Let's Take The Kids!: Great Places To Go With Children In New York's Hudson Valley (Let's Take the Kids!: Great Places to Go in New York's Hudson Valley) [Paperback]

Mary Barile (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1997 | Series: Let's Take the Kids!: Great Places to Go in New York's Hudson Valley

Lets Take the Kids! abounds with activities that are fun for the parents as well as kids throughout the Hudson Valley. Winter or summer, whether you have just an hour, an afternoon, a weekend, or a whole week, Let's Take the Kids! provides comprehensive information on:

-riverboat cruises
-pick-your-own farms
-ski and fishing areas
-air shows and horse racing
-children's theater (including puppets, folksingers, magicians, and mimes)
-zoos, game preserves, and nature parks
-camping and hiking excursions
-museums, science exhibits, and historical sites
-picnic locations
-canoe trips and bike trails
-amusement parks and theme parks
-seasonal fairs, festivals, and special events for kids age 2 to 12
-and more.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Arranged geographically by 16 Hudson valley counties, this update of the 1990 edition includes an introductory section with tips on traveling with children as well as a guide to seasonal events. Entries are alphabetical within each section. Main entries consist of either the name of a specific attraction or a broader attraction such as swimming, biking, or skating. The address, directions by car, hours of operation, and cost are included in each entry. A detailed description follows, with information on facilities such as restrooms and snack bars and accessibility to wheelchairs and strollers. An excellent book to browse for vacation possibilities; recommended for public libraries in the Hudson Valley area.?Alison Hopkins, Queens Borough P.L., Jamaica, N.Y.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Dozens of delightful spring and summer jaunts." --New York magazine

"A breath of cool, fresh country air, especially for city dwellers seeking a great escape." --Family Travel Times

"Definitely a must for parents, grandparents, local residents, and summer visitors." --Ulster County Townsman

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Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Rev Upd edition (May 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312155697
• ISBN-13: 978-0312155698
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,321,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide, September 10, 2000

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Ian Rennie (Old Forge, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let's Take The Kids!: Great Places To Go With Children In New York's Hudson Valley (Let's Take the Kids!: Great Places to Go in New York's Hudson Valley) (Paperback)

Being a parent that lives Adirondacks I am always looking for new things for me and my children to enjoy. I thought this was a great book for both kids and adults to look through and find activities. I found it had a variety of activities to do in a large 16 county area. I think this is the perfect guide for the parent who like to do weekend activities with the kids. For me its simply choose a place to go and find something interesting to do there. And trust me, there are plenty of choices! This is an escpecially helpful book for kids 2-12. I easily give this book the full 5 Amazon stars for excellent research, easy to use layout, variety of choices, wide selection of locations, and knowledge of what families want. So if your a parent looking for a guide for where to bring your kids, buy this book. In fact any parent living in upstate New York should get this book, you never know when you might need it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for weekend getaways from the city, September 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Let's Take The Kids!: Great Places To Go With Children In New York's Hudson Valley (Let's Take the Kids!: Great Places to Go in New York's Hudson Valley) (Paperback)

This guide is an excellent resource for those who are looking for great weekend getaway ideas for their families. I have a toddler whom I'd like to introduce to the fun of a train ride. This book instantly supplied two possibilities, both in the Catskills, which my husband and I can't wait to try. There's a wealth of information on pick-your-own farms, state parks with lots of activities for kids of all ages, museums and other educational and fun destinations for the whole family.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Needs updating, January 22, 2007

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booklover lisa - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let's Take The Kids!: Great Places To Go With Children In New York's Hudson Valley (Let's Take the Kids!: Great Places to Go in New York's Hudson Valley) (Paperback)

So far every trip we've taken at the behest of this book was a disappointment. The "petting zoo" turned out to be a landscaper and clearly hadn't been anything else for many years. Maybe a decade ago this was accurate but not anymore.