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Family Resorts in New York State

Find family resorts in New York state, family farms, and other getaways.
  1. See Also: New England Family Resorts
  2. New York City with Kids

Rocking Horse Ranch: All Inclusive Resort in New York State

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort has 500 acres just 90 minutes from New York City. The all inclusive price includes kids programs and countless activities: for example, winter snow tubing and skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, and an indoor pool with geyser. Horseback riding is a featured activity. Summer fun includes water skiing, fishing, boats, and...

Family Resorts in New York State: Otesaga Hotel

This grand lakeside New York resort hotel was built in 1909 and is walking distance from historic Cooperstown, "America's most perfect village", which has a living-history Farmer's Museum, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and more.

The Sagamore, Lake George NY

The Sagamore is a classic Victorian grand hotel, located on a 70-acre private island off the west shore of popular Lake George. Kids are welcome, and a kids club and sailing club operate seasonally.

Resorts in New York State: Mohonk Mountain House

Like a Victorian castle perched on cliffs by a mountain lake, this National Historic Landmark has 1200 acres, 85 miles of trails, and activities year-round. A kids club is open during summer and on occasional weekends. Location is just 90 minutes from NYC.

New York Resorts in the Catskills

Just a hundred miles from NYC, the Catskills Mountains have been a popular getaway for New Yorkers since the early 20th century.

Frost Valley YMCA Family Camp

Family Camps are an excellent and affordable type of getaway in the great outdoors, with meals and many activities included. This one has 6000 acres in the Catskills. Lodging options range platform tents to cabins to a country inn.

1000 Acres Ranch Resort

This family-friendly dude ranch in upstate New York has horseriding and many other activities.

Family Farm: Hull-O Farms

Participate (or not) in the life of a working dairy farm, in the Catskills area of New York state. Enjoy home-cooked breakfasts and dinner. This family farm has a seasonal corn maze.

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