HITS TOP PICKS FOR THINGS TO DO WITH CHILDREN
Got a few hours and need something fun to do off the show grounds? There's plenty to choose from in and around Saugerties. Here are just a few of our top picks for kicking back while not showing.
	Ashokan Reservoir - Pack your bikes…a beautiful spot to ride that the whole family can enjoy. Route 28 & Winchell's Corners, Shokan, NY 12481 | 800.575.LAND (5263)
©Courtesy of Atlantic Kayak Tours	Atlantic Kayak Tours - Stay in shape while enjoying the beautiful and historic Hudson river! 320 W Saugerties Rd, Saugerties, NY 12477 | 845.246.2187 | AtlanticKayakTours.com
	Fish at HITS - Got an hour or two? Grab a pole from the HITS show office and hit the pond. See a HITS Staff Member for details.
©Courtesy of Forsyth Park & Childrens Zoo	Forsyth Park & Children's Zoo - Young children will love this interpretive nature center featuring 15 animal exhibits. Lucas Ave, Kingston, NY 12401 | 845.339.3053 | ForsythNatureCenter.org
©Courtesy of Franklin D. Roosevelt Home National Site	Franklin D. Roosevelt Home National Historic Site - A beautiful property and experience that the whole family will love. Don't miss the Presidential Library & Museum. Rte 9, Hyde Park. | 845.229.9115 | HistoricHydePark.org
	Hudson River Maritime Museum - A family destination located on the waterfront in Kingston's Rondout district. 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 | 845.338.0071 | HRMM.org
©Courtesy of Puttin' Plus	Puttin' Plus - Great for all ages and just across the street from the show grounds. Batting cages, go-carts and more! 455 Washington Ave Ext, Saugerties, NY 12477 | 845.246.4501
©Courtesy of North & South Lakes	North and South Lakes - A great escape in the mountains just a short drive away. Hiking, fishing and swimming, plus canoe, kayak, paddleboat, and rowboat rentals. County Rte 18 Haines Falls, NY 12436 | 518.589.5058 dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html
©Courtesy of Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome	Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome - What a show! Airshows every weekend, weather permitting. Season starts June 14th. Norton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 | 845.752.3200 | OldRhinebeck.org
©Courtesy of Opus 40 and Quarryman's Museum	Opus 40 and Quarryman's Museum - Another family favorite… a six-acre environmental bluestone sculpture built from an abandoned quarry by one man. 50 Fite Rd, Saugerties, NY 12477 | 845.246.3400 | Opus40.org
	Overlook Mountain Trail - Hudson Valley Hiking at its best! Trail is rated moderately difficult…so best for those in shape. Meads Mountain Road, Woodstock, NY 12498 | 845.679.2580 | CatskillTowers.com
©Courtesy of Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy	Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy - Talk a walk on this beautiful and peaceful nature trail to a quaint lighthouse museum. Lighthouse Dr, Saugerties, NY 12477 | 845.247.0656 | SaugertiesLighthouse.com
	Wood N' Wheel - A great choice if you love to skate! There's also laser tag, bumper cars, space ball, rock climbing, arcade & snack bar. Rte 9W S, Port Ewen, NY 12466 | 845.331.9680
©Courtesy of Zoom Flume Water Park	Zoom Flume Water Park - NY's #1 Family Water Park offers safe fun, excitement and relaxation for all ages in a beautiful natural setting. Wait for a hot day!! 91 Shady Glen Rd, East Durham, NY 12423 | 518.239.4559 | ZoomFlume.com
For more information on any of the above, please contact Chris Mayone
HITS TOP PICKS FOR THINGS TO DO WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN
	Haven Spa - An incredible and tranquil retreat away from the stresses of modern day life. 6464 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY | 845.876.7369 | HavenRhinebeck.com
	Hudson Valley Mall & Regal Cinemas - Shopping, eating and arcades, plus Regal Cinemas offers 12 screens with all the latest box office titles. Rte 9W S, Kingston, NY 12401 | 845.336.4191 | shophudsonvalleymall.com | RegalCinemas.com
©Courtesy of Minnewaska State Park Preserve	Minnewaska State Park Preserve - A great option for hiking, swimming, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing. Routes 44/55, New Paltz, NY 12561 | 845.255.0752 | LakeMinnewaska.org
	Orpheum Theatre - Three minutes from the show grounds with three screens and all the best new releases. 198 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477 | 845.246.6561
	River Rock Health Spa - A day retreat for natural balance and rejuvenation just 15 minutes from the show grounds. 62 Ricks Road, Woodstock, NY 12498 | 845.679.7800 | RiverRock.biz
©Courtesy ofUlster Performing Arts Center	Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 | 845.331.1613 | UPAC.org
	City of Hudson -Perfect for antique lovers and only 15 minutes from the show grounds! Hudson offers more than 65 shops lining Warren Street and its side roads. Just across the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill. Hudson, NY 12534 | BestCountryRoads.com
	Village of Rhinebeck - A short trip across the Hudson River will take you to the heart of Rhinebeck… a lovely town filled with great shopping and dining. Rte 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
	Village of Woodstock - A beautiful and historic town just 10 miles from the show grounds. Filled with great shopping - everything from designer clothes and footwear to rock memorabilia to fine art and jewelry - plenty of options for dining and outdoor markets. Bring your camera and enjoy the day! Rte 212 / Tinker St, Woodstock, NY
WANT MORE? Be sure check out the HITS Official Show Program for more ideas on where to go and what to do, including great spots for lunch and dinner. And if that's not enough, check out these websites:
	COLUMBIA COUNTY TOURISM Town Picks: Athens, Hudson ColumbiaCountyNY.com
	DUTCHESS COUNTY TOURISM Town Picks: Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie DutchessTourism.com
	GREEN COUNTY TOURISM Town Picks: Hunter, Catskill, Tannersville, Windham GreeneTourism.com
	ULSTER COUNTY TOURISM Town Picks: High Falls, Highland, Kingston, Phoenicia, New Paltz, Rosendale, Saugerties, Woodstock UlsterTourism.info
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	For information prior to the horse shows please contact: HITS, Inc. | 319 Main St., Saugerties, NY 12477 info@HitsShows.com | www.HitsShows.com 845.246.8833 | fax: 845.246.6371 For information during the horse shows please contact: HITS-on-the-Hudson | 454 Washington Ave Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 info@HitsShows.com | www.HitsShows.com 845.246.5515 | fax: 845.246.2289