Author, editor, and TV host Joanne Michaels, a longtime resident of the Hudson Valley, brings families with young kids a wealth of opportunities to have fun and explore this playground so near to New York City as well as dozens of attractions upstate and in the Berkshires. From picnic spots to cruises, Joanne finds activities that kids love and parents can enjoy.

* Educational sites, including parks, kid-friendly museums, historic sites, and nature centers
* Wintertime fun
* Many seasonal opportunities, like pick-your-own fruits and veggies
* Hiking, biking, zoos, and much, much more
* Family resorts

So the next time your brood screams We're bored! grab Let's Take the Kids! and find something to do that will delight, educate, fascinate, and entertain them.