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Grandkids Guide to Bedford — History & Horse Country

John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, rolling countryside, and the Bedford village green — history and nature in one peaceful day trip. 43 grandparent-friendly spots listed.

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Grandparent tip: Weekday mornings are the least crowded time at most Bedford attractions. Many spots are walk-in friendly — no reservations needed for a great spontaneous day.

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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Candy Bar photo 1
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Ice Cream & Treats📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Chamber Concerts photo 1
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Other Activities📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Farms photo 1
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Zoos & Aquariums📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Playhouse photo 1
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Other Activities📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Playhouse Cafe photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Post Barn photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Post Tavern photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Village Flower Shoppe photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Village Frame Shop & Gallery photo 1
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Museums & Learning📍 Bedford, NY
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Parks & Playgrounds📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Village Memorial Park photo 1
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Parks & Playgrounds📍 Bedford, NY
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Bedford Village Pool photo 1
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Beaches & Waterfront📍 Bedford, NY
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Parks & Playgrounds📍 Bedford, NY
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Bucks's Flower Garden photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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Carol Kurth Architecture + Carol Kurth Interiors photo 1
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Museums & Learning📍 Bedford, NY
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DeCicco & Sons Bedford photo 1
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Ice Cream & Treats📍 Bedford, NY
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Enrite Farm photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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G.E. Brown Fine Food & Provisions photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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GODEL & CO. FINE ART, INC. photo 1
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Museums & Learning📍 Bedford, NY
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Guard Hill Preserve photo 1
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Parks & Playgrounds📍 Bedford, NY
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Historical Hall photo 1
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Other Activities📍 Bedford, NY
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La Crémaillère photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Lionshare Farm & Peter Leone photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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Magnolia Run Farm & Animal Rescue photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
4.5(4 Google)
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Maison Prive Chefs photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Mianus River Gorge Preserve photo 1
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Parks & Playgrounds📍 Bedford, NY
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Mill Pond Farm Store photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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Perennial Gardens photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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Ristorante Lucia photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Secret Ingredients photo 1
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Play Spaces📍 Bedford, NY
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South Horse Stables photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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The Bedford Museum and Bedford Courthouse photo 1
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Museums & Learning📍 Bedford, NY
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The Farmhouse photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Tom Burke Preserve photo 1
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Parks & Playgrounds📍 Bedford, NY
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Trelawny Farm Inc photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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Troy's Garden Nurseries photo 1
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Farms & Pick-Your-Own📍 Bedford, NY
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Truck photo 1
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Restaurants & Diners📍 Bedford, NY
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Winkler Park photo 1
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Parks & Playgrounds📍 Bedford, NY
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