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New York State resorts, Family Farms, and other getaways for families.
New York Resort- all-inclusive: Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
On 500 acres, 90 minutes from New York City; and rates include activities and meals. Winter snow tubing and skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides; indoor pool with geyser; horseback riding; summer water skiing, fishing, archery, boats, kids' program; more.
The Sagamore - Lake George NY
The Sagamore is a classic Victorian grand hotel, on a 70-acre private island off the west shore of Lake George. Kids are welcome; kids club and sailing club operate seasonally.
Mohonk Mountain House
Like a Victorian castle on cliffs by a mountain lake, this National Historic Landmark 90 miles from New York City has 2200 acres, 85 miles of trails, activities year-round; Kids Club during summer and occasional weekends; Haunted Happenings at Halloween.
Otesaga Hotel
A member of Historic Hotels of America, 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.
New York Resorts: Catskills
Just a hundred miles from NYC, the Catskills Mountains have been a popular getaway 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, and lodging options from platform tents to cabins to inn-style Forstmann Castle and a country inn.
1000 Acres Ranch Resort
Family-friendly dude ranch upstate, with horseriding and many other activities; packages include meals and activities.
Family Farm: Hull-O Farms
Participate (or not) in the life of a working dairy farm, in the Catskills area of NY state; home-cooked breakfasts and dinner; seasonal corn maze.
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