{"id":27737,"date":"2018-11-09T07:30:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T12:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/?p=27737"},"modified":"2018-11-12T11:42:20","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T16:42:20","slug":"top-5-kid-friendly-weekend-getaways-for-you-and-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/top-5-kid-friendly-weekend-getaways-for-you-and-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Kid-Friendly Weekend Getaways for You and Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When you want to travel on a budget, kid-friendly road trips become a go-to vacation.<\/h2>\n

Fortunately, we live in a diverse state with much to see and explore. Whether you\u2019re looking for outdoor adventuring or a relaxing weekend on Lake Placid, you have many options within\u00a0a short drive from New York City.<\/p>\n

Make sure to\u00a0get a car checkup beforehand<\/a>, and then hit the road to any of these\u00a0family-friendly destinations.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 of the top kid-friendly weekend getaways for you and your family.<\/h2>\n

Rocking Horse Ranch<\/h3>\n

Set on a 500-acre property with its own lake,\u00a0Rocking Horse Ranch\u00a0has something for everyone. If any of your clan has an affinity for the equestrian, they can spend the entire weekend on horseback.\u00a0Unlimited horseback riding\u00a0is one of the perks of staying at the ranch.<\/p>\n

The kids may also enjoy mountain tubing, paddle boating, kayaking or fishing. There are even banana boats that the whole family can enjoy. Imagine the Instagram-worthy photos you\u2019ll get on\u00a0this\u00a0weekend vacay.<\/p>\n

Rocking Horse Ranch<\/a>\u00a0is located in the scenic\u00a0Hudson Valley, just under 2 hours from NYC.<\/p>\n

Hope Lake Lodge<\/h3>\n

In the\u00a0heart of the Finger Lakes, nestled in the town of Cortlandt, you\u2019ll find the sprawling\u00a0Hope Lake Lodge<\/a>. With 106 rustic suites, there\u2019s plenty of room for everyone. By the way, each suite features two bedrooms and anywhere between one and three bathrooms. Each suite can sleep up to 10 people, so you may even want to invite the neighbors.<\/p>\n

Now for the good stuff: Not only is the lodge on a scenic lake with access to skiing, hiking and endless beauty, but there\u2019s also an indoor water park. It\u2019s the perfect road trip for those dreary winter months when the entire family is in desperate need of a pick-me-up.<\/p>\n

Hotel North Woods<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking for action in the Lake Placid area, you may consider staying at\u00a0Hotel North\u00a0Woods<\/a>. It\u2019s a short walk from Mirror Lake Beach and the Lake Placid Convention Center, and they have live\u00a0music on the ground floor.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something for everyone to do in Lake Placid, whether you visit in the winter, spring, summer or fall. Try fat tire biking, hockey, ice climbing, skiing, hiking and watersports on the lake.<\/p>\n

Hull-O-Farms<\/h3>\n

If your idea of a weekend getaway involves relaxing, you may be in for a surprise at\u00a0Hull-O-Farms<\/a>. Hull-O-Farms is a real working farm in the Catskills that offers a very different type of vacation than what you\u00a0may expect. You won\u2019t exactly be forced to do chores on the farm, but you are certainly welcome to participate.<\/p>\n

During your stay, the kids can play with puppies and kittens, and baby chicks and rabbits. They can also play on bales of hay and explore a real pumpkin patch.<\/p>\n

This is the perfect vacation for city-dwellers who want a taste of the country life.<\/p>\n

America\u2019s Best Value Inn<\/h3>\n

Lake George is a very family-friendly destination, so you almost can\u2019t go wrong in choosing your lodging. But America\u2019s Best is\u00a0consistently voted among the top places to stay in the area. Not only is it affordable, which is a bonus for any family, but it\u2019s also located in the heart of Lake George village.<\/p>\n

During peak times, it can be difficult to snag lodging in Lake George village, so be sure to book in advance. And although America\u2019s best is budget-friendly, it definitely doesn\u2019t have a cheap feel. Rooms are well-appointed and some are even outfitted with fireplaces and Jacuzzis.<\/p>\n

If you want to save even more on your vacation, head to the local grocer and pick up dinner to grill on their available outdoor grills. Weekend getaways don\u2019t have to be expensive to be fun.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re in Lake George, you may enjoy swimming, paddle boarding or parasailing on the lake. And you can also have fun exploring this quaint little vacation town on your downtime. Whether you choose America\u2019s\u00a0Best\u00a0or another lodging option, it helps to\u00a0be close to the action. This way, you don\u2019t have to worry about buckling car seats and finding street parking. It can be quite a chore on busy days.<\/p>\n

Road trips aren\u2019t just for summer, and weekends aren\u2019t just for soccer practices. Get out there and enjoy everything this beautiful state has to offer. You\u2019ll make some beautiful memories in the process.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Trevor McDonald<\/em>\u00a0is a freelance content writer who has a passion for writing. He\u2019s written a variety of education, travel, health, and lifestyle articles for many different companies. In his free time, you can find him running with his dog, playing with his son, playing his guitar, or outside enjoying about any type of fitness activity imaginable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When you want to travel on a budget, road trips become a go-to vacation.\u00a0Fortunately, we live in a diverse state with much to see and explore. Whether you\u2019re looking for outdoor adventuring or a relaxing weekend on Lake Placid, you have many options within\u00a0a short drive from New York City.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4091,"featured_media":27742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"schneps_byline":"","schneps_post_style":"","schneps_post_source":"","schneps_syndicated_read_more":"","schneps_post_source_sitename":"","schneps_post_source_shortname":"","schneps_post_source_url":"","schneps_post_source_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51,45],"tags":[47],"class_list":["post-27737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dads","category-moms","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/top-5-kid-friendly-weekend-getaways-for-you-and-your-family\/","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Top 5 Kid-Friendly Weekend Getaways for You and Your Family","url":"http:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/top-5-kid-friendly-weekend-getaways-for-you-and-your-family\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/top-5-kid-friendly-weekend-getaways-for-you-and-your-family\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/road-trip.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/road-trip.jpg"},"articleSection":"Dads","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Trevor McDonald"}],"creator":["Trevor McDonald"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mommybites New York","logo":""},"keywords":["travel"],"dateCreated":"2018-11-09T12:30:43Z","datePublished":"2018-11-09T12:30:43Z","dateModified":"2018-11-12T16:42:20Z"},"rendered":"