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Jul-17-09, 10:45 AM
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Consider these ideas for a fun staycation; a kayak trip to a wild offshore island chain, a train trip back to the time of the Great Depression, world class modern art alongside a scenic river and family fun at a dude ranch. What do they all have in common? Each are easily accessible to residents of the New York metropolitan area seeking staycations without using automobiles.


“This is a real winner,” said Catherine Sidor, executive director of the Fairfield County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, describing the Norwalk Islands Kayak Trail, wherein outdoorsy folk looking for a quick adventurous escape from the ordinary can take the New Haven line to the Norwalk train station, walk to the nearby kayak outfitter, who will provide rental kayaks and a van ride to Long Island Sound. From there, a mile or so of paddling brings kayakers to the 23 islands of the Norwalk Island chain, a half dozen of which are open to the public, three of which allow overnight camping.


The train to the kayak is accessible from Greenwich, Fairfield and Westport, as well, with kayak outfitter connections available in all those locales. Information is available at visitfairfieldcountyct.com


The Hudson Valley also offers car-free vacation and staycation opportunities for families. The 500-acre Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, N.Y., (across the river from Poughkeepsie) will meet your family at the train or at Stewart International Airport and when the fun of water slides, pools, fireworks, campfires and horseback riding is done, will take you back to the station or airport.


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