Thursday, 20 September 2012

BEST FAMILY TRAVEL VACATION

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                                         BEST FAMILY TRAVEL VACATION


1. New York City: Of course ,NYC came up as a top reader choice, no surprise to us. One reader gushed, 'New York City is amazing.... you have everything that you need within walking distance.  Central Park, Central Park Zoo, catch a Broadway show (with discount tickets, of course) is great.

 Eat at the American Girl Store or a chicken kebob on a street corner. There is so much to do...New York City hands down the best place to go for a family vacation.'

2.3.4. The Adirondacks, New York: In some areas close to the Canadian border, paradise in the summer.

 Enjoy canoe rides through Saranac Lake's chain of water ponds, lakes and rivers, hiking, horse riding, trips to Quebec, berry picking, wildlife, fishing, swimming, barbecuing, and there are even North Country museums, art festivals and sport and outdoor events. 

In the winter there is downhill skiing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, skidoos, and even dog sledding. 

In between, in the fall, there is the usual gorgeous leaf peeping, and spring offers a short bug-free season. Also home of Lake Placid, loved by our readers for all these reasons.

5.Lake George, at the foot of the Adirondacks, is a resounding favorite amongst our readers. It boasts great fishing, camping, white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, boat rides/dinner cruises on steam ships, museums and a fort with cannonball launches, beaches, horseback riding, shows, wonderful hotels, shopping outlets, great food and it's not far to Six Flags Park. 

The 'Lake George Escape Camping Resort' was touted as especially fabulous, and reasonably priced.

6. Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, New York is low key, completely kid friendly and all-inclusive with free horseback riding every day!

7.Albany, NY, The New York State Museum, The Duck Ride and the horse races in close by Saratoga are all fun, and it's pretty close to the Berkshires, which offers lots of fun and cultural activities.

8. Hudson Valley. One reader is ready to try a family farm trip at Stone and Thistle Farm, complete with a stay in a yurt. Masker's Orchards, Warwick, New York for apple picking and then hiking the next day in Harriman State Park.

9. Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York is a reader (and Mommy Poppins) favorite. It's family friendly and lots to do all year round.

10. The Woodstock Lodge is  close to historic Woodstock and Kaaterskill Falls.

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