We've been on the Rip Van Winkle a bunch of times. Before kids, we would go to check out the fall foliage. There's a snack bar, regular bar, bathroom, etc. There are two levels. When we brought the kids, they were 1 and a half and a newborn. The one year old liked it as much as a one year old could, but I wouldn't suggest it. It's around two hours and it loses its novelty for the little ones in that period of time. We brought toys so it was good.
Watch the world glide by from aboard the M/V Rip Van Winkle for a two-hour narrated sightseeing voyage.