Summer vacation ideas with young kids

amother

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 10:27 am

Would like to go away for 4/5 days at the end of the summer. Preferably around up to a 5 hour drive from long island. With age appropriate activities for kids ages 5-9. Also nothing too strenuous because I'm pregnant. We have done lancaster and sesame place many times looking for some new ideas.

amother

Black

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 10:29 am

Poconos, New Hampshire/Vermont, Great wolf lodge (a blast!), the catskills....

sky

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 12:20 pm

Onset
New Hampshire or Vermont
Poconos
Jiminy peak

Personally I’d rent a house with area for kids to run around safetly during down time to allow for adult relaxing time.

jewishmom6

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 12:58 pm

flowerpower wrote:

How about Lake George?

Can I jump in here?
I am planning on going to Lake George with kids.
I believe its abt 4 hrs away. Is it best to leave at night or middle of the night?
How long do we need there 2 or 3 days?

bzmommy

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 1:47 pm

Someone mentioned New Hampshire.... thinking to do that .... drive from ny and make some stops thru Connecticut Maine n Vermont.... will be staying st Arlington hotel ... any ideas or activities you have enjoyed ?? Will be with hubby for few days bH

amother

Black

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 1:59 pm

Honestly, it doesn't pay to stay at the Arlington money wise. You don't get your money's worth. There are plenty nice hotels in the area. There's lots to do in New Hampshire. Alot of mountain activities and hiking trails. Clarks trading post, this old train that goes up a mountain (I forgot how it's called.)

sky

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 2:14 pm

jewishmom6 wrote:

Can I jump in here?
I am planning on going to Lake George with kids.
I believe its abt 4 hrs away. Is it best to leave at night or middle of the night?
How long do we need there 2 or 3 days?

Lake George magic forest is a great stop if your kids are still young enough not to need six flags. We went a few times and my kids have such great memories. It’s a bit weird and odd but totally geared toward younger kids. Very chilled.

sky

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 2:41 pm

amother [ Black ] wrote:

Sky, isn't mahic forest old and creepy??

Yes. I guess I called it weird and odd. We had a great time there year after year.
The safari ride is the strangest thing I’ve ever seen.
the rides are old but great for little kids.
Whenever we’ve gone (late in summer) there are no lines.
The staff is creepy but nice.
The displays and shows are also so odd and creepy it’s just part of the attraction.

bzmommy

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 5:08 pm

amother [ Black ] wrote:

Why do u say so ?? Although It is very expensive 160$ a night!!!
Honestly going there for food bc I do t want to schlep food with us ...
we are planning to hike at white mountains ... any other ideas ??

33055

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 5:13 pm

What about Cape Cod and nearby Onset? You could take the ferry to CT if you are out on the island.

What are your requirements in terms of food or minyan?

amother

Blue

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 5:29 pm

bzmommy wrote:

$160 a night? With food? Where did you get that price from?

bzmommy

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 5:29 pm

Squishy wrote:

What about Cape Cod and nearby Onset? You could take the ferry to CT if you are out on the island.

What are your requirements in terms of food or minyan?

Minyan would be great to have around somewhere close .... for food ... want a nice breakfast place , will prob do sandwiches /salad on the go for lunch and a nice dinner place ... any recommendations ?

amother

Black

Fri, Jun 14 2019, 5:46 pm

Bzmommy, it's not $160 a night with food. It's $160 a night (plus tax, comes out to almost $200) just for the room. Food is an extra charge. A weekend stay with food is about $2000.