The Hudson Valley is a delight for the young of every age. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome offers WWI-era airplanes, barnstorming airshow stunts. The Dutchess County Fair is a classic and beloved weeklong event. The Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival will take your breath away. The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Poughkeepsie riverfront is awesome and interactive for the younger crowd. In all, the area boasts nine museums including the nation’s first presidential library, the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park. The Hudson Valley Renegades play at Dutchess Stadium which also delivers family entertainment, concerts and live events. Rocking Horse Ranch and Waterpark was just named America’s No. 2 family hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisor, Splashdown, America’s Biggest Little Water Park!™. Plus, there’s skiing, snowboarding, rail trails, hiking, rock climbing indoors and out, boating, fishing, golf and every sport under the sun.

Danbury, CT is home to many activities for the family. From apple and pumpkin picking to parks and bike trails, rock-climbing and planetariums, there is bound to be something that will spark your family’s  interest. The Danbury Railway Museum, built in 1903, is home to a fully restored train station with artifacts and history. Family friendly rides aboard the historic trains are offered on weekends April October.  

The City of Norwalk, recently ranked as one of the best places for families to live within CT by Fortune  Magazine, highlights access to some of the best city parks, playgrounds, country walking and bike paths!  

Located in Mid-Fairfield County, Norwalk CT is home to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Located  along the Norwalk River, the Aquarium provides an up-close look at over 7,500 animals that live in the  Long Island Sound.