Day Trips Archives – New York Chica

Bob the Builder Splashworks at Splashdown Beach in Fishkill, NY

August 2, 2011 By Lisa 4 Comments

Not too long ago, I was invited to a media preview at Splashdown Beach in Fishkill, NY for the unveiling of their new Bob the Builder Splashworks section. Splashdown Beach is America's biggest little Waterpark located approximately 90 minutes away from New York City and 90 minutes away from Albany, NY. It's a fun adventure getaway for the whole family. Bob the Builder Splashworks is a 1,600-square-foot Bob the Builder themed spray and play area. It's the first, permanent play place at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Day Trips, New York Sights Tagged With: adult market, Blog, bob the builder, cowabunga, dumping buckets, favorite spot, geysers, guest appearances, interactive features, lazy river, new bob, NYC Events, play area, play place, route 9, splashdown beach in fishkill ny, splashworks, tons of time, twists and turns, Water park, water slides, wave pool

The American Museum of Natural History Announces Brain: The Inside Story

November 6, 2010 By Lisa 2 Comments

Exhibition Opens November 20 and Remains on View Until August 14, 2011 International Tour Follows Showing in New York City The American Museum of Natural History announces Brain: The Inside Story, an amazing and stimulating exhibition that will give visitors a new perspective and insight into their own brains using imaginative art, vivid brain scan imaging, and thrilling interactive exhibits that will engage the whole family. Brain features the latest cutting-edge research from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Day Trips, New York Sights, NYC | Events Tagged With: AMNH, Brain, Brain: The Inside Story, Museum, The American Museum of Natural History

Monday Memories: Apple Picking at DuBois Farms in Highland, NY

October 11, 2010 By Lisa 4 Comments

Earlier today I was looking through my picture files and I can not believe it's been two years since the last time we went apple picking. I love picking fresh fruit and smelling the fresh air through the orchards. I need to make a mental note and plan our next apple picking outing. Check out a few photos I took at Dubois Farms in 2008. It's a wonderful place where you can pick your own fruit from apples, pears, grapes, peaches and pumpkins, drink apple cider and eat delicious apple cider … [Read more...]

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A Stroll Over The Hudson River

October 7, 2010 By Lisa 1 Comment

(click the photo to enlarge) When I think of the Hudson River, I think about tours that pass by the Statue of Liberty, helicopters flying over to see the many sights that New York City has to offer and of course, the ferries that go to Staten Island and New Jersey. What I don’t think about is walking across the Hudson River on a bridge – but not for long. My kids and I felt adventurous one Saturday so we planned on doing something different and explore something we’ve never done … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Entertainment, Family | Friends, New York Sights Tagged With: Highland, Hudson River, Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie, scenery, Statue of Liberty, Stroll, The Poughkeepsie Highland Railroad Bridge, The Walkway Over the Hudson, Tours, Town of Lloyd

My Day At The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

September 25, 2010 By Lisa 6 Comments

Today I took my girls to the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival in Saugerties, New York. It was a beautiful day to walk around in the fresh air that was infused by garlic everywhere. I don't know about you but I am in love with garlic. I add garlic to almost every meal. If you know me and have had the chance to be THISCLOSE to me ;), chances are I probably smell like a garlic clove, which is ok by me. Garlic is good stuff. It's good for the body (lowers your cholesterol, regulates your blood … [Read more...]