- TripBuzz found 53 things to do with kids in or near Hector, New York, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Horseheads and Penn Yan.
- From Hector Falls, Hector, NY to Smith Memorial Park, the Hector area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Waterfalls, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- Located west of Ithaca is Hector. The New York city is most popularly visited for its stunning waterfalls and nature landscape. Bordering Seneca Lake, residents and tourists enjoy water recreational activities such as boating, fishing and swimming. Other popular points of interest include the Seneca Wine Trail, local farms and the Finger Lakes National Forest.
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As an educational center belonging to the Paleontological Research Institution, the Cayuga Nature Center provides exhibits and activities for visitors to learn about nature. Activities at the center include a six-story tree house, a butterfly garden, animals, and night hikes.
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Founded in 2003, the Museum of the Earth studies the history of Earth and its life. The permanent exhibition features almost 3 million items, and cover domains like the glaciers and the coral reefs. Special programs are organized all around the year, such as the Fossil ID Day.
17.5 Miles
The Robert Treman State Park is popular for its waterfalls, the best known being the Lucifer Falls. 4.5 miles of trails connect all the falls. In here there are also camping areas, picnic tables, playing fields, and a pool. The Enfield Falls Mill and Miller's House is also in here.
17.7 Miles
As a fully functioning Amish farm, Weaver View Farms offers visitors a variety of baked goods, jams, quilts, and other handcrafted products to purchase. The farm's store is located in a 19th century barn.
17.9 Miles
Named after the creek which crosses it and after the many falls in it, the Buttermilk Falls State Park was founded in 1924 and has cabins, pavilions, playgrounds, as well as other amenities. The main activities which can be performed in here are fishing, hunting, and hiking.
18.2 Miles
A professional regional theater, Ithaca's Hangar Theatre presents a variety of dramatic and musical productions. They host children's theater, educational programs, art exhibits, and even avant garde and experimental drama.
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Cass Park Rink & Pool features not only an ice rink and swimming pool, but also has 4 tennis courts and 20 athletic fields. They also have playground equipment, an exercise trail, and a picnic pavilion.
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A charter boat tour and fishing trip company, Keuka Big Foot Charters - Private Tours offers guided trips on Hammondsport's Keuka Lake. The company provides rods, lures, and coolers for storing the day's catch.
18.9 Miles
Located on Cayuga Lake, Stewart Park features a carousel along with access to the lake for fishing and swimming. The park offers facilities for baseball, softball, golf and tennis, a children's playground, a bird sanctuary and a duck pond.
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Children and adults alike are welcomed at the Sciencenter, where they can find more than 250 hand-on exhibits, various programs such as the Moto-Inventions Day, an outdoor science park, as well as a miniature golf course. There is also a gift shop on the premises.