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SARATOGA SPRINGS, cont'd
Saratoga Race Course | 267 Union Ave, 12866 |
Thoroughbred horse racing since 1863. Events include
the Travers. | | 518/584-6200; nyra.com
Saratoga Spa State Park | 19 Roosevelt Dr, 12866 | Nat'l
Register Historic Places. 2,200 acres, Gideon Putnam
Hotel, Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Mineral water
springs and baths. Golf, boat launch. | | 518/584-2000;
nysparks.com
SCHENECTADY
(L,M-23)
Proctors | 432 State St, 12305 | Performing Arts Center
located in the heart of downtown Schenectady. Fully
restored 1926 Vaudeville era theatre presents Broadway
musicals, popular music, dance and movies. GE Theater
features massive extreme screen and Comedy Box. | |
518/346-6204; proctors.org
Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium |
15 Nott Terrace Heights, 12308 | Founded in 1934.
Exhibits on local history, art, science and technology.
Planetarium and kids' area, educational programs and
archive of electrical history. Free walking tours. Gift shop. |
| 518/382-7890; schenectadymuseum.org
Schenectady Stockade Area National Historic
Landmark | 32 Washington Ave., 12305 | New York
State's historic district where residential community has
occupied the same site for more than 300 years. View
homes from the early 1700s. Home to the Schenectady
County Historical Society, Riverfront Park, The Stockade
Inn, and The Van Dyck Restaurant. | 518/374-0263; historicstockade.com
SCHUYLERVILLE
(K-25)
Saratoga National Cemetery | 200 Duell Rd, 12871 |
|
U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Nat'l Cemetery. |
518/581-9128; cem.va.gov
STILLWATER
(L-24)
Saratoga National Historical Park (Saratoga Battlefield) |
648 Rte 32, 12170 | Four-square mile battlefield in
Stillwater. General Phillip Schuyler House eight miles
north in Schuylerville, and the Saratoga Monument in the
nearby village of Victory. | | 518/664-9821;
nps.gov/sara
TROY
(M-24)
Captain J.P. Cruise Line | 278 River St, 12180 | Four-deck
cruise ship accommodates 600 passengers, and seats
500+ people comfortably. Three completely enclosed
decks, with central air/heat, full-service bars, and dance
floors on each deck. Summer dock: Front & State Sts. |
518/270-1901; captainjp.com
CNSE Children's Museum of Science and Technology
(CMOST) | 250 Jordan Rd, 12180 | Ranked as one of
the top 20 science centers in the nation by Parents
magazine. Designed for kids and their families to explore,
discover and imagine the world of science together. | |
518/235-2120; cmost.org
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | 30 Second St, 12180 |
One of the world's most celebrated concert halls, with
top artists in jazz, classical, world, popular and acoustic
music. See website for schedule. | | 518/273-0038;
troymusichall.org
VOORHEESVILLE
(M-23)
Thacher State Park | Rte 157, 12186 | Situated along the
Helderberg Escarpment, a rich fossil-bearing formation.
Panoramic view of the Hudson-Mohawk Valley,
Adirondack and Green Mountains. | | 518/872-1237;
nysparks.com
WHITEHALL
(I-25)
Skene Manor Castle on the Hill | 9 Potters Ter, 12887 |
Victorian manor built in 1847. Gift shop. | | 518/499-1906;
skenemanor.org
The Adirondacks
AUSABLE CHASM
(D-25)
Ausable Chasm | 2144 Rte, 12911 | Open to the public
since 1870, one of the oldest attractions in North
America. Explore the Chasm on nature trails with scenic
vistas and waterfalls. Add rafting or tubing in the Chasm
for the perfect adventure. Camping, horseback riding,
biking, restaurant, gift shop and more. | 800/537-1211,
518/834-7454; ausablechasm.com
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE
(G-21)
Adirondack Museum | Rte 30, 12812 | One of America's
finest outdoor museums. 22 modern exhibition galleries
and historic buildings - topics ranging from boating to
logging. Scenic views. | | 518/352-7311; adkmuseum.org
BOLTON LANDING
(I-24)
Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course | 35 Westwood
Forest Ln, 12814 | Tree-top challenge obstacle course:
6 courses, 120 obstacles, zip lines, rope bridges, swings,
slides, nets & ladders. Squirrels Den for ages 3-7.
Also winter, spring, fall by reservation. | | 518/494-7200;
adirondackextreme.com
Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center | 5239
Lake Shore Dr, 12814 | 72-acres; museum features wildlife exhibits of native mammals & birds, children's activity
room, nature programs, butterfly & perennial gardens,
honeybees, maple sugaring, and woodworking. Hiking,
picnic shelter. | | 518/644-9767; upyondafarm.com
GLENS FALLS
(J-24)
Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic House |
161 Warren St, 12801 | Historic house and art museum
complex combines Adirondack heritage with a distinguished permanent collection of European old and
modern masters. American artists, decorative arts,
antique furnishings. Changing exhibits, lectures, concerts,
museum store. | | 518/792-1761; hydecollection.org
HOGANSBURG
(B-20)
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino | 837 Rte 37, 13655 |
Over 800 Vegas-style slot machines, 25 table games,
a 12-table poker room and the new Mohawk Mystery
|
Jackpot! Native Harvest Buffet restaurant. |
888/992-2746, 518/358-2222; mohawkcasino.com
INDIAN LAKE
(H-22)
Adventure Sports Rafting | Main St, 12842 | Whitewater
rafting tours of the Hudson River Gorge. | 800/441-RAFT,
518/648-5812; adventuresportsrafting.com
LAKE GEORGE
(I-24)
Factory Outlets of Lake George | Rte 9, I-87 Exit 20,
12845 | Over 70 factory outlet stores with savings of
20-70% off retail prices. Adirondack Outlet Mall, French
Mountain Commons Outlet Center, Lake George Plaza
Outlet Center and Log Jam Outlet Center. | 518/793-2161;
factoryoutletsoflakegeorge.com
Fort William Henry Museum | 48 Canada St, 12845 |
Restored Colonial 1755-1757 French and Indian War-era
fortress. Guided and self-guided tours; children can join
the King's Army. Live musket and cannon firing demonstrations, musket ball molding demonstration. Familyfriendly Ghost Tours every evening during the summer.
Featured on National Geographic TV and SyFy's "Ghost
Hunters." | | 518/964-6607; fwhmuseum.com
Lake George Shoreline Cruises | 2 Kurosaka Ln, 12845 |
The Adirondac & Horicon Cruise Boats provide scenic
narrated sight-seeing, historic, entertainment, dinner and
fireworks cruises. Children, military and senior discounts
available. | | 888/LG-BOATS, 518/668-4644;
lakegeorgeshoreline.com
Key to symbols and abbreviations, see page 83.
SUMMER * 72 * 800/CALL-NYS
Lake George Steamboat Company | 57 Beach Rd, 12845 |
1 to 4 1/2 hour cruises with captain's narration on the
Minne-Ha-Ha, M/V Mohican and Lac du Saint Sacrement.
Lunch, brunch & dinner, entertainment and Fireworks
cruises available. The Mohican stops at Bolton Landing
Pier Tuesday and Thursday. | | 800/553-2628,
518/668-5777 x4; lakegeorgesteamboat.com
New York Independence Trail | Rte 9, 12845 |
Self-guided tour of some of the most important sites
of the French & Indian and Revolutionary wars. |
518/793-4842; independencetrail.org
Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway |
Rte 9, 12845 | Beautiful 5 1/2 mile drive to 2,030-foot
summit to view Adirondacks. 3 overlooks: The Narrows,
Lake George and The Eagle's Eye. On summit take
escorted shuttle ride to breathtaking panorama. View
the remains of the world's largest cable railroad. | |
518/668-5198; dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9176.html
Water Slide World | 2136 Rte 9, 12845 | Family fun park
offers over 35 slides. Features Hurricane Harbor Wave
Pool, Amazon Adventure River, Pirate's Plunge, Toddler
Lagoon, Blue Tornado Slides, sand and water volleyball
and more. Weather permitting. | | 518/668-4407;
waterslideworld.net
LAKE LUZERNE
(J-24)
Tubby Tubes Company & Snow Park | 1289 Lake Ave,
12846 | Guided lazy river Class 1 tubing for the entire
family on the calm lower Hudson River. Guided kayak
and canoe tours. Summer snow tubing. Ages 2 and up.
Reservations. | 518/696-7222; tubbytubestubing.com
LAKE PLACID
(E-23)
Adirondack Scenic Railroad (Saranac Lake/Lake Placid) |
Station St, 12946 | 20-mile round trip between Lake
Placid Station and Saranac Lake Union Depot; depart
from either station. Visit the village of Saranac Lake or
Lake Placid before heading back. Spend the day or just a
few hours. 45 minutes each way with a 1/2 hour layover. |
| 877/508-6728, 518/523-4237; adirondackrail.com
Olympic Center Ice Arenas | 2634 Main St, 12946 | 1932
and 1980 Olympic arenas. Home of "Stars on Ice." Public
skating. | | 800/462-6236, 518/523-1655; whiteface.com
Olympic Jumping Complex | Cascade Rd, 12946 | Ski
jumping, free-style skiing, chairlift and elevator rides
to the skydeck atop 120 meter ski jump tower. | |
800/462-6236, 518/523-2202;
whiteface.com/facilities/olympic-jumping-complex
Olympic Sports Complex | 220 Bobrun Ln, 12946 |
Summer: mountain biking, wheeled bobsled rides.
Winter: XC, bobsled & luge rides. Weather permitting. |
| 800/462-6236, 518/523-4436;
whiteface.com/facilities/olympic-sports-complex
NEWCOMB
(G-22)
Adirondack Interpretive Center | 5922 Rte 28N, 12852 |
14 miles east of Long Lake. 3.5-mile trail system, exhibits
on Adirondack natural history, multi-media presentation
on 6-million-acre Adirondack Park, naturalist-led trail
| 518/582-2000; esf.edu/aic
walks. |
NORTH CREEK
(H-23)
Adirondac Rafting Company | Rte 28, 12853 | Raft
the wild and scenic 17-mile Hudson River Gorge. Gear,
licensed river guides and a riverside lunch provided. | |
800/510-RAFT, 518/523-1635; lakeplacidrafting.com
Gore Mountain | 793 Peaceful Valley Rd, 12853 | In 2014
Scenic gondola rides, mountain biking, festivals, hiking
and guided hiking. Winter activities: downhill and crosscountry skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing. |
800/342-1234, 518/251-2411; goremountain.com
http://www.nyra.com
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.proctors.org
http://www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com
http://www.ausablechasm.com
http://www.schenectadymuseum.org
http://www.independencetrail.org
http://www.adkmuseum.org
http://www.historicstockade.com
http://www.historicstockade.com
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9176.html
http://www.adirondackextreme.com
http://www.cem.va.gov
http://www.waterslideworld.net
http://www.upyondafarm.com
http://www.nps.gov/sara
http://www.tubbytubestubing.com
http://www.hydecollection.org
http://www.captainjp.com
http://www.adirondackrail.com
http://www.mohawkcasino.com
http://www.whiteface.com
http://www.cmost.org
http://www.adventuresportsrafting.com
http://www.whiteface.com/facilities/olympic-jumping-complex
http://www.troymusichall.org
http://www.whiteface.com/facilities/olympic-sports-complex
http://www.factoryoutletsoflakegeorge.com
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.skenemanor.org
http://www.esf.edu/aic
http://www.fwhmuseum.com
http://www.lakeplacidrafting.com
http://www.lakegeorgeshoreline.com
http://www.goremountain.com
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