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Summer Fun
& Weekend Getaways Guide

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New York City Summer and Vacation Guide

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The Great Escape

While New York City is the portrait of all things fast-paced and glamorous, sometimes all a New Yorker needs is to sit
on a porch and watch the summer unravel. Here are the best destinations for a long summer-weekend getaway.
By Paulina Malek

N
ew York’s Aurora, a small
village nestled on the east
shore of Cayuga Lake,
owes its beauty to the
restoration of its histori-
cal building like the 1833 Aurora Inn.
Guests will love the town, reminiscent
of a world created by MacKenzie-
Childs or Willy Wonka. charming shops, clean streets, and a
Although Vermont’s Montpelier
is the state’s capital city, it’s a small
town at heart. Guests can sift through
the city’s fine bookstores and enjoy
art-house film showings.
Skaneateles, a small town sitting
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on the north shore of Skaneateles
Lake, reminds visitors they’re in a dif-
ferent era. While the summer brings
modern bands on the lakefront, win-
ter brings costumed actors recreating
the Dickensian period.
Saranac Lake, more peaceful than
its counterpart Lake Placid boasts
several good restaurants and inns.
New York’s Letchworth State Park
(1 Letchworth State Park, 585-493-
3600) is touted as the “Grand Canyon
of the East.” There are many scenic
views and adventurous types can opt
to go whitewater rafting, kayaking, or
swimming.
Vermont’s Woodstock is a small
town perfect for exploring by foot
or bike. Guests can rest in the town’s
charming bed and breakfast inns.
The city of Saratoga Springs, is
described as having everything, includ-
ing excellent shopping, restaurants,
19th century mansions, and even
original bath houses tourists close to
the area used. While the area houses
affordable deals on motels and spas,
it’s best to visit the city before July 4 or
after Labor Day for smaller crowds and
cheaper prices.
Canandaigua, a small city on New
York’s Finger Lake is perhaps best
known for a collection of vibrant boat
houses suggestive of Holland or Scan-
dinavia. The lakefront, fun to peruse
at night, serves as the perfect roman-
tic spot for couples.
Vermont’s Grafton, a once deterio-
rating small town saved by wealthy
residents, now boasts beautiful and
historic buildings and interactive ex-
hibits at The Nature Museum, perfect
for a family-friendly visit.
For a weekend full of relaxation,
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peruse at night, serves as
the perfect romantic
spot for couples.

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Heating up
Our picks for a mix of energetic and leisurely summer activities
to beat the summer heat—and boredom
By Paulina Malek

O
ffshore Sailing School (23rd
St. & the Hudson River, (888)
454-7015) offers three and
five-day sailing courses consist-
ing of 1-1/2 hours of classroom
instruction each day, followed by six hours
of on-water instruction. It’s perfect for be-
ginners as well as more advanced sailors.
Ahoy!
the perfect activity for mingling and main-
taining a svelte figure.
The Marshall Chess Club (23 West 10th
St., 3 #2, (212) 477-3716), one of the oldest
chess clubs in the United States is offering
year round regular and special tourna-
ments aimed to encourage the study, play
and appreciation of the art of chess.

The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers
(Pier 60, 23rd & the Hudson River, (212)
336-6000), home to the largest indoor rock
climbing gym in the city offers a slew of
programs including bouldering workshops
and group climbs.
The New York Urban Professionals
Athletic League (155 West 72nd St.
eden pictures
Sunday Bowling League (23rd St. & the
Hudson River (212) 835-2695) is offering
a Meet & Greet “No-Tap” event on Aug. 22
and 29th at 7 p.m. The event serves as an
open bowling practice and a great way to
introduce newcomers interested in joining
the league.
The Honors Bridge Center (133 East

Suite 701 (212) 877-3614) is offering 58th St., (212) 230-1230) is presenting
basketball and volleyball leagues. It’s “Essence of Defense” by Grand Life Master

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Rick Zucker on Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-
12:30 p.m. Students will improve their
defensive skills and their scores.
NYC Swim (42 West 24th St., (310)
775-2459) is offering New Yorkers
the chance to swim their way across
the East River between Brooklyn and
Manhattan on July 30. Awards will be
presented to the fastest swimmers.
Manhattan Kayak Company (26th
Street and 12th Ave., (212) 924-1788)
offers courses and workshops in kayak
instruction. It’s a great excuse to gath-
er friends on a warm New York City
day to learn how to work the paddle.
Bike New York (475 Riverside
Drive, 13th floor, (212) 870-2080)
is offering a New York City Bike
Bonanza, a one-day event occur-
ring every Saturday until July 30
complete with free, fun activities
for the entire family. The event will
offer a Learn to Ride class, a kid’s
bike swap, and more.
Metrotennis Community
Tennis Association (281 Main
St., (718) 639-8936) is offering
corporate leagues, junior tennis
teams, and group lessons for
adult beginners, ideal for sport
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About Town
New York City is the perfect place to saunter through the city’s streets searching for something to do.
From lessons in the art of fencing to knee-slapping romance slip-ups, here’s a list of the most fun (and obscure)
things to do for an interesting summer weekend. By Paulina Malek
The Mercury Lounge (217 East Hous- photographs to be exhibited.
ton St., 212-260-4700) will present Black
Dog, a Led Zeppelin tribute at 7:45 p.m. Red Hook Park (155 Bay St., 212-360-
June 4. The show will feature classic tunes 2777) will present Dance Grand Moultrie
like “Dazed and Confused” and “Stairway with Malcolm Low free on June 25 at 7
to Heaven,” as any true Zeppelin show p.m. Low, one of America’s most celebrat-
should. ed choreographers, is teaching a master
class on modern dance infused with West
Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow St., African and hip-hop components.
(212) 243-6262) will feature Mike Birbig-
lia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend every Friday Gowanus Print Lab (54 Second Ave.,
at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 4 p.m. and 718-788-3930) will offer a three-hour
8 p.m. until June 25. Praised by critics for print-your-own-skateboard workshop on
its hilariousness, it’s filled with Birbiglia’s June 5 from 1-4 p.m. Priced at $140, this
stories of romance gone wrong. class is perfect for both beginners and
seasoned printers.
Sean Kelly Gallery (528 West 29th
St., 212-239-1181) is showcasing Rob- Brooklyn Botanic Garden (900 Wash-
ert Mapplethorpe: 50 Americans every ington Ave., 718-623-7200) puts on Home-
Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to grown, an event celebrating Brooklyn
6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 talent featuring live bands, chefs, writers,
p.m. Individuals across 50 states famil- and garden-inspired arts and crafts from
Washington Square Park (One
Washington Square East, 212-754-
6500) will present Adoptalozza, a
chance for New Yorkers to adopt dogs
and cats from animal shelters and
rescue groups from 11 a.m.-4 pm. June
4. This is a great family-friendly event
complete with a raffle and giveaways.
Keep cool at the Roger Smith Hotel
(501 Lexington Ave., (212) 755-1400)
and Ice Cream: A Global History on
June 6 from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Laura
Weiss, author of Ice Cream: A Global
History will lead the event ($45).
En garde! Bryant Park (Fifth Avenue
and 41st St., (212-768-4242) offers a
free fencing class with the masters
from Manhattan Fencing Center on
June 1 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. The class
also repeats every week on Wednesday

J. Bary
iar with Mapplethorpe’s work chose 12-6p.m. June 11. between June 6 and June 22.
Washington Square Park.

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May - nov Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library Concert Series 2, aug 6 Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library Summer Gala & Art
Erie Blvd Canajoharie, NY (518) 673-2314 Box Auction, 2 Erie Blvd Canajoharie, NY (518) 673-2314
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May – sEpt Fonda Speedway 2011 Race Season State Highway aug 7 Kaleidoscope 2011: Summer Art & Music Festival at the
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Performance and
Visual Arts Around Town From the posthumous work of Alexander McQueen to the sweet sounds of jazz,
this summer promises to offer an eclectic mix of events for every New Yorker By Paulina Malek

Blue Note Jazz Festival (830 Fifth Ave., (212) 360-

2756), an extension of the Blue Note Jazz Club is offer-
ing free performances by an array of acts like Chaka
Khan and Chris Botti throughout May and June.

SummerStage (69th Street and Fifth Ave., (212)

360-2777) will present the 9th Cine Fest Petro-
bras Brasil NY, complete with a showing of Elza, a
cutting-edge documentary followed by a live per-
formance by Brazilian samba star Mart’nália. (Free,
June 19, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.)

The Guggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Ave., (212)

423-3500) will continue to present The Great Up-
heaval: Modern Art from the Guggenheim Collection,
1910-1918 (until June 1). The collection features new
and experimental work by artists including Franz
Marc and Vasily Kandinsky.

The United Nations

International School
Franz Marc’s Yellow Cow.

UNIS Summer Program provides recreational, academic

& enrichment activities for children 4 to 14 years old, in a
friendly and supportive environment that fosters friendship,
develops sportsmanship and is nurturing in spirit.
Office of Special Programs
24-50 F.D.R. Drive (& 25th Street), NY 10010
Tel #: 1-212– 584-3083
Reggie
www.unis.org ljalilvand@unis.org
Jim Bowen

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Don’t Let Another Summer Go By Without
Looking & Feeling Picasso’s Violin Hanging on the Wall.
As Good As You Possibly Can!
Rubin Museum of Art (150 W. 17th
Specific Training Inc™ will come to you St., (212) 620-5000) will continue to
and help get you into the best shape of your life showcase Quentin Roosevelt’s China
until Sept. 19. The exhibition features
Start feeling much better about how you look and feel about 100 works of Naxi religious
every day. Whether you want to build muscle mass, lose art obtained by Quentin Roosevelt,
body fat or just tone-up in general, Specific Training™ will grandson of President Theodore
custom-design a program designed to realize your fitness Roosevelt and botanist-explorer
goals and help you reach your highest fitness aspirations. Joseph Rock in the early-to mid-
twentieth century.
Limited Time Offer (thru 6-30) for NY Observer
Summer Fun Guide Readers: SummerStage (69th Street and
Free initial consultation and 1-hr workout session Fifth Ave., 212-360-2777) will present
The Moth hosted by Andy Borowitz can Indian (One Bowling Green,
(no strings attached) and if you decide you’d like with stories by Pam Grier and other (212) 514-3700) will feature A Song
to continue, your choice of: special guests at 7:30 p.m. June 28. for the Horse Nation, free until July
Next four (4) 1-hr sessions @ $299.00 Proclaimed as one of the hottest liter- 7 at the George Gustav Heye Center.
ary tickets in town, this event is free. The exhibition displays paintings,
or ten (10) sessions @ $599.00
ornaments, and clothing to create
For more information or to book Museum of Modern Art (11 West the story of the horse’s influence on
your free trial session, please call 53rd St., 212-708- 9400) exhibits Native peoples.
Picasso: Guitars 1912-1914 until June
917 822 2683 6 ($12-$20). Assembled from card- The Metropolitan Museum of
Come on... Let’s do this! board, paper, string, and wire, this Art (1000 Fifth Ave., 212-535-7710)
work explores Picasso’s structural presents the long-awaited Alexander

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Cultivate your body, innovate your mind
experimentation. McQueen: Savage Beauty, a collec-
tion of McQueen’s contributions to
National Museum of the Ameri- fashion, until July 31 ($10-$20).

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true horse-lover."

Summer Camp 2011 starts June 26

Visit our website for schedule, rates, and application. Or contact us directly for further information:
Col. and Mrs. Gerald Edwards, Keeseville, NY 12944, 518-834-9746
julie@willowhillfarm.com www.willowhillfarm.com

Resident High School Horsemanship Program, September—June

This program offers students an opportunity to live in a family
environment, experiencing first hand the joys and realities of a
working horse farm, while attending a nearby public or private school.
Visit our website for further information or contact us anytime.
”The year I spent at Willow Hill Farm was the best year of my life”

www.willowhillfarm.com

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Escape... Relax... Indulge.... Explore...

“Regional New England Cuisine….locally sourced,

expertly prepared, beautifully presented”.

We welcome you to experience our 160 pristine

acres set amongst the foothills of the lush Green
Mountains. Here is a place that is a pleasure for
the senses where the indoors and outdoors are
equally beautiful.

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Blue Water Grill.

The Tower Cottage

A Romantic Luxury B&B
for a year-round getaway Hot Lunch
Our picks for the best summer eats in the city.
Fully Restored 1883 Victorian By Paulina Malek
The Boat Basin Café (West 79th
Call for St., and the Hudson River, 212-496-
speCtaCular 5542) is the quintessential spot
for outdoor drinking and dining.
two night
Restaurant-goers will not only enjoy
weekday speCial grilled eats such as the North Atlantic
salmon, but the gorgeous view of the
Hudson, to boot.
gourmet Breakfast
Alma Restaurant (187 Columbia
walking distance from St., 718-643-5400) is touted as the
nJ transit train station Mexican gem of Brooklyn. Aside from
a killer rooftop view, patrons will also
Convenient 90 minute trip love the chicken and cheese-stuffed
from Manhattan enchiladas.
Just a 2 block walk to the beach Bell Book & Candle (141 West 10th
St., 212-414-2355) prides itself on its
local, organic and sustainable food,
most of which is grown on its roof-
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top garden. Another high point? The
Phone: 732-892-2070 • Toll Free: 1-877-Romanze • (1-877-766-2693) Manhattan My Way cocktail laced
www.TheTowerCottage.com with an orange zest garnish.
Barbuto (775 Washington St., 212-
924-9700) is an Italian spot with a bit
of an industrial feel, yet simultaneous
ambiance and coziness. Try Barbuto’s
recommended oven-baked salmon.
Blue Water Grill (31 Union Square
West, 212-675-9500) is rated as one
of the city’s most popular restau-
rants—and with good reason. Deliv-
ering an array of seafood and sushi,
including a ginger-soy lacquered
Chilean sea bass that’s perfect with a
glass of wine and a little jazz.
Big Apple BBQ Block Party (Madi-
son Square Park, 646-747-0584, 11
a.m. – 6p.m., June 11-12). The event
features award-winning food from
the country’s top chefs prepared for
more than 100,000 barbecue lovers
for just $8 per plate.

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Big Apple BBQ.
Alma Restaurant.
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Taste of Times Square (Broadway
Plazas between 42nd and 47th Sts.,
212-768-1560, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. June 6).
Time Square’s crowning restaurants
will be offering international dishes
priced from $1 to $5 at this outdoor
food and music festival.
A Taste of Thai (85 MacDougal St.,
212-673-8184, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m.-10
p.m., $95-$175) is a must-attend class
that teaches foodies how to use exotic
Thai ingredients to create dishes like
the Shrimp Tom Ka Gai and Chicken
Satay.
Meatpacking Meets Chelsea
(9th Ave. and West 13th St., 917-439-
2054, June 4, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $35
in advance and $45 at the door) is an
event supporting the NYC Lab School
for Collaborative Studies by offer-
ing sample dishes from two dozen
restaurants.
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Boat Basin Cafe.
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including BEST PLAY REVIVAL
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“
Alex Guarnaschelli (151 West 34th
St., (212) 239-1652), the star of The
A STUNNING
Food Network’s The Cooking Loft and
Alex’s Day Off, is offering a cook-
ing class featuring the same classic
American dishes that helped make
her a star (June 22, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.,
PULSE-POUNDING REVIVAL!”
– ADAM FELDMAN, TIME OUT NEW YORK
$95 per class.)
The Melting Pot Food Tour
(120 Essex St., (646) 209-4724) is a
glimpse into the Lower East Side’s LARRY
diverse culinary community. For $50,
you’ll have a chance to walk through KRAMER’S
hot spots like the Old Fashioned
Candy Store. We’re in.
Summer mixology courses (2960 DIRECTED BY
Illustration: Paul Davis
Broadway, (212) 854-4537) are being JOEL GEORGE C.
offered at Columbia Bartending Agen- AND
cy and School of Mixology. You can
choose from four accelerated sessions
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(and taste!) your own creations.
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181 East 78th Street

New York, NY 10021
The food is scintillating and the service exemplary. —The New York Times
Dependably superior for very grown-up dining … “Solicitous” service 212.772.DIEM (3436)
led by engaging owner, George Briguet. —Zagat 2003

Open 7 days for lunch and dinner • Room available for private parties Hours 11:30 AM -11 :30 PM
View our award-winning wine list on our website: www.leperigold.com

405 East 52nd Street • New York, NY 10022

(212) 755-6244 www.leperigord.com

Dutchess County Fair

August 23 – 28, Rhinebeck, NY
is your destination for family fun
with the 166th Dutchess County
Fair. 160 bucolic acres filled with
thousands of farm and exotic
animals, beautiful gardens and
horticultural displays, hundreds
of crafters and quality vendors
awaits you. Over 100 food ven-
dors are ready to serve you. Big
name entertainment, a HUGE car-
nival, antique museums, and free
shows can be found around every
corner. Visit dutchesfair.com for
more information and discount
tickets.

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Central PA’s Susquehanna River Valley

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing “Dinosaurs Come to Life” which fea-
country getaway for two, or an adven- tures life-size animatronic dinosaurs.
ture-filled vacation for the whole family, And don’t miss out on Knoebels Amuse-
consider the Susquehanna River Valley, ment Park, the country’s largest free-
a three-hour drive from New York City. admission amusement park. All rides
The tri-county region is made up of require tickets, but parking, admission,
dozens of historic downtowns including and picnic facilities are free. Set in an
two college towns -- Lewisburg and Se- old-growth forest, with meandering
linsgrove, home to Bucknell University streams winding through the park, it’s
and Susquehanna University, respec- an experience you won’t soon forget.
tively. Along the way, you’ll see historic The summer also features dozens of
covered bridges, pristine farmland and outdoor festivals, including Blueberries
roadside produce stands, mountain and Bluegrass (July 15), Antiques on the
vistas, and spectacular river views. Isle (July 17), Sunbury River Festival
“It’s a place where you’ll find authen- (August 20), and New Berlin Day, a large
ticity, from the personalities of our antiquing event (August 27).
downtowns to our customer service,” For more info, go to VisitCentralPA.
says Lisa Leighton, Marketing Director org or Facebook.com/SusquehannaRiv-
for the Susquehanna River Valley Visi- erValley
tors Bureau.
“In a given weekend you can visit
historic museums, do a wine tasting at
one of four wineries, canoe on the River,
pick your own berries, do some antiqu-
ing, and have a picnic lunch at a state
park. We even have a local business that
allows you to dine in a traditional Amish
home, eating traditional homestyle
foods. It gives you a sense of what the
Amish way of life is like,” says Leighton.
While the region boasts hundreds
of miles of scenic farmland, it’s not all
rural countryside. Booming college
towns like Lewisburg and Selinsgrove
give visitors the opportunity to experi-
ence a bustling downtown experience,
complete with historic architecture and
small town charm.
Downtown Lewisburg has a 1940s art
deco movie palace, the Campus The-
atre, that is currently being renovated,
including several floor-to-ceiling murals
that are being professionally restored. It
is expected reopen this summer. When
it does, it might take your breath away.
Kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy two
unique exhibits this summer at Clyde
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Dutchess County, New York
Explore nearby Dutchess County this summer! A
weekend getaway is just 90 minutes away, from
New York City to the Hudson Valley by car, train,
or bus.
Start your trip by traveling along the pictur-
esque Hudson River. Take a sightseeing cruise
on Empire Cruise Lines’ M/V Mystere in Pough-
keepsie. Stroll the Walkway Over the Hudson
1.25-mile linear park, a restored 1884 railroad
bridge, the country cousin of the High Line! At
212 feet above the river, the paved roadway
provides free access to the Hudson’s scenic land-
scape for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists,
and people with disabilities. ForSail offers para-
sailing at Shadows Marina in Poughkeepsie. Big
Bear Ziplines give you a birds’ eye view of Hyde
Park woodlands.
Tour six “Great Estates”: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Home, Presidential Library & Museum; Wilder-
stein, FDR’s cousins’ 1888 Victorian mansion;
Locust Grove Estate; Montgomery Place; and
Gilded-Age Staatsburgh and Vanderbilt Man-
sions. For traditional and contemporary art,
walk around Dia: Beacon, Riggio Galleries (and
the City of Beacon); Bard’s CCS-Hessel Museum;
and Vassar’s Loeb Art Museum, with a fine col-
lection of Hudson River school art.
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Bring home fresh produce, cheese and specialty
foods from our farms and farmers’ markets!
Tour and taste the Dutchess Wine Trail. Dine at
one of The Culinary Institute of America’s five
student-staffed restaurants, or try one of many
staffed by CIA graduates.
For family fun, cool off at Fishkill’s SplashDown
Beach, with the new Bob the Builder Splash-
Works. School may end soon, but learning con-
tinues at the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum.
A wealth of activities beckons for outdoor
enthusiasts. Spend the day hiking, biking, or
fishing on the Hudson or in mountain streams.
Try skeet shooting. Get out to the links at 16
championship courses. Horseback riding and
kayaking are available county-wide.
Dutchess has many B&Bs and inns, plus full-
service hotels. Whether you seek romance or
recreation, relax and savor your escape. Stay
in a village Victorian, renovated barn or relax
streamside at an antique-filled inn.
You deserve to discover Dutchess for a taste of
history, a world-class meal, and a full menu of
recreational choices. Visit www.DutchessTour-
ism.com
Inn at Pocono Manor
‘The historic Inn at Pocono Manor which opened in
1902, is the longest continuously operating resort
in the Pocono Mountains and one of the oldest in
North America. As ideal for romantic escapes as it
is for family holidays, the charming resort blends
a century of hospitality with the demands of 21st
Century travelers. Lovingly referred to as the “The
Grand Lady of the Mountains” and on the National
Registry of Historic Places, the Inn at Pocono
Manor opened at the turn of the last century as a
country retreat for Philadelphia Quakers and today
is an idyllic retreat available to everyone.
The picturesque all-season Inn, which is the
Pocono’s only pet friendly historic resort, boasts
237 beautifully renovated guestrooms, and 25,000
square feet of flexible event and wedding space that
can accommodate up to 500 guests. The Exchange
restaurant at Pocono Manor features superb dining
with an eclectic flair. The Old Lamplighter Lounge
serves specialty beverages and pub fare throughout
the day.
Complete recreational amenities are available at
the Inn at Pocono Manor resort, including 36 holes
of classic golf, horseback riding, trail rides, indoor
and outdoor swimming pools, the luxurious Laurel
Spa, fishing, clay shooting, tennis, hiking, and shop-
ping at the nearby Crossroads Premium Outlets.
Commanding views of the Pocono Mountains are
visible from all sides of the resort’s main build-
ing. Complimentary wireless Internet is available
throughout.
The Inn at Pocono Manor features two 18-hole clas-
sic golf courses, including the East Course dating to
1912, which was redesigned by Donald Ross in 1927
and has been host to golf legends like Sam Snead,
Arnold Palmer and Jerry Barber. In 1959, the West
Course opened.
A destination within the Poconos for over a centu-
ry, the 3000-acre Inn at Pocono Manor is less than
2 hours west of New York City and Northern New
Jersey, and just an hour north of Philadelphia.
For more information on the Inn at Pocono Manor
and for reservations, contact 800-233-8150 / 570-
839-7111, or visit www.poconomanor.com <http://
www.poconomanor.com/> .
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Talbot County – TourTalbot.org
On the eastern shore of the Chesa-
peake Bay, close to New York City
yet a world apart, visitors will find
a very special place…Talbot Coun-
ty, Maryland. Steeped in history,
blessed with natural beauty year
‘round, and dedicated to cultivat-
ing both its cultural sophistication
and its small-town pleasures, may
be the best- kept travel secret in
America.
This delightful blend of the old
and the new is on full display in its
three largest towns and an island.
Treasured for their differences,
proud of their shared heritage,
together they offer unparalleled
opportunities to relax, reflect, and
renew, Chesapeake-style.
St. Michaels, situated on the elbow
of a peninsula reaching deep into
the Chesapeake Bay, is cradled
between the historic Miles River
and Michener’s Broad Creek. Hav-
ing served as an important ship-
building center, site of a foiled
British attack in 1813, and seafood
processing center, St. Michaels is
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now a gathering spot for lovers
and laid-back leisure. Its maritime
museum, marina, tree-lined streets
and architectural treasures are the
perfect backdrop for the town’s
many fine shops, galleries an bou-
tiques.
Easton is a remarkable hybrid of
historical and hip, humming with
energy, pedestrian friendly, and
ranked as one of the best places to
live in the nation. Museums and
other cultural centers, festivals of
all sorts, historic sites, shopping,
convenient access to outdoor ac-
tivities, and a welcom-
ing, sophisticated
populace make Easton
a uniquely appealing
visitor experience
even for groups with
diverse interest.
Oxford, located south
of Easton on the Tred
Avon River, guards its
peaceful personality,
architectural integ-
rity, and small-town
virtues. A yachting
have, the town is so
beautiful, and deli-
cious. Yes – delicious!
The Robert Morris
Inn, Pope’s Tavern,
Latitude 38 Bistro &
Spirits, Masthead at
Pier Street Marina,
and Schooner’s Land-
ing will tantalize even
the most discerning
gourmand’s palate.
Tilghman Island,
well known as a water
lover’s wonderland,
is home to the last
commercial fleet of
lightning-fast oyster-
harvesting skipjacks. Surrounded
by the Chesapeake Bay and the
Choptank River, the island offers
a full range of water sport rentals,
unique sail and motor boat excur-
sions, one of the most active draw-
bridges in the world (for all its
small size), and ten mapped water
trails. For those who prefer to keep
their feet dry, Tilghman Island has
no lack of benches, porches, decks
and docks from which to appreci-
ate the entrancing beautify of the
bay, river and marshes.
Frost Valley YMCA
Established, in 1901, as one of the
nation’s first summer camps, Frost
Valley YMCA now provides four
seasons of outdoor, experiential and
educational getaways.
Frost Valley YMCA is a 6,000 acre
residential camping, environmental
education, and conference center
located in the heart of the “forever
wild” Catskill Mountain Preserve,
only 2.5 hours by car from New York
City and New Jersey. They offer var-
ied programming that ranges from
their well known Summer Camp
programs to Weddings and Wom-
en’s Wellness Weekends. They can
accommodate groups from 1 to 500
in size and offer an all-inclusive rate
that covers accommodations, meals
and lodging. The dining hall serves
plentiful meals that feature or-
ganic produce, sustainable fish, non
growth hormone meats and poultry,
free-range eggs, also vegetarian
options available at every meal and
fresh fruit available at all times.
And on most weekends September
through June, families can bond
over a wide selection of outdoor ac-
tivities that include boating and ca-
noeing on Lake Cole, arts and crafts,
hiking, climbing and horseback
riding along scenic Catskill trails.
Kids-Make-Movies
kids-make-movies allows your child
to write, direct, shoot, star and edit his
or her own short film. Classes, sum-
mer workshops and movie parties are
customized to the children’s interests
and abilities.
MAKE-A-MOVIE BIRTHDAY PARTIES:
Terrific for parties, kids-make-movies
brings all the necessary equipment
to your birthday location and works
with the kids to create a movie to-
gether! They can build your child’s
party around multitudes of themes
from Aliens to American Idol, or work
with the kids to come up with a story
or a news cast program. With a green
screen the film location can be any-
where from deep in the ocean to outer
space! The host child and a friend can
also learn how to edit the movie at the
kids-make-movies studio or have it
edited for them, and then share it with
all their family and friends. They will be
There’s also zip-lining, fly-fishing
and tubing in nearby mountain
streams. The Main Camp is only
5 miles from several of the Catskill
High Peak mountains.
“Camping” here doesn’t just mean
pitching a tent in the Great Out-
doors. Lodging ranges from cabins
and yurts to cottages, or standard
hotel rooms in a historic stone “cas-
tle” or the modern Lakeview Lodge.
They offer conference rooms and
auditorium space to groups looking
to hold meetings too. Frost Valley is
a special place for people of all ages.
For more information, visit their
website at frostvalley.org or email
them at info@frostvalley.org.
sure to remember this party for years
to come, and can watch the DVD time
and again, or even post it to YouTube!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: kids-make-
movies also provides private after
school movie making and stop-motion
animation classes, where kids learn
valuable storytelling and computer
skills in a fun environment.
WEEKLY SUMMER MOVIE WORK-
SHOPS: In weekly twenty-hour work-
shops kids learn how to create their
own short movie or stop-motion ani-
mation together. June through August.
Workshops are at Riverside Drive/W
155 Street or kids-make-movies come
to you (throughout New York City, now
also in The Hamptons!)
For more information, contact Elke at
(917)650-5044 or elke@kids-make-
movies.com.
For additional details, log onto www.
kids-make-movies.com
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