Capital District
PLACES TO GO
Whether you're
looking for a lavish
vacation or a wallet
pleaser, there are
plenty of places in
the Capital District
to fit your needs.
1000 Acres Ranch Resort
($$$$/T). 465 Warrensburg Rd.,
Stony Creek. Adirondack ranch
resort offering New York horseback
riding vacations. 518-696-2444.
1000acres.com
Agnes Macdonald Music
Haven Stage (Free/T). Central
Park, 500 Iroquois Way,
Schenectady. Outdoor amphitheater
features music, theater, movies and
family programs from late spring
through early fall. 518-372-5656.
musichavenstage.org
Albany Aqua Ducks ($$$/A).
Tour Albany by land and water
aboard state-of-the-art amphibious
vehicles. Departs Albany Visitors
Center at Quackenbush Square.
518-462-3825. albanyaquaducks.com
Albany Carriage Service
($$$/A).1000 Delaware Ave.,
Albany. Horse-drawn carriage ride
through the historic streets of
Albany. 518-465-5973.
Albany City Trolley ($$$/A).
Albany Visitors Center, corner of
Clinton Ave. & Broadway, Albany.
28-passenger trolley tours (9am4pm) highlight the attractions,
history and architecture of the
capital city. 518-434-1217 or
800-258-3582. albany.org
Albany Devils ($$$/A). Times
Union Center, 51 South Pearl St.,
Albany. Cheer on Albany's own AHL
hockey team. Season starts October
and ends April. 518-487-2000.
Albany's Indoor RockGym
($$$/S). 4C Vatrano Rd., Albany.
Indoor rock climbing, with rock
walls of all difficulties. Indoor cave
system. 518-459-7625. airrockgym.com
Albany Pine Bush Discovery
Center (Free/A). 195 New
Karner Rd., Albany. This ecosystem
is one of just 20 inland pine barren
environments in the world. Open
Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday
and Sunday 10am-4pm.
518-456-0655. albanypinebush.org
Armstrong's Elk Farm
(Free/A). 936 Hervey Sunside Rd.,
Cornwallville. See dozens of elk in
a natural environment.
518-622-8452.
Bailiwick Ranch & Discovery
Zoo ($$$/A). 118 Castle Rd.,
Catskill. Open year-round.
Horseback trail rides, pony rides,
petting zoo, ATV rentals, paint ball.
518-678-5665. bailiwickranch.com
Battenkill River Sports and
Campground ($$$$/S). 937
Rte. 313, Cambridge. Canoeing,
kayaking, tubing, fly fishing rentals
and instructions, camping along the
scenic Battenkill River.
518-677-8868. brsac.com
Bennett's Riding Stable
($$$$/S). 91 Gage Hill Rd., Lake
Luzerne. Horseback riding and
lessons. 518-696-4444.
lakegeorgenewyork.com/horses
Berkshire Bird Paradise
($$/A). 43 Red Pond Rd.,
Petersburg. Large bird sanctuary
featuring more than 2,000 birds of
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Great Places...
Let's Go!
Fees:
$ - $5 & under $$$ - $10-$20
$$$$ - $20 & up
$$ - $5-$10
Kid-friendly rating:
P - Preschoolers
S - School age
T - Teens
A - All ages
Please call ahead to verify times
and fees. Dates are subject to
change, please call to confirm.
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