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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Heaven Hill Farm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Mountain Creek ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Mountain Creek Water Park

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. George Inn

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Vernon is located about 1 hour from New York City and is considered part of the New York Metropolitan Area.
  • Most people visit Vernon to enjoy the wide variety of outdoor recreational facilities available at the Mountain Creek Resort.
  • Here, outdoor enthusiasts can have year-round fun; in winter, the resort offers excellent skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
  • In summer, you can take on some challenging hikes, enjoy excellent mountain biking, or try the canopy zip tour and the ropes course.
  • There is also a golf resort where you can tee off surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
  • Children will also enjoy a visit to the Heaven Hill Farm to meet the animals, while the adults stock up on farm-fresh produce.

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