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Trailside Museums & Zoo occupies a section of the Appalachian Trail in Bear Mountain State Park, overlooking the Hudson River. Visitors walk a fully paved, self-guided trail past exhibits of non-releasable native animals and four distinct museums. The Herpetology Museum displays live reptiles, amphibians and fish. The Geology Museum showcases geologic specimens and local rock formations. The Nature Study Museum houses small animal specimens including insects, birds and mammals. The History Museum interprets Native American artifacts, colonial history, Revolutionary War displays and the legacy of Boy Scouts founder Dan Beard. Along the trail, visitors encounter native plants, forest habitat and scenic views. The site suits families with young children and people with limited mobility, as the main trail and zoo terrain are paved, though some areas are hilly. A typical visit lasts one to two hours. Trailside is located in Bear Mountain State Park on the western bank of the Hudson River near the Bear Mountain Bridge.
Hours: Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PMHours via Google Maps · read on
3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 24 – 25Event
Halloween-themed weekend with free donuts and hot cocoa, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, and making animal enrichment. Families wear not-so-spooky costumes; no registration required.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Sat. & Sun. October 24 & 25 Boo at the Zoo”
Dec 5Event
Winter celebration at the zoo with activity stations for making enrichment presents for animals, learning about winter adaptations, and holiday crafts. Bear Mountain also offers ice rink, merry-go-round, and hiking trails.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Sat. December 5 – Holiday in the Park”
Dec 12Event
3-mile hike starting at Bear Mountain Inn, following the Appalachian Trail 1.5 miles to Perkins Memorial Tower with 800+ stairs and 1,131 feet elevation gain. Moderate to Hard difficulty.
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“Sat. December 12 – Hike Bear Mountain Inn to Perkins Tower via Appalachian Trail”
Trailside Museums & Zoo publishes its own offers, and when trailsidemuseumsandzoo.org was last read, on , there was none.
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