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Historic Cherry Hill | 523 1/2 S Pearl St, 12202 | 1787
historic home tells dramatic story of resident Catherine
Putnam through amazingly intact family collections:
20,000 objects, 30,000 manuscripts, 7,500 textiles,
5,000 books and 3,000 photographs. Her life spanned
the Civil War, WWI and WWII, and was marked by major
change. | 518/434-4791; historiccherryhill.org
New York State Capitol | Washington Ave and State,
12242 | National Historic Landmark. 1867-1899. Incorporates
several styles of architecture, noted for intricate and
elaborate carvings. Tours available. Visit website for
| 518/474-2418; empirestateplaza.org
times. |
New York State Museum (NYSM) | 2000 Cultural
Education Center, 12230 | Cultural & natural history
attractions featuring approximately 10 new exhibits each
year along with favorites like the full-sized Iroquois longhouse. |
| 518/474-5877; nysm.nysed.gov
Shaker Heritage Society | Albany Shaker Rd, 12211 |
America's first Shaker settlement. Shaker Meeting House
| 518/456-7890; shakerheritage.org
and herb garden. |
USS Slater DE766 | Broadway & Quay Street, 12202 | A
National Historic Landmark and historic WW II destroyer
escort, only DE afloat with its original 1945 configuration intact. Tour 3 levels including the galley, mess, crew
sleeping quarters, officer's country, the captain's private
quarters, chart room and pilot house. Children under 6
are free. Free parking. | 518/431-1943; ussslater.org
BROADALBIN
(K-25)
Adirondack Animal Land | 3554 Rte 30, 12025 | See more
than 500 animals, from colorful birds to tigers, bears and
deer. Enjoy a safari ride amid 100 animals running wild. |
| 518/883-5748; adirondackanimalland.com
CAMBRIDGE
(L-25)
CROPSEYVILLE
(M-25)
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center |
475 Dyken Pond Rd, 12052 | Back country natural area,
six miles of hiking trails, canoe launch, fishing, nature
programs. | | 518/658-2055; dykenpond.org
DELMAR
(N-24)
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center | 56 Game
Farm Rd, 12054 | 400 acres. Outdoor educational pro|
grams, visitor center, scenic trails, and picnicking. |
518/475-0291; friendsoffiverivers.org
GRAFTON
(M-25)
Grafton Lakes State Park | 61 N Long Pond Rd, 12082 |
2,357 acres with 5 ponds and a reservoir. Fishing,
picnicking, swimming, nature trails, hiking, biking or
horseback riding along the 25 mi. of park trails. | |
518/279-1155; nysparks.com
JOHNSTOWN
(L-22)
Johnson Hall State Historic Site | Hall Ave, 12095 |
Nat'l Historic Landmark. 1763 Georgian home of Sir
William Johnson, first Baronet of New York, British
Superintendent of Indian Affairs. | | 518/762-8712;
nysparks.com
PETERSBURG
(M-26)
Berkshire Bird Paradise | 43 Red Pond Rd, 12138 | Large
bird sanctuary featuring over 2,000 birds of over 150
species. | 518/279-3801; birdparadise.com
RENSSELAER
(M-24)
Crailo State Historic Site | 9 1/2 Riverside Ave, 12144 |
Museum of Dutch culture in the Upper Hudson Valley.
Includes exhibits highlighted by archeological finds from
Fort Orange excavation in Albany. | | 518/463-8738;
nysparks.com
New Skete Monasteries | 343 Ash Grove, 12816 | Fully
operating Monastery has a gift shop selling New Skete
Farms hams, nitrite-free bacon, Canadian bacon, smoked
turkey and chicken, duck, smoked cheeses, and famous
cheesecakes and fruitcakes produced by the Nuns of
| 518/677-3810; newskete.com
New Skete. |
SARATOGA SPRINGS
(K-24)
Children's Museum at Saratoga | 69 Caroline St, 12866 |
A hands-on, interactive museum designed to promote
learning, stimulate imagination and encourage parental
interaction. Pretend to be a fire chief and ride in the
shiny red truck. Run the general store and post office.
Serve lunch in the diner or wrap yourself in a bubble. | |
518/584-5540; cmssny.org
National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame | 99 South
Broadway, 12866 | National Historic Landmark. Devoted
exclusively to American dance. Hall of Fame established
in 1987 for individuals who have made pioneering
contributions to the field of dance. Gift shop. Interactive
children's gallery with costumes to try on and a stage. |
| 518/584-2225; dancemuseum.org
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame | 191
Union Ave, 12866 | Interactive programs, children's gallery,
rare memorabilia, equine art collection, behind-thescenes tour of Saratoga's Oklahoma" training track. | |
800/562-5394, 518/584-0400; racingmuseum.org
Saratoga Casino & Raceway | 342 Jefferson Street,
12866 | More than 1700 video gaming machines and
a full service restaurant with buffet. Pub overlooking the
harness racing track. Simulcast coverage seven
days a week. Vapor nightclub. | | 800/727-2990,
518/584-2110 x212; saratogacasino.com
Saratoga National Golf Club | 458 Union Ave, 12866 |
Award-winning golf, fine dining, banquets and special
events. Open daily. | 518/583-GOLF; golfsaratoga.com
Saratoga Performing Arts Center | 108 Avenue of Pines,
12866 | Performances throughout the summer including
New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Saratoga
Chamber Music Festival, Freihofer's Jazz Festival, Lake
George Opera and special events concerts. | |
518/584-9330; spac.org
Saratoga Polo | 2 Bloomfield Rd, 12833 | World-class
polo played for over 100 years by the world's best
players. | | 518/584-8108; saratogapolo.com
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http://www.capital-saratoga.com
http://www.iloveny.com
http://www.capital-saratoga.com
http://www.dykenpond.org
http://www.historiccherryhill.org
http://www.cmssny.org
http://www.friendsoffiverivers.org
http://www.empirestateplaza.org
http://www.dancemuseum.org
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.shakerheritage.org
http://www.racingmuseum.org
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.saratogacasino.com
http://www.ussslater.org
http://www.birdparadise.com
http://www.golfsaratoga.com
http://www.adirondackanimalland.com
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.spac.org
http://www.saratogapolo.com
http://www.newskete.com
http://www.iloveny.com
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