Outdoor Activities Guide for Families in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Families can enjoy the great outdoors in Westchester and the Hudson Valley all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Outdoor Adventures for Philly Families
There are lots of places to explore at the Greenburgh Nature Center.
Visiting the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale with Kids
Bear Mountain State Park offers a variety of easy hikes near NYC perfect for kids. Photo courtesy of Bear Mountain
Easy Hikes near NYC in the Hudson Valley's Beautiful State Parks
Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.
Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals
Have a blast on the water in kayaks at Storm King Adventures. Photo courtesy of Storm King Adventures
Go Canoeing, Kayaking, and River Tubing in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Parks & Playgrounds
Movies, campouts, and plenty of amenities await at Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia. Photo courtesy of the theater
Drive-In Movie Theaters in and around Westchester for Outdoor Movie Nights With Kids

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