1. Bear Mountain State Park

So named for the slumbering ursine appearance of rounded edges of the mountain, the park encompasses acres of rolling land overlooking Hessian Lake. The first section of the Appalachian Trial was created here in 1923, taking hikers south to the Delaware Water Gap. Now the park draws thousands of visitors each year to hike, boat, picnic, swim, cross-country ski, sled and ice skate. A zoo and trailside museum, along with an old-time carousel featuring figures of idigenous animals make this an outing particularly well-suited for families.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Park  Daily Sunrise-Sunset Pool (Summer)  Sun-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-7pm Museum  Sat-Sun 10am-4:30pm

Admission:

Park Parking $6 Other attractions, pool, ice rink, etc. Call for Details

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Website: Visit the Bear Mountain State Park website »

Type: Attractions, Family Friendly, Great Views, Museums, Outdoor Activities, Parks, Sightseeing, Skiing, Water Sports, Zoos

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