping ground fees range from $15–22/night.Īs endorsements go, Thomas Jefferson’s “Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw,” is pretty high up there. Plentiful trails fit for all levels lead you to breathtaking views of Bash Bish Falls and perfect fishing spots. Alternatively, travel a bit farther to Taconic State Park ($8 vehicle entrance fee during swimming season). Set up camp at the Beaver Pond Campground, equipped with showers, laundry facilities, picnic tables, and a fire ring, just a stone’s throw from the idyllic Lake Welch Beach ($10 vehicle parking fee during swimming season). A 30-mile drive north of the George Washington Bridge brings you to Harriman State Park. Show young ones the magic of the outdoors by pitching a tent in one of the Hudson Valley’s beautiful state parks. No childhood is complete without at least one camping trip. ![]() Originally Published Set up camp (Hudson Valley) Call ahead and check websites and social media to make sure attractions and amenities are open and available. Individual businesses or attractions may require mask wearing. Masks are encouraged, but optional in most settings per New York State guidelines. So read on and get excited: Summer will be here before you know it! We found top-notch local escapes all over New York with lodging for less than $200 per night, with affordable family-friendly activities nearby. Whether your family loves bumming at the beach, exploring charming little towns, or soaking in the natural beauty of mountains and lakes, you can find it all in New York-no matter your budget. ![]()
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