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> Altamont Fair
129 Grand St., Altamont, NY 12009
August 13-18, 2024: The Capital Region's hometown fair offers six days of exciting fun throughout the fairground along with live music and yummy fair food...
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> Altamont Orchards has fall Apples, Wine, More ..
6654 Dunnsville Road, Altamont, NY 12009
Altamont Orchards has two locations for apple picking in the fall and also offers pumpkin picking and hayrides in October.
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> Altamont Vineyard & Winery
3001 Furbeck Road, Altamont, NY 12009
With more than 20 types of grapes grown and harvested in the Helderberg mountains, Altamont Vineyard & Winery produces a selection of fine red and white wines.
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> Capoccia Wine Lounge
508 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Capoccia Wine Lounge showcases only local New York brands along with featuring their own wine produced and bottle by Capoccia Vineyards & Winery.
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> Caroga Campground
3043 NY-29A, Gloversville, NY 12078
Caroga Lake Campground features more than 100 large and level sites that can accommodate the smallest tent to 40' RVs, some designated as accessible for the mobility impaired.
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> Eagle Crest Golf Club
1004 NY-146A, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Open to the public, Eagle Crest is an 18-hole, 72 par champion golf course.
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> Frosty Acres Campgrounds
1560 Skyline Dr., Schenectady, NY 12306
Set in the scenic hills of Duanesburg, this family-oriented campground offers spectacular views along with its seasonal and nightly camping.
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Set on 50 acres with a diverse terrain of meadows, wildflowers, protected wetlands, spring-fed creeks, and hiking trails through a mature forest, Glampful offers modern comforts in the great outdoors.
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> Great Flats Brewing
2052, 151 Lafayette St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Located in the heart of downtown Schenectady, Great Flats Brewing is a family-owned farm craft brewery focusing on American style ales and lagers.
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> Come Celebrate the historic Schaghticoke Fair
69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154
Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 2024: Celebrating its 200th year in 2019, the Schaghticoke Fair is the third oldest Fair in New York State.
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> Hollowed Harvest
Altamont Fairgrounds, Route 146 and Arlington St., Altamont, NY, 12009
Weekends & select days in mid-Sept. through Oct.: This family-friendly, walk-through boasts more than 7,000 illuminated and intricately carved Jack-O’-Lanterns designed to create stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays.
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> Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery
342 Altamont Road, Altamont, NY 12009
Nestled at the foot of the Helderbergs mountains amidst sprawling fields of apple trees, Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery forges craft beers and hard ciders...
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> John Boyd Thacher State Park
830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Thacher State Park is one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world and provides an amazing panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains.
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> Knickerbocker Historical Society
132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154
The 18th-century Knickerbocker Mansion, constructed in 1780 by Johannes Knickerbacker III, is on rural property that was occupied by the Knickerbocker family for nearly 250 years.
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> Malta Drive-In Theatre
2785 U.S. 9, Malta, NY 12020
In continuous operation since 1949, this seasonal drive-in offers two screens showing double features of current films.
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> Mohawk Harbor
Mohawk Harbor Way, Schenectady, NY 12305
Mohawk Harbor development is a walkable waterfront destination within the renowned city of Schenectady, known for its rich history and culture..
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> Mountain Ridge Adventure
300 Weatherwax Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
This Capital Region zip line park features the thrill of zip lining across a 500' long gorge in this treetop challenge course and zip line park.
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> Old Stone Fort Museum
145 Fort Road, Schoharie, NY 12157
This historic museum is housed in a 1772 Dutch Reformed Church that was fortified in 1777 and attacked in 1780 by British forces during the Revolutionary War.
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> Orchard Creek Golf Club
6700 Dunnsville Road, Altamont, NY 12009
The regulation length public golf course at Orchard Creek features 18-holes on blue grass set against the picturesque backdrop of the Helderberg Mountains.
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> Ozoner 29 Drive-In
837 NY-29, Broadalbin, NY 12025
This drive-in theater shows double features on two screens and FM transmitted sound.
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> Royal Mountain - Skiing
3072 NY-10, Johnstown, NY 12095
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.
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> Salt Den
654 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110
Step into the healing depths of an ancient Himalayan Salt Cave and enjoy the holistic benefits of breathing easier that Eastern Europeans have received for more 100 years.
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> Schenectady - a City of History and Innovation
242 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305
Explore the Culture of Schenectady, one of the Oldest Cities in America on the picturesque banks of the Mohawk River!
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> Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
400 Oregon Ave., Schenectady, NY 12304
Designed by A. F. Knight (the inventor of the “Schenectady Putter”) and Jim Thompson, this 6,600-yard, 18-hole facility features fast, smoothly rising greens and tight.
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> Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
MiSci is a dynamic destination that explores the region's rich technological heritage, with some of the region's finest interactive and traveling exhibits.
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> Shmaltz Brewing Company
6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Born in San Francisco, California, the Shmaltz Brewing Company in Clifton Park is a 50-barrel brewery and produces the award winning line of HE'BREW Beers.
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> Stadium Golf Club
333 Jackson Ave., Schenectady, NY 12304
This 18-hole, par 71 public golf course is built entirely on sand, giving it the advantage of drying faster than any other course in the area.
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> Stillwater Blockhouse Museum
692 Hudson Ave., Stillwater, NY 12170
Set in a small park on the scenic shores of the Hudson River, The Stillwater Blockhouse boasts photos, documents and memorabilia telling the story of Stillwater's rich historic past.
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> Stockade Historic District
100 N Ferry St, Schenectady, NY 12305
This historic district is home to what the National Parks Service called district has the highest concentration of historic period homes in the country
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> Town of Colonie Golf Course
418 Consaul Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
The Town of Colonie Golf Course provides plenty of opportunities to get on the greens with four 9-hole courses.
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> Umami Brewing at Philly Bar and Lounge
622 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110
Umami Brewing is located at Philly Bar and Lounge and is able to brew four different styles of beer at once, giving visiting beer lovers many options to choose from.
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> Check out the Via Aquarium in Schenectady
93 W Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
Take a self-guided tour through this family aquarium that features local and international species in 25,000 feet of water tanks.
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> Windrifter Ballooning
4 Hemlock Lane, Schenectady, NY 12302
Spend an hour like no other floating and enjoying the view of the scenic array of lakes and farmlands over the picturesque countryside around Saratoga Lake and Ballston Lake.
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> Winter Beauty and Fun at John Boyd Thacher State Park
830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
The more than 25 additional miles of park trails provide summer hiking and mountain biking as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling
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> Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
6882 Amsterdam Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
This micro-brewery creates a variety of blends including stouts, IPAs, blondes, brown ale, pilsners and their flagship American red ale, Wolf Hollow Amber.
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> Zombie Zips at Mountain Ridge Adventure
300 Weatherwax Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
Fridays and Saturdays in October, 7-10pm: Your nightmare will begin with a corpse-guided tour along a serial killer-infested forest before being hauled 70+ feet into the trees into complete, utter horror.
