two by two zoo is so professional. loved when they come to visit our nursery school. the…read morechildren love this as well as the teacher.

Hands down, the best birthday party activity for my twins. The Two by Two Zoo was amazing. My kids…read moreand all dozen plus friends got a chance to interact with several animals, including a bearded dragon, chinchilla and baby kangaroo! They were great with all of the kids, fielding questions left and right and making each child felt heard and ensuring that all the animals were treated well. My place was spotless afterwards. Highly, highly recommend!!

We discovered the Mid‑Hudson Discovery Museum on our way home from Dassai Blue, and it turned out…read moreto be one of the best surprises of the day. The museum is packed with clever, interactive exhibits -- magnets, air pressure, lights, balls -- all designed in ways that make both kids and adults want to jump in and play. My son couldn't get enough of the air tubes shooting handkerchiefs into the air and the ping‑pong ball launcher that sends balls through a basketball hoop. The Hudson River fish exhibit was genuinely interesting, and the porcupine was a fun highlight. It's easily one of the best interactive science museums we've visited. My son didn't want to leave and immediately asked to return the next day. We'll absolutely be back.

Went on the weekend on a Saturday with my grandson and daughter. Don't let the size fool you it was…read morepacked with so many activities. We were there almost 4 hrs! I would come again. Only complaint is that I am in a wheelchair and the ramp going in was not cleared wide enough of the snow and the one part was ice.

Just came back from a family vacation at the ranch. First time there (since I was a little kid) and…read morewe had an amazing time! Loved the all-inclusive aspect and the fact that we could do a little at a time and hang out in the room whenever we wanted. Sports and games all over the property makes it easy to have fun, plus lots of places to relax. The food was delicious and the staff was super helpful and friendly.

If you were to choose between Rocking Horse Ranch and Great Wolf Lodge, it's an easy choice. Yes,…read moreRocking Horse Ranch is more expensive but there is an endless amount of activities for the kids to do. We came on the coldest weekend of the year but my kids had a blast skiing, snow tubing, horseback riding, pony rides, arcade, game room, playing laser tag, swimming in the pool, the outdoor hot tub, and the nightly shows. Food is included in the price and it is buffet style for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is not but you are more than welcome to order more and take things to go. There's snacks available between lunch and dinner but there's also hot chocolate/coffee available all day long with some pastries. The only downside were the rooms. They are connected so if you have loud neighbors, you won't be getting good sleep. Overall, my kids loved the place and want to go back soon. I guess we'll have to wait for another Black Friday deal.

Great first experience at this spot: friendly and helpful staff, good facility…read more We went as a group of 3 with the $90 staff belay option. This is a good option for beginners and if you just want to start climbing and not worry about learning belaying. Anna was so supportive and helpful. The staff member helping you really does make or break the experience. We were given the harness to step into as well as shoes that should fit snugly. Then we started at the beginner wall to get our feet wet. We moved on to a few other walls, one with an automatic belay. The climbs are marked by difficulty level so a 5.8 is harder than a 5.5, for example, based on ease, size of the holds. You follow the color of your climb basically. We all got a good workout. An hour is good because you need to rest in between climbs usually. Perhaps the instruction option for 5 people would give you more techniques but this was fine for us. The space isn't that big but we didn't feel cramped. However if it was crowded you probably would have to wait. But no problems today on a Sunday at 11:30 am. If you have workout gloves they'd probably help with callouses on the hands. We didn't try the regular free climbs. There's cubbies to put your shoes and bags and lockers in the bathroom if you have a lock. I wouldn't want to bring anything valuable in there because there's a lot going on and someone intent on mischief could have a field day... hopefully not though! They seem to offer membership options and events. No issues parking. I would come back!

It's great to have a gym on this side of the river, not only boulder/scramble but also belay. There…read moreare even some pulley systems to self belay if you don't have a buddy. Safety is #1 here, the paperwork as a first timer and the orientation was *extensive*, so carve out 10 minutes for that. They do test you on belay abilities before they let you belay someone, which includes tying knots to the harness and carabiners. If you don't pass, you can't belay someone else but you can still use the self pulley belays. There are spots to chill and regain grip strength, and the gym is pretty clean. Staff were helpful. One star less because they do not have half sizes for shoes. It motivates you to get your own but for those just getting into this sport and wanting to keep the investment to a minimum until you decide, it's not comfortable. It's a gym in the area so I'll take it. I went for a holiday deal for the day pass was $16 and shoes were $4, and they do charge for rental chalk. I honestly wouldn't go for any other pricing, so I'll be looking out for the deals to return again.

I was interested in providing entertainment for two children. The main focus was the trampolining…read more For an hour they thoroughly enjoyed themselves as I moved between areas and maintained their safety from enthusiastic other children, inappropriate props and poor choices. Overall they had a fantastic time. There was a lot to take part in which we had neither the time nor desire to do so on this visit (skating rink, pickleball, video game arcade, billiards and golf). I appreciated the age segregation as it prevented horseplay from older aged ones from harming younger children. The restrooms seemed far from the play area. It was a great source of entertainment but you have to keep a close eye on small children. My one criticism was that there were props in one of the play areas that were very heavy and could harm someone if they hit someone; they also posed a tripping hazard. They were shaped like a giant Swiss cheese wheel. Bounce is conveniently located in the Galleria Mall, so there is ample free parking.

Just go to fun max. Went on a Saturday morning. Was greeted…read morecoldly and told to go the front desk if I wasn't there for a bday party. Fine, but when I asked where because it was our first time, she just pointed generally. Not a great first impression. Multiple attractions closed. No attendee for mini golf, multiple employees walked by or just informed me I needed to wait (and no indication whether anyone was in their way, etc). Same experience again waiting for roller skates (and again when we realized we were given 2 left skates). Multiple employees had no idea what the "all day pass" was and kept asking me to buy additional tickets to things. Laser tag was running but we weren't allowed to go just the two of us - needed to wait for a bday party. (Shout out to the laser tag attendee tho - he was very kind). $10 arcade card was empty (they rectified it, but annoying to have to wait again). Arcade games ate credits or didn't have balls/etc to actually play. So many staffing/operational breakdowns, just not worth it.

The owners treat you like family great people are great farmatainmet amusements…read more Plus they invest for future seasons ahead

I can only review donuts here because I didn't buy anything else. I ordered a dozen donuts and I…read morenoticed there were plenty of donuts in the bakery that were freshly made. The kid said some were a little small so I gave you a few extra. I should've checked the box before I left because I would've preferred a dozen regular donuts not what I got. I think they were trying to get rid of another kids practice donuts? Odd for $15. Not much flavor, tasted more like old oil than cider and they didn't taste fresh. So many other farms nearby so I'll try others next trip. They're just not as good as other local farms donuts. Ambiance was nice, a decent stop for kids but cider way too expensive so I skipped it.

This is the largest indoor play center in Westchester/Duchess County and it's a great place to tire…read moreout your kids during a cold/rainy/snowy day. Pros: - With 80,000 sq. ft. of entertainment, there is so much to do for kids of all ages - toddler play area, trampolines, rock climbing, ninja warrior courses, dodgeball, slam-dunk basketball, arcade games, and vast playgrounds. Took my 5-year-old daughter and her friends and they didn't want to leave after 3.5 hours. - The carpet and some of the finishes glow in the dark, so in the evening time they turn off the lights for a fun afterparty experience - Plenty of comfortable seating for the adults Cons: - During our time, the septic tanks broke, resulting in a terrible smell by the back bathrooms. They had to leave a door open to relieve the odor so it was freezing by the toddler area. What was most frustrating was that nothing was announced or clarified over the speaker system and we had to ask around on what to do. My husband had to drive to BJs because he could not hold it anymore. - If they make the kids wear socks, they should enforce it on the adults as well to keep the germs out. Can't wait to come back!

Place is very clean! Staff is fantastic! Management was helpful…read more My kids had a great time! Would definitely go back!

This Spins Bowl location is decent and enjoyable with so much to provide. Like the Poughkeepsie…read morelocation, this one is convenient for those who live in this area. There are a number of bowling lanes to fit many people for a game, and there were no issues for us when we visited. The other activities that are provided are laser tag, arcade games, and also ax-throwing for enjoyment. No doubt, there's a lot to take in. The facility is pretty clean throughout the whole place, and do a very good job keeping it up. Time for a Spin!

Let's talk about last night…read more We came here to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday with a party of 10. When we first arrived, we were greeted by the employee at the front counter, who was friendly and seemed to be in a good mood. We paid $107 for an hour of bowling and headed to our lanes. About five minutes later, management approached us and said that one of our teenagers had called an employee the N-word. We were told we had to leave immediately and that we would not receive a refund. We were completely shocked. We had no idea what they were talking about, so we tried to understand what had happened. During the discussion, we were told the police had been called. At that point, I gathered my family and waited near the entrance for the officers. We asked for some explanation, security footage, or any details about the alleged incident, but we were told the employee was too upset to come out and explain what had happened. I want to give credit to the officers from the Wappingers police department, they handled the situation professionally and took the time to listen to both sides. After speaking with us and then with the employee, it became clear that she had overheard one of the teenagers using the N-word while talking among themselves, not directing it at her. That is a very different situation from what we were originally accused of. The officer then asked management to contact the owner about refunding our money, and thankfully we did receive a full refund. We left and spent the rest of the evening somewhere else. My biggest issue isn't that someone was offended, it's how the situation was handled. Before getting the facts, management accused our family of directing a racial slur at an employee, called the police, and attempted to remove us without a refund. That was embarrassing and upsetting for everyone involved. I left feeling that the situation was handled far too quickly without a proper investigation or giving our family an opportunity to explain what had actually happened. I hope management reviews its procedures so future customers are treated more fairly before such serious accusations are made.

Went there for a birthday party on 1.20.2024 and it was embarrassing. The entire place had no heat…read more Everyone had coats on, after 20 minutes I asked the gentleman at the front if the heat was on. He explains they lost heat last night and the room is trying to get to temperature. 2 hrs later it was still freezing. People had on coats, hats and gloves. Children were shivering with red noses. It was horrible and probably the same temperature as outside on a January NY winter day. It was a horrible experience. I kept my kids jackets on the entire time, if we were not at a birthday party I would have left. Pizza took forever, service was horrible, the kids working had no clue what was going on. After both my kids ate their pizza they both wanted another piece of pizza. I asked the staff for 2 more pieces of pizza for 2 children in the party and they explained the host only paid for one slice per kid. I then persisted to speak with the gentlemen in charge. He advised the same thing. From my perspective the children are freezing the entire party was uncomfortable. They could not give 2 more pieces of pizza! The place should have closed that day and rescheduled events. I will never be back there. The bathrooms are a whole other story - completely unsanitary. This building needs a full renovation. Cannot imagine what their kitchen looks like if this is how they treat the front of house. If you want to go roller skating take the extra drive to Wood n Wheel across the river in Ulster park, in my opinion. Much cleaner and attentive staff.

People are very kind. Bathrooms very well just a little slippery and hard to have skates on but…read moreoverall great!

My wife gave me a surprise birthday present this year - a cooking lesson with Cynthia Madden! I…read morenever developed an affinity for kitchens and cooking. But Cynthia made it fun. We made chicken piccata and gnocchi that I ate every day for a week- it was so good. I was apprehensive being so close to sharp knives and utensils and to hot burners and ovens. But Cynthia explained how to approach those things and made the environment feel manageable and the tools interesting. I would recommend her to anyone looking to feel competent in the kitchen.

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