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Empire State Plaza - Ice Skating and More
Along with its events, the Empire State Plaza also features an ice rink, observation tower, the Egg Center for the Performing Arts and more...
The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub featuring family-friendly events and activities.
The seat of government operations for New York State, the Plaza occupies 98 acres of land and has more than 11,000 employees in 10 buildings.
Along with its events, the Plaza also features an ice rink, observation tower, the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Art Collection, Vietnam Memorial Gallery, the Egg Center for the Performing Arts and the New York State Museum.
The seat of government operations for New York State, the Plaza occupies 98 acres of land and has more than 11,000 employees in 10 buildings.
Along with its events, the Plaza also features an ice rink, observation tower, the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Art Collection, Vietnam Memorial Gallery, the Egg Center for the Performing Arts and the New York State Museum.
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Peebles Island State Park
Capital-Saratoga
Located at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, Peebles Island State Park offers spectacular river and rapids views from the year-round walking and jogging trails.
Saratoga Spa State Park in Winter
Capital-Saratoga
In winter, this state park offers cross-country skiing on approximately 12 miles of trails, ice skating, ice hockey.
Royal Mountain - Skiing
Capital-Saratoga
With more than 100 acres of property in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Royal Mountain Ski Resort features skiing, motorcycle hillclimbing, ATV and motocross racing.
Cole's Woods
Capital-Saratoga
Open year round, Cole’s Woods opened the first lighted cross-country ski trails in North America in December of 1971 and offers many recreational activities.
