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Best All Inclusive Family Vacation Packages; New York Catskill Mountain Fun Family Vacation Resorts
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Catskill Mountain Family Vacation Packages
Greene County mixes the best all inclusive family vacations with action-packed fun adventures for the perfect New York family vacation packages.
Just over 2 hours north of New York City and nestled between the Northern Catskill Mountains and the beautiful Hudson River, Greene County is a great family vacation destination: offering families an easy escape from day-to-day pressures and vacation fun for everyone in the family from toddlers to teens.
Family Vacations Packages
In terms of lodging, you’ll find wide range of fun family resort options in Greene County. With the majestic Northern Catskill Mountains as a backdrop, it’s easy to find the best vacation destination that fits your family’s needs. Choose from:
- Family-oriented resorts with atmospheres and amenities that bespeak an era nearly gone by
- Full-service hotels & motels
- Vacation Condos
- Catskill Mountain Campgrounds
Most of the Family Resorts are All Inclusive
Offering three hearty meals a day, with children’s counselors and social directors to keep the kids busy while parents can relax, the all inclusive family fun resorts are a busy family’s vacation dream come true. With swimming, boating, bocce, shuffleboard and other fun and games for the kids or the whole family, Mom and Dad can enjoy the pool, play a round of golf or socialize at evening cocktail parties, dancing and other entertainment. What vacation can be more fun that that!
Fun Family Vacation Destinations
No matter what your interests, the best family vacation destinations and fun family activities are all located in Greene County, New York. Pick your families favorites, or spend some time and try and do it all! Greene Country is close enough that you can return again and again for a fun family getaway and there will still be more to see and do.
Your great family vacation can include:
Animals and Wildlife:
Families can get up close and personal with the exotic and farm animals at Bailiwick Ranch & Discovery Zoo in Catskill. Call ahead to Armstrong’s Elk Farm in Cornwallville for a rare look at Rocky Mountain elk.Horseback riding:
Five different ranches and equestrian centers offer gentle pony rides or guidedhorseback riding along scenic mountain trails.Water Park and Swimming Fun:
When it’s time to cool down, families head to Zoom Flume Waterpark in East Durham, where there are body slide rides, wild and lazy rivers and numerous water attractions. Dolan’s Lake and North and South Lakes, which also offer fishing and rowboat rentals, are two other great spots for swimming and enjoying family vacation fun.Hiking and Nature Activities:
Active families will love hiking in Greene County and discovering hidden gems like Pratt Rocks, Diamond Notch Falls or Kaaterskill Falls, the highest cascading waterfall in New York State. For 360-degree views of the Catskill Mountains, visitors can ride the Hunter Mountain Skyride and hike two miles up to the fire tower at the summit. Numerous nature preserves also offer trails and self-guided tours.
Vintage Family Activities:
Step back in time; load the kids in the car for a night at one of our two Drive-in movie theaters, go to Purling Roller Rink, a traditional ‘50s era roller rink, or knock down nine pins at Hoe Bowl Lanes.Got teens?
For families with hard-to-please teenagers, check out one of several paintball parks. Windham Mountain Adventure Park rounds out the action with a skateboard park, rock climbing wall and bungee trampoline, while Bear Creek offers mini golf and a driving range for duffers of all ages.
The Best Summer Festivals and Events
Summer brings plenty of family-friendly fairs and festivals to the northern Catskill Mountains. Close enough to NYC for a quick day trip, plan to stay and make it a true relaxing family weekend getaway.
Don’t miss the 2009 "Cat 'n Around Catskill" celebration in Catskill or in Cairo, the "Bears & Butterflies" art exhibition which combines statues of painted bears, with a fun "Explore with Henry Hudson" treasure map to help celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson exploring the river that now bears his name.