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Orange County, N.Y. – You don\u2019t need a big travel budget to maximize a full day of fun and exploration in \u00a0Orange County, New York. From charming downtowns and handmade treats to family attractions and mountain trails, these three one-day itineraries pack plenty into a day of wonder while keeping the total around $100, all an hour from New York City.<\/p>\n
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You might even have enough left over to take home a souvenir such as a handmade craft or work of art. And the scenery? That\u2019s free.<\/p>\n
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Here are three ways to spend the day: an itinerary for couples, one for families and one for outdoor adventurers. Follow one as written, or mix and match activities to create your own affordable getaway with Orange County Tourism and Film\u2019s trip planner,\u00a0pickocny.com\/itineraries<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Couples Day: Small-Town Warwick, Farm Fresh + Craft Drinks<\/p>\n
Theme:\u00a0A leisurely day with beautiful scenery, good food and time to wander.
9 a.m.\u00a0Explore downtown Warwick, N.Y. Stop for breakfast in your choice of eatery. ($15-$20). Wander and peruse stores such as Frazzleberries Country Store, Village Bungalow and LightClub Curiosity Shoppe. Want to linger? Get a coffee at Caf\u00e9 e Dolci \u2013 New York ($10-$12).<\/p>\n
Noon.\u00a0Lunch at\u00a0Pennings Farm<\/a>,\u00a04 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, N.Y.<\/a>\u00a0($40-$50) Lunch in the barn-style setting of the Harvest Grill, with seating inside or outside in pleasant weather. Then check out the marketplace.\u00a0penningsfarmmarket.com<\/a><\/p>\n
3:30 p.m.\u00a0Go for a craft beverage. Take the scenic route to enjoy the landscape, then stop for beer, wine or spirits. A couple of options:<\/p>\n
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Families: History, a Picnic Lunch and Mini Golf<\/p>\n
Theme:\u00a0Things kids can see, touch and explore.
10:00 a.m.\u00a0Museum Village of Old Smith’s Clove<\/a>,\u00a01010 Route 17M, Monroe, N.Y.<\/a>
Noon:\u00a0Pack a picnic lunch. ($20-25) Picnic at\u00a0Crane Park and Airplane Park<\/a>,\u00a0Millponds Parkway, Monroe, N.Y.\u00a0Scenic Crane Park features two ponds, one with a gazebo on a small island. Let the young ones play on Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible playground equipment at Airplane Park.<\/p>\n
2 p.m.\u00a0The Castle Fun Centre<\/a>,\u00a0109 Brookside Ave., Chester, N.Y.<\/a>\u00a0Play mini golf. ($40-45). Play 18 holes in a lively, colorful setting. Castle also offers a host of family fun activities including go karts, a zip line, Dragon Coaster and bowling.\u00a0tinyurl.com\/PickOCNYCastleFun<\/a><\/p>\n
Estimated family-of-four budget:
Mini Golf $40-45
Adventurers: Hike, Explore & Discover<\/p>\n
Theme:\u00a0Spend the day outside, get exercise and see Orange County from its highest point.
8:30 a.m. Hike\u00a0Schunnemunk Mountain<\/a>, Otterkill Road, New Windsor, N.Y.
11:30 a.m. Picnic at the Peak.\u00a0Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at the peak of Schunnemunk Mountain or another park. $15-20). You\u2019ll keep costs down and linger over lunch with a view.<\/p>\n
1 p.m.\u00a0Storm King Art Center<\/a>,\u00a01 Museum Road, New Windsor, N.Y.<\/a>
3:30 p.m.\u00a0Brotherhood Winery, America\u2019s Oldest Winery<\/a>,\u00a0100 Brotherhood Plaza, Washingtonville, N.Y.<\/a>
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\nArea:\u00a0Warwick<\/p>\n
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\n\tAt\u00a0Drowned Lands Brewery<\/a>,\u00a0251 State School Road, Warwick, N.Y.<\/a>,\u00a0sip one of their IPAs, fruited sours or a different treat, like the pumpkin cider, on Wawayanda Creek. Listen to live music or check their calendar for special events. ($20-$30)\u00a0tinyurl.com\/PickOCNY-DrownedLands<\/a>
\n\tPrefer wine or spirits? Visit\u00a0Warwick Valley Winery, Distillery and Orchard<\/a>,\u00a0114 Little York Road, Warwick, N.Y.<\/a>\u00a0Sample wines such as the popular Harvest Moon white or Black Dirt red, or their spirits including Warwick Gin or their Black Dirt bourbon or rye. (Tastings start at $8 for wine, $12 for spirits.) Admission is charged on weekends in September and October, when visitors enjoy live music.\u00a0tinyurl.com\/PickOCNYWarwickWinery<\/a>
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\nDowntown Warwick: $15-$30
\nLunch: $30-$40
\nCraft beverage: $20-$30
\nTotal: $65-$101<\/p>\n
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\nArea:\u00a0Monroe-Chester
\nTarget budget: $75 to $110 for a family of four<\/p>\n
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\nThe open-air museum re-creates a late-19th-century village, with historic buildings, trades and demonstrations. ($20-40)\u00a0museumvillage.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nMuseum Village: about $20-40
\nPicnic Lunch: $20-25<\/p>\n
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\nTotal: $75-$110<\/p>\n
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\nArea:\u00a0New Windsor-Newburgh
\nTarget budget: $100 for two<\/p>\n
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\nGet out early for a hike among the 3,300 acres of Schunnemunk State Park. Challenge yourself to reach the summit, Orange County\u2019s highest point at 1,664 feet.\u00a0tinyurl.com\/PickOCNY-Schunn<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nLook at Storm King as more than an art museum. It is an art-and-landscape adventure on 500 acres of meadows, hills, woods and varied walking terrain. Admission for two is $56 on peak weekends in fall.\u00a0tinyurl.com\/PickOCNY-SKAC<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nFinish the day with an unguided tasting of five wines, for $15 per person. Or splurge a little and join a group tour of the network of underground wine cellars, with a tasting, for $25 per person. \u00a0tinyurl.com\/PickOCNY-Brotherhood<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nHike: Free
\nLunch: $15-20
\nStorm King: $56
\nBrotherhood Winery: $30-50
\nTotal: roughly $100-$125 for two<\/p>\n
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