The rolling farmlands, quaint villages and recreational attractions that surround the Resort are perfect for a day of exploration and new experiences. Enjoy our top picks for local wineries, fun adventures, shopping and more!
Located in the foothills of the Hudson Valley, Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery offers regular tastings as well as an on-site bakery/cafe & seasonal apple picking.
TreEscape Aerial Adventure Ropes Courses is a unique blend of wooden platforms built high in the trees and connected by exhilarating combinations of rope walks, obstacles, climbing elements and zip lines all located in a beautiful forested setting. Located 5 minutes away from Minerals Hotel.
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Guests can enjoy an educational tour at nearby Vernon Valley Farm, where the managing farm team utilize nature's synergies to create a fully sustainable farm. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of the farm, interact with various farm animals and harvest fresh fruit or vegetables in season. Vernon Valley Farm consists of over 270 acres, with exquisite views of our area.
Thrill seekers will love the reimagined Mountain Creek Waterpark! Enjoy a family-friendly activity with a focus on guest safety, with everyone enjoying their classic rides in a beautiful natural setting. Jump off the legendary Canyon Cliffs, navigate the Colorado River or float and relax in the wave pool. Outdoor summer fun is waiting just next door to Crystal Springs Resort.
Take a behind the scenes tour of Black Dirt Distillery and learn about the start to finish process of making spirits such as bourbon, rye, grappa and more. The tours leave from the tasting room at Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery.
With a variety of shopping venues, quaint antique stores, galleries and restaurants, the downtown of Warwick is not to be missed. Come discover friendly service, unique merchandise, exquisite finds and delectable dining. Just a short 20 minute drive from the Resort.
Space Farms Zoo & Museum is a 100-acre zoo and museum complex, and has over 500 live wild animals including lions, tigers, bears, leopards, jaguars, lemurs, buffalo, sheep, deer, goats, pigs, kangaroos, monkeys, llamas, hyenas, snakes and much more! Experience a different learning adventure every time you visit. The Space Farms Museum complex has 9 large museum buildings with over 50 antique cars, motorcycles, old horse-drawn carriages and sleighs, antiques and more. Just a 20 minute drive from the Resort.
Adventure awaits for beginner to experts at Mountain Creek Bike Park. The terrain is some of the best you’ll find on the East Coast. All with a full 1,040 feet of vertical serviced by a high speed open air gondola. The trails encompass rocky and rugged technical trails, rolling flow zones and more than 60 jumps and features.
Enhance your stay by visiting one of the many local farmer's markets located near the Resort. Select your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables, plus find fresh cider, pumpkins, jellies, butters, honey, and more.
N.J. is home to more than just the American Goldfinch, the beautiful golden-chested state bird. Although we're the 4th smallest state, there are over 325 species here! Come out with your binoculars to spot the distinctive red of a cardinal or the faded blue of a blue jay. Tune into their tweets and chirps as you peacefully enjoy the views.
As fall approaches, you'll love visting one of the scenic local orchards to pick-your-own apples for the perfect family bonding experience! Come early and avoid the crowds, plus pick up some fresh cider for the way home. Most orchards are located within a 15 minute car ride.
With leaves changing and fall in the air, there's nothing like wandering through an endless patch to find your perfect pumpkin. Discover a local farm with pumpkin picking and more just a short drive away.
What better way to spend your winter season than skiing on one of Mountain Creek's 167 skiable acres of pure snow. Our neighboring fun zone has brought mountains together, used jet engines to blow snow, invented new terrain to help guests learn easier, and in doing so, created a few Olympians along the way.
Winter only comes around once a year, so its time to get out and snow tube with the family. Take part in this exciting recreational activity which requires very little skill but guarantees loads of fun.
Snowboarders love the slopes of Mountain Creek. Our neighboring fun zone has brought mountains together, used jet engines to blow snow, invented new terrain to help guests learn easier, and in doing so, created a few Olympians along the way.
