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Howe Caverns ($$$/A). 255 Discovery Dr., Howes Cave. Go 156 feet underground and enjoy the unique underground boat ride of the Lake of Venus. Above ground, have fun gemstone mining. Relax in the café. Stay at the on-site motel. Howe Caverns is located between Albany and Cooperstown off Exit 22 of I-88. Open daily. 518-296-8900. Ichabod Crane School House ($/A). 5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook. 19th century school named after Washington Irving's fictional character. Open May to Oct. 518-758-9265. Indian Ladder Farms ($$$$$/A). 342 Altamont Voorheesville Rd., Altamont. Baby animal farm, petting farm, hayrides, berry picking, farm store, and more. 518-765-2956. indianladderfarms.com Iroquois Indian Museum ($$$/A). 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. Children's hand-on exhibits, gallery shows, festivals, craft demonstrations and performances. 518-296-8949. iroquoismuseum.org Lake George Shoreline Cruises ($$$$/S). 2 Kurosaka Ln., Lake George. Lunch/dinner on moonlight cruise, narrated cruises about Lake George and fireworks cruises are also available. 518-668-4644. lakegeorgeshoreline.com Lebanon Valley Speedway ($$$/A) Rte. 20, New Lebanon. Amateur racing, drag racing, car shows, gocart track. 518-794-9606. lebanonvalley.com LoveApple Farm ($-A). 1421 Rte. 9H, Ghent. Petting zoo, pick-your-own fruits, homemade preserves, and baked goods. 518-828-5048. loveapplefarm.com Mabee Farm ($/A). 1080 Main St., Rte. 5S, Rotterdam Junction. Oldest farm in the Mohawk Valley. Arts & Crafts Festival in Oct., Tours May to Sept. 518-887-5073. Schist.org/mabee.htm The Maize at Liberty Ridge Farm ($$/A). 29 Bevis Rd., Schaghticoke. Explore a 10-acre cornfield maze, find a barnyard's worth of fun activities or pick your own pumpkins. Nighttime "Spooky Maze." 518-664-1515. libertyridgefarmmaze.com Maple Ski Ridge ($$$$/S). 2725 Mariaville Rd., Rotterdam. Rentals for skis, snowboards. Tubing. Lessons. 518-381-4700. mapleskiridge.com Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (Free/A). 1013 Old Post Rd., Kinderhook. Lindenwald, home of eighth President of the United States. Grounds open yearround. Open May to Oct. 518-758-9689. Million Dollar Beach ($-A). Lake George. Swimming, volleyball, snack bar, and public parking. 518-743-9424. Mohawk-Hudson Rail Trail (Free/A). Miles of mostly paved trails from Albany to Rotterdam along the Mohawk and Hudson rivers. Picnic areas. 518-447-5660. National Bottle Museum ($/A). 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. Exhibits and videos about 18th and 19th century bottle making methods. Glassblowing instruction. 518-885-7589. nationalbottlemuseum.org Natural Stone Bridge & Caves ($$$/A). 535 Stone Bridge Rd., Pottersville. 23 miles north of Lake George, self-guided hikes. Explore the largest cave entrance in the East; waterfalls, gorge, lighted caves and more. 518-494-2283. stonebridgeandcaves.com National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame ($-$$/A). 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Interactive programs, children's gallery, a behind-the-scenes track tour. 518-584-0400. RacingMuseum.net New York State Museum (Free/A). Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave., Albany. Fascinating and family-friendly exhibits, fullsized carousel that kids can ride for free and Iroquois longhouse. 518-474-5877. nysm.nysed.gov North Pole, Santa's Workshop ($$$$/A). 324 Whiteface Memorial Hwy., Wilmington. Fun theme Park, including the real Santa at his village. 518-946-2211. NorthPoleNY.com. Oasis Family Fun Park ($$/A). 97 North Greenbush Rd., Troy. Enjoy mini golf, bumper boats, ice cream, snack bar, and more. 518-283-3646. oasispark.net Old Stone Fort Museum ($$/A). 145 Fort Rd., Schoharie. A 1772 church used as a fort and attacked by the British during the Revolutionary War. Thousands of artifacts in six historic buildings. 518-295-7192. theOldStoneFort.org. Outerzone, ($$-$$$$/T). 82 Congress St. Plaza, Saratoga Springs. Laser-tag facility. 518-587-8243. outerzonesaratoga.com Plotter Kill Preserve (Free/A). Coplon Rd. off Rte. 159, Rotterdam. 632-acre preserve with three waterfalls along marked trails. 518-386-2225. (Continued on Page 36) Great Places... Let's Go! Fees: $ - $5 & under $$$ - $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. HVParent.com Hudson Valley Parent 35