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Baby Goats are plentiful at Clover Brooke Farm

What's So Great About a Farm Tour? Our farm tours focus on education, representation and how to best interact with our animals We take time to teach people about the significance and history of our animals, how to safety and responsibly interact and how we can co-exist with them. Farm tours can help children and adults learn the importance of several farm animals and present them in a new, unique way. After all, how many kids can say they've seen an alpaca or llama? How about meeting mini donkeys and our unique and friendly Pygora Goats ? The Animals On Our Farm Tours When you type "farm tours near me," most tours try to surprise you with ordinary, everyday domestic animals with which you've likely already had an interaction. At Clover Brooke Farm, we provide several unique and vibrant animals that love attention. We want to share with you the journey many of our animals have taken. Each furry (or fuzzy) companion no doubt has a tale to tell.So many very friendly animals to visit.

Farm Tour at Clover Brooke Llama/Alpaca/Goat Farm

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Fall foliage on the Hudson River

Delight in views of the scenic Hudson River shoreline during this 90-minute cruise from Kingston, NY. Step aboard the Rip Van Winkle, find a comfortable seat and watch the picturesque natural scenery glide by as you listen to engaging narration from your guide. Travel south to Hyde Park, taking in views of the Catskill Mountains, sumptuous estates, sleepy villages and historic lighthouses.

Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Llama/Alpaca Hike and Farm Tour

Llama/Alpaca Hike and Farm Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Catskills Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway with this self-guided tour. Only two hours from New York City, this 52-mile journey along State Route 28 takes you through charming villages and lush landscapes, showcasing spectacular mountain views and vibrant fall foliage. Each stop offers its blend of natural beauty and quaint rural charm, ensuring a picturesque and enjoyable adventure through the heart of the Catskills. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Catskills Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hugs and Hike with the Goat Rescues at Frederick Farm Sanctuary

Spend a delightful day in the company of rescued goats at Frederick Farm, where you can engage in hands-on goat therapy. Wander along scenic trails on a leisurely hike through the forest, all while bonding with some of the friendliest goats you’ll ever meet. Learn about their unique stories and personalities, share laughs with goat-themed jokes, and test your skills during a goat scavenger hunt. The experience wraps up with plenty of affection, including hugs and scratches, ensuring that everyone leaves with a memorable sticker of their favorite goat. Perfect for all ages, this unique activity promises joy and connection with nature and animals.

Hugs and Hike with the Goat Rescues at Frederick Farm Sanctuary

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Catskill Mountains road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the world's largest kaleidoscope, a scenic gondola ride that offers fantastic panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains, and a large reservoir known for its beautiful panorama and recreational opportunities. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you. - Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location - Travel at your own pace - Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed - Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use - Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates - Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway

8 hours to 1 dayFree Cancellation

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The Walkway Over the Hudson

Walkway Over the Hudson & Wineries- Private Transport

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Candlestock's Magical Candle Making Experience

Join us at Candlestock's Wax Imagination Studio for a hands-on candle-making experience that sparks creativity and fun. Choose from a variety of projects, including dipping beeswax tapers, rolling customized candles, candle cupcakes, crafting your own scented masterpiece using essential oils, and much more! Each workshop lasts about 90 minutes, offering a unique opportunity to create personalized candles to take home. Perfect for friends, families, and special occasions, this workshop caters to all ages 6 and up. Remember, children ages 6-13 must be accompanied by an adult, ensuring a delightful experience for everyone involved.

Candlestock's Magical Candle Making Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hudson Valley Wineries- Private Transport- OR brewery/distillery

Benmarl Winery is America's oldest Vineyard! When you accompany that fact with a company that will bring you to and from your locations with professionalism, reliability and friendliness, you can't go wrong! We can't wait to book your reservations, make your itinerary, provide you with transportation (by us or one of our partnered transportation companies). You'll love all 3 of your winery stops for the day! Visit our website for more detailed information. Hotel accommodations are available upon request. Send us an email and we'll be happy to book you in a hotel or a private vacation rental (VRBO or Airbnb). Depending on availability, it may be necessary to visit different comparable local wineries than listed. Whichever winery we choose will also be enjoyable of course! We have lots of wineries in our area. We also can conduct your winery tour in other areas than what's listed such as Dutchess County, Ulster County, Columbia County and or Orange County. Email us for questions.

Hudson Valley Wineries- Private Transport- OR brewery/distillery

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Rare Rhinebeck, NY Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Rare Rhinebeck, NY Scavenger Hunt

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Windham Transportation Only from NYC

Ikon Pass holders love WIndham Mountain but you will have to visit the mountains website to reserve the day.With over thirty years of reliable NYC ski and snowboard bus trips to Hunter and Windham mountains, Urban Sherpa dominates today’s winter adventure industry and remains New York City’s most popular skiing and snowboarding bus operator. with varied options for purchasing lift tickets, rentals, and lessons. Join our experienced leaders aboard our Urban Sherpa luxury motor coaches for single-day adventures. Urban Sherpa is an online travel portal organizing seasonal-specific single and multi-day adventure coach tours from New York City. In winter enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or just a trip to the mountains and need transportation from NYC, can board our own fleet of luxury motor coaches.

Windham Transportation Only from NYC

1 dayFree Cancellation

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Adventure Hike with the Goat Herd at Frederick Farm Sanctuary

Explore the Catskills like never before by hiking alongside a lively herd of rescued goats. This 2 mile trek takes you through beautiful forest trails, where you'll encounter streams and wildlife while foraging for the goats' favorite snacks. The journey lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your group's pace, and concludes with a meet-and-greet with smaller breed goats, each with their unique rescue story. Perfect for active animal lovers aged 14 and up, this experience offers a delightful blend of hiking, nature, and goat companionship.

Adventure Hike with the Goat Herd at Frederick Farm Sanctuary

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Catskills Canyoning in Catskill Park NY

This immersive four-hour excursion offers a comprehensive "canyoneering" experience that transforms the rugged terrain of Catskill Park into a natural obstacle course. Throughout the journey, you will engage in a variety of high-energy maneuvers, including rappelling directly through the spray of thundering waterfalls, navigating polished stone chutes on exhilarating natural rock slides, and wading through the pristine, crystal-clear pools of a deep river canyon. To ensure you can focus entirely on the adventure, we provide all the necessary professional-grade gear, including a technical climbing harness, rappel device and safety helmet. It is a fast-paced, multi-sensory trek that combines technical rope work with the raw beauty of Upstate New York’s river systems, making it an ideal choice for those looking to hike, climb, and swim all in one outing.

Catskills Canyoning in Catskill Park NY

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Ice Climbing In Catskill Park NY

Embrace the peak of the cold season by joining us for an immersive winter adventure that transforms the vertical ice of frozen waterfalls into a world-class climbing arena. During this comprehensive five-to-six-hour excursion, you will experience the unique thrill of scaling shimmering ice pillars and frozen cascades that range in height from manageable 35-foot flows to daunting 100-foot pillars, depending on your chosen location. We remove the barrier to entry for this technical sport by providing all the specialized gear required—including ice tools, crampons, and cold-weather climbing equipment—so you only need to arrive with a sturdy sense of adventure and a drive to reach the top. Whether you are a beginner looking to swing an ice tool for the first time or an experienced climber seeking longer pitches, this full-day trip offers ample time to master technique and enjoy the serene, crystalline beauty of a winter landscape in its most dramatic form.

Ice Climbing In Catskill Park NY

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Goat Walkabouts Herding in the Catskills

Step back in time and embrace an ancient agricultural tradition with a hands-on goat herding experience in Hobart. Step into the role of a shepherd for a few hours, traveling alongside a lively herd of cashmere goats as they explore 30 acres of pristine meadows, woodlands, and creeks. Listen to the gentle jingle of their bells and learn their language while gaining a deeper appreciation for sustainable farming and land stewardship. This unique outdoor activity offers a rare opportunity to connect with nature, engage with charming farm animals, and experience the rhythm of the countryside.

Goat Walkabouts Herding in the Catskills

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Wonderful Woodstock Scavenger Hunt

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Wonderful Woodstock Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle to make the most of your Eastern USA road trips. As you drive, hear stories play automatically as you explore scenic drives, national parks, lakeshores, and historic parks. This is the ultimate collection of 14 iconic destinations, including Acadia, Blue Ridge Parkway, Catskills, Florida Keys, Great Smoky Mountains, Lake Superior, Outer Banks, Shenandoah, and Vermont’s Route 100. A memorable adventure awaits on America's iconic roads. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one bundle per vehicle.

Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour

7 daysFree Cancellation

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Kayak into the Ramshorn Wildlife Sanctuary

Immersing yourself in the winding, pristine waterways of the Ramshorn Livingston Wildlife Sanctuary alongside a true local expert transforms this kayaking adventure from a simple paddle into a journey of discovery. As a native to the area who has spent years intimately studying this unique ecosystem, your guide brings the landscape to life with insider knowledge of its diverse flora and fauna that you simply won't get anywhere else. Paddling the twists and turns of Ramshorn Creek puts you right in the heart of nature, offering an unmatched vantage point to quietly observe majestic bald eagles and other native wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Combining deep local expertise with a tranquil, immersive on-the-water journey, this experience delivers an authentic, educational, and deeply personal connection to the sanctuary's hidden wilderness.

Kayak into the Ramshorn Wildlife Sanctuary

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Healing Hugs with the Goat Rescues at Frederick Farm Sanctuary

Connect with the affectionate goats of Frederick Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary for a heartwarming experience. In a cozy setting, either inside the barn or outside surrounded by nature, visitors will enjoy quality time with these rescued goats, learning their unique stories and personalities. Relax on blankets or hammocks as soothing music plays in the background, fostering a tranquil atmosphere for hugs, cuddles, and photo opportunities. This intimate gathering emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction, making it a perfect escape from the everyday hustle.

Healing Hugs with the Goat Rescues at Frederick Farm Sanctuary

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Nutty New Paltz, NY Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Nutty New Paltz, NY Scavenger Hunt

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Paint with Rescued Goats at a Hudson Valley Sanctuary

Unleash your creativity in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by adorable rescue goats with us. This two-hour session invites you to explore various art materials as you paint alongside these affectionate and playful animals. With a brief introduction to the sanctuary and its mission, participants can express themselves freely in a non-judgmental setting. All art supplies and complimentary beverages are provided, making it a perfect outing for anyone aged 13 and up. Bring a friend and let the goats inspire your artistic journey.

Paint with Rescued Goats at a Hudson Valley Sanctuary

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Guided Half-Day Hikes in the Catskills

Discover the scenic beauty of the Catskill Mountains on a guided half-day hike, perfect for adventurers of all levels. Over the course of 3-4 hours, traverse 2-5 miles as you learn about the area’s geology and history. With a maximum group size of 6, you’ll receive personalized attention while enjoying stunning views and capturing memories through candid photos taken by your guide. Enjoy light snacks, and feel free to tackle optional challenges that await along the trails. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enhance your hiking skills.

Guided Half-Day Hikes in the Catskills

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Discover New York GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)

Discover New York GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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