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New York Family Attractions

From fascinating science museums, nature centers, and zoos to every imaginable type of recreational and sports facility, the Hudson Valley is brimming over with activities for youth. Families will find it easy to spend the day or the weekend sharing quality time in the local park and exploring the world-class museums in nearby New York City. Strong support and appreciation for the arts has resulted in first-rate opportunities for youngsters to express their talent in the visual and performing arts. Parents who live in the Hudson Valley will always have an answer to the question, "What are we doing to do today?"
Mid-Hudson Valley Library System
103 Market Street
Poughkeepsie
845-471-6060
www.midhudson.org
Regardless of where they live, residents of the Hudson Valley region enjoy easy access to a wealth of library materials through this cooperative organization. The Mid-Hudson Valley Library System facilitates the sharing of resources and promotes professional services while working in partnership with the independent public and free association libraries. The website for this organization offers links to its many member libraries.
Southeastern New York Library Resources Council
21 S. Elting Corners Road
Highland
845-883-9065
www.senylrc.org
This multi-library cooperative encompasses public libraries in the counties of Columbia, Greene, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam, and Rockland. More than one million people reside in this vast area, which offers nearly 80 libraries. Some are small with limited collections while others provide large research collections with thousands of volumes. Consult the Member Library Directory online for links to individual libraries.
Amusements
Cousins Paintball
Camp Sunset Road
Plattekill 845-546-3821
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Visitors attempt to cross a wooded field to capture the opposing team's flag.
Dave & Busters
Palisades Center
West Nyack 845-353-1555
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Games include state-of-the-art simulators at this "Million Dollar Midway."
Fun Central
1630 Route 9
Wappingers Falls 845-297-1010
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This multi-activity center includes laser tag, miniature golf, bumper boats, and an arcade.
Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road
Scarsdale 914-723-3470
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Programs for all ages are featured at this 33-acre center with a natural history museum, botanical displays, and live animals.
Headless Horseman Hayride & Haunted Houses
778 Broadway
Ulster Park 845-339-BOOO
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Three haunted houses and a terror hayride are included at this premier four-acre attraction.
Jeepers!
161 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, New York
518-452-0192
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Thrill rides combine with bumper cars, a soft playground, and Jungle Junction Railroad.
Kid's Kingdom Play Center
36 Firemens Way
Poughkeepsie 845-471-PLAY
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Discover a family fun environment that encourages creative thinking, social interaction, and motor skill development.
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway
4640 Palisades Center Drive
West Nyack 845-358-2277
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Discover the thrill of the NASCAR racing experience at this first-class simulated racing center.
New Roc City
33 LeCount Place
New Rochelle 914-637-7575
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This retail and entertainment complex covers 1.2 million square feet and includes an IMAX theater, bowling, skating, go-karts, miniature golf, and other attractions.
Splash Down Beach & Adventure Island
Route 9
Fishkill 845-897-9600
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Cool off in style with attractions like water slides, a family beach, and a giant wave pool.
The Carousel
Beachview Center
Route 9W and 32
Saugerties 845-246-5388
Ride an authentic Allan Herschell Company carousel made circa 1950.
The Castle Fun Center
Route 17M
Chester 845-469-2116
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The center includes miniature golf, batting cages, mini-Indy cars, and other attractions.
Exploration
Bear Mountain Trailside Museums & Wildlife Center
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain 845-786-2701
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Set along part of the Appalachian Trail, the zoo presents outdoor exhibits of bears, birds of prey, poisonous snakes, and other animals.
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers 914-963-4550
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The new $1.8 million teaching gallery is only one of the many attractions.
Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
75 North Water Street
Poughkeepsie 845-471-0589
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Learning more about science and the arts is “fun and games” at this venue.
The Spaceship Discovery Science & Technology Center
Reservations 914-489-2219
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Enjoy hands-on and virtual educational opportunities for children and adults.
Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School
Millbrook School Road
Millbrook 845-677-3704
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This teaching facility cares for more than 120 exotic and indigenous animals and is open to the public.
Kids & Culture
Animazing Gallery
549 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson 914-478-7278
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Barrett Art Center
55 Noxon
Poughkeepsie 845-471-2550
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Children's Media Project
Lady Washington Firehouse
20 Academy Street
Poughkeepsie 845-485-4480
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Clarkstown Summer Theatre
Venues Vary
New City 845-634-2317
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Irvington Town Hall Theater
85 Main Street
Irvington 914-591-6602
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Mill Street Loft
20 Maple Street
Poughkeepsie 845-471-7477
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Rockland Center for the Arts
27 South Greenbush Road
West Nyack 845-358-0877
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Rye Arts Center
51 Milton Road
Rye 914-967-0700
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Stage Left Children's Theater
250 Route 340
Sparkill 845-365-9000
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Unison Arts and Learning Center
68 Mountain Rest Road
New Paltz 845-255-1559
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Westchester Broadway Children's Theatre
One Broadway Plaza
Elmsford 914-592-2222
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Yorktown Stage & Summer Theater
1974 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights 914-962-0606
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Libraries
New York City Library Highlights
The Mid-Manhattan Library
455 Fifth Avenue
New York
212-340-0833
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Science, Industry & Business Library
188 Madison Avenue
New York
212-592-7000
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The New York Public Library
Donnell Library Center
20 West 53rd Street
New York
212-621-0618
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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York
212-870-1630
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New York City Highlights
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 70th
New York City 212-769-5100 
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue 
Brooklyn 718-623-7200
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Carnegie Hall Family Concerts
881 Seventh Avenue
New York 212-247-7800
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 West 83rd Street
New York City 212-721-1234
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Ellis Island
New York Harbor
New York 212-363-3206
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Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
West 46th Street
New York City 212-245-0072
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Museum of Television and Radio
25 West 52nd Street
New York 212-621-6800
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New York Aquarium
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx 718-220-5100
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New York City Fire Museum
278 Spring Street 
New York City 212-691-1303
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New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street 
Queens 718-699-0005 
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Playland Park    
Playland Parkway
Rye 914-813-7010
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue
New York 212-423-3500
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South Street Seaport & Museum
19 Fulton Street
New York City 212-732-8257
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The Bronx Zoo & Wildlife Conservation Society
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx 718-220-5100
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