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Family Fun in Capital-Saratoga
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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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> Sunkiss Ballooning
Media Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804
Sunkiss Ballooning will soar you peacefully you over the breathtaking landscape of the Adirondacks, featuring, scenic farmlands, shimmering Lake George and even the rolling hills of Vermont.
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> Sunset Bay Vacation Resort RV Park & Marina
353 Paradise Point Road, Mayfield, NY 12117
With more than 2,000 feet of shoreline, Sunset Bay offers exquisite lake views in a panoramic Adirondack Mountain setting along with a private beach and swimming area.
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> Tap into Maple Weekend in Upstate NY
https://www.nysmaple.com/
March 16-17, 23-24, 2024: Did you know that New York state is known for its maple syrup and home to more than 2,000 maple sugar makers?
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> Kids - Find Your Inner Ninja at the Fun Spot
1035 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804
The Fun Spot features a go-kart track, miniature golf, rollerblading, skating, a 1,5000-square-foot playground with slides and zip line, laser tag and more!
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> The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic Home
161 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
This historic house and museum complex boasts a distinguished collection of art, featuring Old Masters, 19th-Century European and American art, and Modern and Contemporary art.
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> Find a Prehistoric Mastodon at The NY State Museum
222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230
Albany's New York State Museum is a Fun Place to Visit and a Major Center for art, science, human and natural history.
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> Thompson's Lake Campground – Thacher Park
68 Thompsons Lake Road, East Berne, NY 12059
Featuring a sandy beach, mixed hardwood and conifer forests, limestone outcroppings and open fields, this campground offers wooded campsites for both RVs and tents.
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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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> Troy Downtown Marina
433 River St. # 2, Troy, NY 12180
The Troy Downtown Marina offers transient-only docking, fuel, is pet-friendly and kayaks can also be rented and launched at the marina.
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> Troy Victorian Stroll
Troy Riverfront Park, 2 First St Troy, NY
2024 date TBA: For more than 30 years, the Troy Victorian Stroll transforms the streets of historic downtown Troy into a bygone Victorian era.
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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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> Washington County Grasslands
390 Black House Road, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Washington County Grasslands Wildlife encompasses nearly 300 acres of prime grassland habitat, providing a great opportunity for wildlife watching, hunting, trapping and hiking.
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> Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
2 Museum Lane, Waterford, NY 12188
Housed in the 1830 Hugh White Homestead, the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center features a permanent exhibition about the history of Waterford.
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> Go Ziplining at the Wildplay Thacher Adventure Park
830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
John Boyd Thacher State Park’s adventure course, WildPlay Thacher, provides adventurers with 15 zip lines, 60 aerial games, and a 40-foot jump.