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The beloved American tradition of roller-skating still rolls on…and the Hudson Valley is where to find it at its best.
If you’re searching for a family-friendly activity that is just as exciting as it looks, give roller-skating a go. Whether you prefer to skate indoors or outdoors, the Hudson Valley is home to a variety of rinks and trails that are sure to bring out your inner skater.
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Find a skate-safe site near you by scrolling through the list of the region’s roller-skating spots.
Guptill’s Arena
New Loudon Road, Cohoes
Family-owned and -operated for over 70 years, Guptill’s holds the record for the world’s largest indoor roller-skating rink. Throughout the summer, the rink is open on Friday and Saturday evenings. However, after Labor Day, Saturday and Sunday afternoons are also open skating hours. In addition to the main rink, there are rinks for beginners and babies, an arcade, and a skate shop with the “largest skate inventory in the Northeast.”
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When you get hungry, treat yourself to one of 82 flavors of Guptill’s Ice Cream, located right next to the arena.
Hyde Park Roller Magic
Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
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Let the magic of skating surround you at Hyde Park Roller Magic, which is open on the weekends for both daytime and nighttime skating. Wednesday nights are reserved for adult throwback nights, while seniors skate free on Sundays. In the evenings, a live DJ is present to bring the beats, and several special events are offered throughout the season. Skating lessons and a summer skate camp are also available.
Murray’s Skating Center
Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers
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Until August 19, participate in public roller-skating at the Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center on Fridays from 8–10 p.m. General admission is $11, and skate rental is $6. Interested adults can join the Floor Hockey or Roller Hockey league, while youngsters can celebrate birthday parties on the rink.
Rail Trails
Throughout the Hudson Valley
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Roller-skating doesn’t just have to be an indoor activity. If the weather’s nice outside, take your skates to one of over 10 rail trails in the region. Boasting smooth surfaces with beautiful views of nature, these paths are a terrific way to get exercise, have fun, and soak in all the natural splendor the Hudson Valley has to offer.
Rockland Lake State Park
Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage
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Another outdoor roller-skating destination, Rockland Lake State Park’s featured natural attraction is the 3.2-mile paved path that runs all around Rockland Lake. With stunning views around every corner and picnic areas abound, skaters will relish every minute of the ride.
Walkway Over the Hudson
Haviland Road, Highland or Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie
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There is probably nowhere in the Valley more iconic to roller-skate than over the Hudson River. As “the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge,” the Walkway—which stands 212 feet above the water—is where roller-skaters can enjoy gorgeous views over the 1.28-mile span of the bridge.
Wood n’ Wheel Family Fun Center
Route 9W, Ulster Park
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At Wood n’ Wheel, the whole family is invited to enjoy roller-skating again and again. Open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the summer, skaters of all ages can try out either “quad” or inline skates, and Sundays are reserved for private parties. Other attractions at the center include bumper cars, laser tag, and hillside tubing.
