Top 10 New York Family Resorts: Rocking Horse Ranch

A perfect getaway for active families, the Rocking Horse Resort in Highland, New York offers an action-packed vacation for young and old.

The perfect spot for both indoor and outdoor family activities, the Rocking Horse Resort is an all-inclusive resort north of Manhattan. Dine on three all-you-can-eat meals daily created by culinary expert Chef Michael Hoysardt. Looking for adventure? Enjoy the Big Splash indoor water park, open year-round, featuring a 230 ft. slide and water walk challenge. Great summertime activities include a climbing wall and a brand new bungee jumper. During winter, the resort owns a private winter park which includes a ski area, ice skating and horse drawn sleigh rides. Make sure to check out the Fun Barn with its foam factory, climbing wall and bounce structure! For some rest and relaxation send the kids to the children’s day camp, where they participate in supervised sports and games, while you unwind at the massage and facial center. The resort offers nightly entertainment including wild-west shows, circus shows and a bonfire where families participate in sing-a-longs and marshmallow roasts.

Looking for the ultimate family adventure? Look no further than the Rocking Horse Ranch, a perfect family getaway in New York.

Things to Know

Address

600 Route 44/55, Highland, NY 12528

Mountain range

Adirondack Mountains

Getting there

From New York City, take NYS Thruway Exit 18 (I-87 New Paltz exit) Turn right on to Route 299, drive 2.5 miles, take a right onto New Paltz Road; after 3/4 mile, take a right onto Pancake Hollow Road. Follow as it winds for 3.5 miles to Rocking Horse Ranch Resort.