Family road trip to the mountains: New York’s Sullivan Catskills!

Family Road Trip to the Mountains: The Sullivan Catskills in New York!

Are you looking for a summer family getaway full of adventure, fun, excitement and entertainment? Pack your swimsuit, walking shoes, summer t-shirts and sunscreen. Then download the Go to app on your phone and go to Sullivan Catskills from New York.

Located just a 90-mile drive from New York City, the Sullivan Catskills is a versatile destination that has always been a hit with families. Take part in a wide range of activities, from swimming to animal encounters, and discover the fascinating history of the area.

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The Kartrite Indoor Resort and the water park is packed with good, wet, fun rain or shine. And it’s 84 degrees year round. Villa Roma is a popular full-service resort that caters to families. Summer is popular for the pools and water features, as well as the Pool Grill and Raw Bar. The Delaware River and its many liveries along the Upper Delaware River corridor offer rafting, canoeing and kayaking, a perfect way to stay cool on hot summer days.

Animals are always a big draw for families with young children. The gentle, friendly alpacas at Buck Brook Alpacas are an instant favorite for children and adults. You can even take home some warm, cozy alpaca clothing from the gift shop. Arthur’s Acre’s Animal Sanctuary is another family favorite. School may be out, but learning continues at Fort Delaware, where everyone can discover what life used to be like on the frontier.

The outdoors here offer plenty of family-friendly hiking and biking trails. Checking out Catskill mountain ranger for a list of trails — there are more than two dozen — and many of them are within easy reach of restaurants serving Catskill-icious delights — from plant-based dishes to celebrity chef steaks — and always with kid-friendly menu items.

Live theater and concerts are a big part of the entertainment scene in the Sullivan Catskills Forestburgh Playhouse offers evening and afternoon matinee Main Stage shows and a Performance Academy for children. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, on the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Fair, offers open-air pavilion concerts all summer long. The Museum in Bethel Woods reveals the story of the 1960s and the history behind the Woodstock festival. There are also summer programs for children.

For more information or to book a stay, visit SullivanCatskills.com.