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This women-owned boat touring company offers cruises aboard the Caldwell Belle, an authentic, chain-driven sternwheel paddleboat as well as the M/V Mohawk Maiden, a pontoon boat.

Enjoy a nostagic experience, listening to the sleigh bells ring as you cozy up under warm blankets with friends and loved ones on a scenic sleigh/wagon ride.

Above All Balloon Rides floats over rolling hills and waterfalls and down into valleys while you enjoy the wildlife and landscape of the beautiful Albany area.

ADCo Bar & Bottle Shop features a full bar, outdoor seating, and a small shop featuring the Albany Distilling Co.'s products and other regional fare.

2024 Dates TBA: Glens Falls kicks off another Upstate NY colorful fall with the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival and the breathtaking launch of hundreds of multi-colored hot-air balloons.

Adirondack Cruise and Charter Co. features a wide variety of ticketed cruises from sunset and foliage cruises to elegant dinner cruises on Saratoga Lake and Fish Creek.

If you're focused on finding a bargain, the Adirondack Outlet Mall offers more than 50 great outlet stores including more than a dozen famous name stores.

2024 dates TBA: This exciting Glens Falls film festival is the only film festival in the country operated by a prominent professional theater company – the Adirondack Theatre Festival.

Adirondack Winery lets you sample its large selection of hand-crafted, award-winning fruit infused and varietal wines – and you can keep your souvenir glass.

Sept. 21-22 2024: Located in beautiful Washington County, NY, a top producer of animal fiber, this two-day fest features more than 100 local artisans and craftsmen showcasing products made from textile, fabric and yarn.

This family-oriented camping resort is nestled in the hills of Rensselaer County on a bluff overlooking the beautiful Hoosick River.

The Fun Center features outdoor & indoor go-cart tracks, a paintball target practice range, laser tag, and more...

The last four centuries have seen Albany evolve from a small Dutch settlement into New York State's Capitol City in the heart of burgeoning Tech Valley.

The Institute’s museum and library holdings documents the life and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley region from the late 17th century to present day.

Only 3.1 miles from Albany International Airport, this contemporary hotel offers free airport shuttle and features 365 upscale rooms and three suites.

Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.

Albany-Saratoga Speedway is an 0.36-mile dirt oval that is host to such divisions as Modifieds, Pro Stocks, 4 cylinders and STR's.

Located in the heart of the shopping district, this pet-friendly Adirondack motel is a short drive to Aviation Mall and only five minutes from Six Flags Great Escape.

The campground offers a variety of RV and tent sites, including wooded or sun-filled as well as pull-thru and back-in sites for RVs.

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...

Altamont Orchards has two locations for apple picking in the fall and also offers pumpkin picking and hayrides in October.

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.

This funky breakfast, lunch & brunch bistro offers a wide variety of creative menu items along with coffee, bar drinks and desserts.

Set in a former church, this is the largest Italian American museum on the East Coast!

Located in the heart of downtown Albany, this 19th-century B&B is within walking distance to the Capitol, the Egg, The New York State Museum shops and restaurants...

Renowned as one of Albany’s top steakhouses, Angelo’s 677 Prime gets rave reviews, not just for their superior food but for their superior service.

The two country Victorian-style houses that make up the Inn are nestled on four acres and are just two miles from both the Saratoga Race Course and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

This privately-owned campground offers more than 150 tent and RV sites in a rural setting, each set on a grassy lot with a fire ring and picnic table.

Artisanal Brew Works features a wide range of craft beer, including Belgian styles, IPAs, brown ale, pale ales, and seasonal ales – all brewed on site using New York grown malts and hops.

The Athos menu features a variety of classic Greek dishes with a modern twist in an upscale setting.

This family-owned campground features 30 RV and tent sites with 100 wooded acres to explore.

Just 2.7 miles from Glens Falls, Aviation Mall is Glens Falls Region’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

Located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs on historic Congress Park, this lavish, upscale inn is one of America’s great Victorian houses.

This Arts District supports a relaxed but vibrant community featuring an eclectic mix of specialty shops, artist studios, restaurants and pubs and residences.

The Beekman Art District contains an eclectic mix of specialty shops, artist studios, restaurants and pubs and residences.

Opposite the Hudson River, this hotel is less than a mile from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and in the center of historic downtown Troy.

This elegant Spanish Bistro and tapas bar blends vintage Spanish elements with the contemporary for a unique ambiance.

Broken Wheel Campground offers 70 spacious sites to accommodate all types of campers from tents to fifth wheels with tip-outs.

The North Hoosick brewing facility is housed in a converted 19th-century mill set upon the banks of the historic Walloomsac River.

The Bullpen Tavern provides a sports bar atmosphere with a state-of-the-art entertainment system featuring more than a dozen high definition TVs.

Constructed between 1881 and 1882 in the Romanesque Revival style, the iron works site once housed the Burden Water Wheel, the most powerful vertical water wheel in history.

This one-of-a-kind tasting tour promotes some of the region's most popular craft beverage facilities with every producer sourcing ingredients locally.

Formerly the Albany Municipal Golf Course, this 18-hole public golf course offers the largest driving range in the Capital District.

Capoccia Wine Lounge showcases only local New York brands along with featuring their own wine produced and bottle by Capoccia Vineyards & Winery.

Available for charter out of Troy as well as New York City and Poughkeepsie, The Captain JP III is one of the largest and most lavish cruise vessels in the Capital Region of upstate New York.

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.

Located in downtown Glens Falls, the museum features the restored Victorian home of the DeLong family, exhibits about the history of the Glens Falls area, a research archive and gift shop.

The 175-acre Cherry Plain State Park features a sandy beach on Black River Pond, with bathhouse and comfort station nearby as well as picnic grounds and a boat launch.

Chianti il Ristorante serves sophisticated, authentic Northern Italian fare showcasing fresh, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients.

The Children's Museum at Saratoga is an interactive museum designed to help children learn by doing/touching and testing in their own way and at their own pace.

The four-acre Falls View Park offers a view of the scenic Cohoes Falls that spans the Mohawk River between Cohoes and Waterford, NY.

Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, this family-oriented campground is set on 140 acres just minutes from Lake George and Saratoga Springs.

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.

Situated on the lower level of the Saratoga Market Place, this modern restaurant dishes up contemporary American comfort foods, beer and wine.

This small father-and-son-owned microbrewery located in South Glens Falls specializes in artisanal ales, primarily IPAs along with ales, pales and the occasional sour and coffee variety.

Learn how "these dark and silent caves" inspired author James Fenimore Cooper to write one of his most famous and beloved novels, “The Last of the Mohicans.”

This American brewhouse doles out classic American pub grub like angus burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and entrees.

​The Capital Region town of Delmar is home to a new restaurant, Coray Kitchen, that specializes in dishes inspired by Latin, Asian, Italian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

The 153-acre Loon Meadow Farm is located just 7 miles from downtown Saratoga and invites you stay in their “house of seven gables, which is tastefully decorated to honor the horse.

Built circa 1790, this brick and clapboard B&B is nestled near pristine wooded acreage bordered by country stone walls and other historic homes.

This family-friendly Queensbury hotel is located in the entertainment district, just a 10-minute walk from family fun at the Adventure Family Fun Center, Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom, Fun Spot and more!

This contemporary hotel is less than two miles from Albany International Airport and provides complimentary airport shuttle service.

Set along the Hudson River, this contemporary hotel is near Prospect Park, Troy Saving Bank Music Hall and the New York State Capitol.

Set on a tree-lined street, this modern hotel boasts a living room-style lobby, a terrace and an American restaurant.

Located in Schenectady’s Stockade Historic District, this chic, modern hotel is within 1 mile of Rivers Casino & Resort

A picturesque wooded park, Crandall Park features a fishing pond, soccer and softball fields, basketball courts and play structures and more...

Featuring 180 retail shops, and visited by more than 20 million guests each year, Crossgates offers something for everyone – all under one roof.

This casual brewpub serves up in-house brews along with modern American pub fare like burgers, salads, sandwiches and small plates for lunch and dinner.

Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany NY has been voted “Best Local Hotel” in 2017 among Albany hotels for the 10th consecutive year by Times Union readers.

Open daily for lunch and dinner, this relaxed tavern serves up pub food like chicken wings, burgers and authentic woodfired pizza.

Druthers Brewing Company brews their signature beers year-round, featuring beers of the season as the calendar changes.

Druthers Brewing Company, is nestled behind a hand-crafted iron gate that opens into its charming and vibrant beer garden.

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours offers both scenic cruises on the historic Hudson River as well as charter and land tours.

Open to the public, Eagle Crest is an 18-hole, 72 par champion golf course.

Besides featuring an ice rink, The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub.

Enjoy a Fall Foliage Cruise aboard Adirondack Cruise and Charter Co.’s General Schuyler, a 50-foot, 1900’s replica fantail launch.

This neighborhood downtown pub offers local brews, specialty cocktails and a Gastro Pub menu with weekly entertainment and live music.

February 16-18, 2024: One of the largest folk dance and music festivals in North America, The Flurry Festival is an exciting weekend-long folk festival of traditional dancing and music for all ages.

Forno Bistro’s uses seasonal ingredients in its rustic, Tuscan-style food with many dishes greatly influenced by the use of the wood-fired oven.

Located in a former warehouse in the city’s burgeoning Warehouse District, this craft brewery features a seven-barrel brew system and a 2,100-square-foot tasting room.

This public golf course is an 18-hole regulation course with more than 25 established leagues and offers tournaments and golf outings throughout the season.

June 29-30, 2024: The annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on the last weekend of June each year.

Set in the scenic hills of Duanesburg, this family-oriented campground offers spectacular views along with its seasonal and nightly camping.

Fulton County is 40 minutes from Albany, and just a few hours from New York City, Syracuse, Montreal and Boston – located in the foothills of the majestic Adirondack Mountains, truly a four-season vacation destination.

Just minutes from Albany, this Fun Park provides kids the opportunity to climb rock walls, play mini-golf, ride go-karts and bounce on trampolines.

Set in a 1790 home on the edge of the Poestenkill River, this sophisticated bed-and-breakfast is less than 2 miles from Troy’s architecturally-rich downtown and its shops and restaurants.

Built in 1896 as an Adirondack cottage, this Queen Anne-style B&B is centrally located just one mile from Saratoga's historic downtown.

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.

Since 1958, this classic drive-in has been showing double features under the stars which today has been upgraded with two screens with two digital cinema projectors and digital sound.

The annual Glens Falls Brewfest will be held Saturday April 20, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.

Fun activities abound in Glens Falls all four seasons, from adventurous pursuits like downhill skiing, whitewater rafting and tandem skydiving to more family-friendly activities like lazy river tubing, kayaking and more...

This indoor skating rink offers free public skating on various days and times throughout the fall and winter months.

Oct. 2024 dates TBA: Along with gorgeous fall foliage and spectacular photo ops, this two-day festival features live music all weekend, scenic gondola skyrides, premier Adirondack artisans and more...

This chef-owned Italian eatery offers sandwiches, salads & desserts plus a create-your-own pasta night with a large variety of sauces, meats, fish, vegetables and pastas to choose from.

Nearly 2,500 acres, Grafton Lakes State Park is situated between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys and features six ponds for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing.

This no-frills Queensbury motel is only 1.5 miles from the Six Flags Great Escape Theme Park, within 2 miles of the Aviation Mall and the Adirondack Outlet Mall and 6.1 miles from the quaint shops and restaurants in Lake George.

Located in the heart of downtown Schenectady, Great Flats Brewing is a family-owned farm craft brewery focusing on American style ales and lagers.

Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 2024: Celebrating its 200th year in 2019, the Schaghticoke Fair is the third oldest Fair in New York State.

A block from Albany’s downtown's shops and restaurants, this hotel is just steps from Albany Berkshire Ballet and Palace Theater.

Right in the middle of all of the downtown action, this modern hotel is just a quick walk to prime dining, unique shops and attractions like the Children's Museum at Saratoga.

This eco-friendly, red brick hotel is located in the heart of Schenectady and is a close walk to the Stockade Historic District and Proctors Theatre

This Standardbred harness track offers visitors the opportunity to view live races outside at the rail, in the lower clubhouse, in the Grandstand or while dining.

This authentic Irish pub and restaurant is a local hot spot featuring regular live music and a roof top terrace.

For more than 70 years, Hathaway’s has been showing double features and classic films and today offers two screens for more movie options.

The last remaining original canal in New York State, the nine-mile trail begins at the Feeder Dam in Glens Falls and will bring you by a portion of the few remaining sections of the original 1820s canal system.

Attached to the Renesselaer Banquet & Conference Facility, this contemporary hotel provides quick and easy access to downtown Troy.

This downtown hotel is next to the Hudson River and less than a mile from the New York State Museum and the New York State Capitol building.

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.

Built in 1952, this 400-car theater shows double features highlighted by a digital projection system with Dolby digital sound.

This extended-stay, all-suite hotel is conveniently located just 3 miles from the Great Escape amusement park, 0.3 miles from Aviation Mall and within 2 miles from Fun Spot and Adventure Family Fun Center.

Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountain in a wooded area, this all-suite hotel is right across from Saratoga Spa State Park and five minutes from downtown attractions, including the Saratoga Race Course and Casino.

With the Mohawk River as a backdrop, this all-suite hotel is close to downtown Schenectady (only 2 miles) and just 4 miles from Via Aquarium.

This boutique hotel’s elegantly rooms feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels and a complimentary continental breakfast.

With a variety of Kiddie, Family and Thrill rides, Huck Finn’s Playland offers rides for children of all ages.

The Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail is the premiere beverage trail in New York and the Hudson Valley, extending from southeast of Albany to Hudson, NY, continuing to the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts.

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...

Less than 2 miles from Schenectady, this historic mansion retains the character from the 1700s but offers the modern amenities of today.

Located in downtown Albany, this year-round museum features unique exhibits telling the story of the Irish people and their culture and contributions in America.

The 175-acre Cherry Plain State Park features a sandy beach on Black River Pond, which in the winter turns into a haven for ice fishermen.

Family-run for more than a century, this award-winning restaurant has been an Albany institution since 1913.

Serving up classic Italian and American cuisine with a modern presentation, Jacob & Anthony’s features an upscale yet casual dining experience.

Jasmine Thai Restaurant serves up traditional Thai comfort food, small plates and vegetarian options.

Sept 13-15, 2024: Put on by the Lake George Arts Project, the free, three-day festival is held in September each year, with musical performances from renowned jazz artists taking place in Lake George’s famed Shepard Park

This seasonal, weekend-only drive-in shows double feature films under the stars.

This unique 3D natural history museum offers the opportunity to get a good look at thousands of seashells and mollusks that have been living in the waterways...

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.

A decades-old Schenectady mainstay, this family-style restaurant serves up classic Italian fare made from scratch from family recipes and features daily specials.

Located in downtown Schenectady, Johnny’s is a casual family restaurant offering homemade Italian and American cuisine.

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.

This cozy neighborhood café dishes up brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee drinks, pastries and snacks all day, every day.

Family-run for more than 35 years, Lo Porto offers authentic Italian cuisine featuring a generous menu of signature pasta and seafood dishes and more.

Located in downtown Albany’s historic warehouse district, this bar & kitchen offers craft beer and locally sourced casual dining in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

In continuous operation since 1949, this seasonal drive-in offers two screens showing double features of current films.

For more than 100 years Manory’s has been serving up classic American comfort foods along with ice cream and handspun milkshakes with unique flavors – some even topped with a donut!

This long-established restaurant offers an Italian/American menu offering classic Italian dishes like baked lasagna and homemade beef braciola to prime rib and surf and turf.

This family-oriented campground offers about 200 spacious tent and RV sites, many that have water and electric hookups.

The brew works tap room features more than a dozen Mean Max brews along with cocktails, wine, hard cider and soft drinks.

Mohawk Harbor development is a walkable waterfront destination within the renowned city of Schenectady, known for its rich history and culture..

The 4,531-acre state park Moreau Lake State Park is open year-round and features a beautiful lake with peaceful wooded campgrounds.

This cozy, fine dining establishment offers a diverse menu billed as “comfort food with a Mediterranean-Bohemian flair.”

This pet-friendly motel is situated within six miles of Schenectady attractions like Central Park Rose Garden, Museum of Innovation and Science, and Proctors Theater.

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.

Founded in 1950, this Saratoga museum honors the achievements of American Thoroughbred race horses, jockeys and trainers.

Seated majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s.

Located in the heart of Albany, Nine Pin Cider Works creates craft ciders using 100 percent local New York apples and fruit.

Part of the Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail, Northern Cross Vineyard is a family-owned farm that grows its own cold-hardy grapes and produces both white and red varieties of wine.

Connecting all buildings of the state plaza, the Concourse is Albany's "Underground City" with food courts, banks, a post office and more, including art and sculptures.

Established in 1848, Oakwood Cemetery and the Earl Chapel are world-class architectural treasures and a National Historic Landmark.

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.

Olde Bryan Inn serves up sandwiches, steaks and hearty American fare in a cozy, stone house dating back to 1773.

Less than two miles from the center of Troy, this 1892 Victorian Gothic-style mansion offers five rooms – three with private baths and two that share one full and one-half bath.

The regulation length public golf course at Orchard Creek features 18-holes on blue grass set against the picturesque backdrop of the Helderberg Mountains.

​Offering modern and classic Italian cuisine, Osteria Danny uses local and season products with an ever-evolving menu.

This drive-in theater shows double features on two screens and FM transmitted sound.

Located just off the lobby of the Queensbury Hotel, Park 26 offers a refined dining experience featuring locally inspired American cuisine served in a comfortable but elegant setting.

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.

Philly Bar and Lounge has a contemporary restaurant, an onsite micro-brewery, a lounge and an outside patio.

Pint Sized Brewery in Saratoga Springs is the second location for the brewing company and unlike its Albany counterpart, this location is also a bar!

Enjoy the facility’s 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls and caves and watch out for troublesome pirates hanging on the rigging overhead while you play on the full-scale pirate ship!

Open year round, this counter-serve smokehouse offers regionally inspired BBQ platters from across the country.

Situated within a golf club, this elegant steakhouse offers modern interpretations of American steak classics with its innovative and upscale yet rustic dishes.

R.S. Taylor and Sons Brewery, LLC specializes in brewing English-style ales at its farm, Misty Bleu, in Salem.

Rare Form Brewing Company is a small, five-barrel brewery that has several rotating and experimental beers along with its signature mainstays.

Less than 3 miles from Glens Falls, this two-story, pet-friendly hotel is conveniently located between Lake George and the breathtaking Adirondack Mountains.

Conveniently located, this historic downtown hotel offers old-world charm and is just steps from the New York State Capitol Building, The Egg and Empire State Plaza.

Revolution Rail Co.’s Hadley Station, offers a 6-mile railbike tour that passes through the woods and over a 90-foot-high, 500-foot-long bridge.

The Rivers casino features up to 1,150 slot machines, gaming tables, exciting entertainment and restaurants.

Offering a guided tasting of their diverse product line, the meadery promises that their constantly changing products ensures no two visits are the same.

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.

Just minutes from Saratoga Springs and Lake George, this campground and offers wooded tent sites and spacious RV sites.

On tap at this small farm brewery are year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases.

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.

Offering 31 beautifully appointed rooms, this elegant circa 1870 hotel is set in the historic district of Saratoga Spring, close to downtown’s boutique shops and restaurants.

Located within the Saratoga Spa State Park, the museum is housed in the restored Saratoga Bottling Plant, a beautiful neo-classic structure built in 1934.

This luxury hotel and casino in historic Saratoga Springs features more than 1,700 exciting slots, electronic table games and live harness racing with simulcast wagering.

This family-run hotel is located in the heart of Saratoga Springs and is within a 10-minute walk of The Children's Museum at Saratoga, Congress Park and Canfield Casino.

This eco-friendly B&B is in a restored 1860 farmhouse set on a peaceful 10-acres of gardents and meadows, providing a relaxing getaway, yet still close to all of Saratoga Springs’ attractions.

The Saratoga Race Course has been a witness to the greatest horses of all time to every run and is often referred to as the crown jewel of Saratoga Springs.

Just minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs, this par 72 public golf course, set in the heart of a lush forest, taking golfers past sparkling ponds, beautiful wetlands and scenic views of Saratoga Lake.

The site of the historic 1777 Battles of Saratoga, this multi-site park commemorates the famed Revolutionary War victory with a battlefield tour and monument.

Just minutes from Lake George and Saratoga Spring, this family-owned RV Park offers both sunny and shady sites and RV rentals are also available.

Saratoga Spa State Park is a National Historic Landmark with mineral springs offering soothing mineral baths in its bath and spa houses.

In winter, this state park offers cross-country skiing on approximately 12 miles of trails, ice skating, ice hockey.

Saratoga Springs is home to soothing mineral springs, a AAA Four-Diamond casino/hotel, performing arts center, museums, diverse and delicious dining options and eclectic shopping.

2024 dates TBA: Saratoga Springs is ready to celebrate “Christmas as it used to be” with many donning Victorian costumes for the festivities and more than 40 sites offering free entertainment.

Sept. 2024 dates TBA: Held in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park, the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival celebrates the bounty and talent of the region from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks.

​While this gallery specializes in fine custom picture framing, it also houses the original works in pastel by owner/artist, Bev Saunders.

For more than 20 years, this gourmet destination has been dishing up homemade soups, paninis, specialty chicken and pasta dishes plus signature desserts.

Explore the Culture of Schenectady, one of the Oldest Cities in America on the picturesque banks of the Mohawk River!

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.

MiSci is a dynamic destination that explores the region's rich technological heritage, with some of the region's finest interactive and traveling exhibits.

Recreational activities abound at Schodack Island State Park with picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and access to ice skating and snowshoe trail in the winter.

Once home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general and US Senator, this Georgian structure was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River.

This site of the first Shaker community features a museum in 1848 meeting, nine historic buildings, an herb garden and walking trails.

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.

Located in downtown Glens Falls, Siam Thai Sushi’s extensive menu offers authentic Thai & Japanese food along with an extensive Sushi menu, all made to order.

This sleek roadside hotel is just 5 miles from Magic Forest kids’ amusement park and within a mile from Aviation Mall and Adventure Racing Family Fun Center.

This creative eatery and bar features gourmet sliders, creative cocktails and regional craft beer...and more!

Craft cocktails offered in a cozy and sophisticated space with dim lighting and a prohibition-era ambiance.

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.

The 153-acre Loon Meadow Farm is located just 7 miles from downtown Saratoga and offers sleigh rides along a trail that features an historic, abandoned 18th-century pathway.

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.

This historic district is home to what the National Parks Service called district has the highest concentration of historic period homes in the country

Set in downtown Troy, Sunhee’s offers authentic Korean food, sourcing its menu items from a small Cambridge far as well as other local distributors and farmers when possible...

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.

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.

This community focused nano-brewery creates artisan beers, dedicating their style to creating “off-the-wall” beer ideas while keeping traditional ales intact.

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?

Tara Kitchen is an award-winning authentic Moroccan restaurant in downtown Schenectady offering exotic dishes from fragrant tagines to delicious couscous.

The Arts Center of the Capital Region is home to studios for pottery, culinary arts, jewelry, woodworking, painting and drawing, printmaking, stained glass, dance and fitness...

The Bell House Inn is an elegant bed-and-breakfast offering 5 chic and luxurious rooms, all designed with romance and comfort in mind.

Housed in a former 1800's horse carriage factory, this neighborhood tavern serves up an interesting mix of small plates, wines on tap and ice cold draft beer.

The Cuckoo’s Nest features innovative takes on regional Southern fare like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes and jambalaya.

Offering outside-the-box flavors, The Dutch Udder is a family-owned, seasonal ice cream parlor featuring NY dairy along with local produce from Capital area farms.

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!

Surrounded by the beauty and serenity of Saratoga Spa State Park, this chic spa hotel is just a short walk or shuttle ride to the legendary Roosevelt Baths & Spa.

This craft beer tavern offers a variety of changing styles weekly and local flavors along with an eclectic pub menu.

In an historic building next to the Capital Theatre, The Hollow dishes up creative American tapas and entrees along with rotating craft beers and live music.

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.

The hotel’s 42 charming guest rooms and suites are all individually decorated with antique furnishings and handcrafted mahogany furniture.

Located on the banks of the Mohawk River in Schenectady’s Historic Stockade District, this spa hotel is only a 15-minute walk to the Rivers Casino & Resort.

Located in a romantic Victorian home on the edge of High Rock Park, The Mouzon House is a farm-to-table restaurant offering Creole cuisine and an evolving menu.

Nestled in a two-story storefront of the old Schenectady Railway headquarters, The Next 518 features upscale home-cooked Southern (American) cuisine.

Albany's New York State Museum is a Fun Place to Visit and a Major Center for art, science, human and natural history.

This family-owned restaurant is open breakfast, lunch and dinner serving up an affordable family dining experience.

The Victorian hotel offers 125 elegant rooms and suites that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while the 11 suites add sitting rooms with sofas.

A small batch farm brewery, The Real McCoy Beer Co. sources malted barley and its hops from local growers in Albany County and throughout the state.

The rustic-style tasting room at The Saratoga Winery features its homemade wines including traditional varieties, however, they are known for their signature, all-natural Melomel wine.

This historic building is home to nearly 100 creative and talented artists and offices offering a wide range of products, professional services, working artists, galleries, classes and events.

This contemporary cafe and tearoom dishes up savory crepes, panini and salads along with a special afternoon tea.

Set in an historic 1823 farmhouse just a few miles outside of Saratoga Springs, this homey locale has been serving upscale American fare since 1936.

Featuring a sandy beach, mixed hardwood and conifer forests, limestone outcroppings and open fields, this campground offers wooded campsites for both RVs and tents.

The Town of Colonie Golf Course provides plenty of opportunities to get on the greens with four 9-hole courses.

Located just 4 miles from Albany International Airport, this sleek, modern hotel is just 10 miles to downtown Albany and within walking distance to restaurants and shopping malls ...

Around the turn of the 20th century, Troy was the fourth wealthiest city in the country and today the city is noted for its wealth of elaborate private homes and downtown Victorian architecture.

The Troy Downtown Marina offers transient-only docking, fuel, is pet-friendly and kayaks can also be rented and launched at the marina.

Brown’s Brewing Company’s Troy Taproom is the company’s second location and was the first brewery restaurant in the Capital Region.

2024 date TBA: For more than 30 years, the Troy Victorian Stroll transforms the streets of historic downtown Troy into a bygone Victorian era.

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.

Visit more than 12 wineries offering hospitable and inviting tasting rooms where you taste northern grape varietals unique to the area along with old-world classics.

Serving up authentic Italian and American cuisine since 1943, this family-owned eatery is now in its third generation.

Take a self-guided tour through this family aquarium that features local and international species in 25,000 feet of water tanks.

Washington County Grasslands Wildlife encompasses nearly 300 acres of prime grassland habitat, providing a great opportunity for wildlife watching, hunting, trapping and hiking.

Housed in the 1830 Hugh White Homestead, the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center features a permanent exhibition about the history of Waterford.

Located in the former Saratogian building, this Saratoga Spring brewing company crafts a variety of beers from Saisons to lagers and fruit brews to IPAs – and even some hard seltzer.

John Boyd Thacher State Park’s adventure course, WildPlay Thacher, provides adventurers with 15 zip lines, 60 aerial games, and a 40-foot jump.

This family-friendly ski resort offers gentle, wide-open slopes with six lifts and 14 trails on 50 acres.

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.

The more than 25 additional miles of park trails provide summer hiking and mountain biking as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling

Nearly 2,500 acres, Grafton Lakes State Park is situated between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys and features six ponds, great for ice fishing when conditions permit.

This micro-brewery creates a variety of blends including stouts, IPAs, blondes, brown ale, pilsners and their flagship American red ale, Wolf Hollow Amber.

The museum introduces children to topics related to geography, foods, daily activities and traditions in other countries through interactive exhibitions, multicultural programs, and exciting events.

Yono's fine dining restaurant is family owned and operated since 1986 and has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation.

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.