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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 37 Mac-Haydn eatre ($$-$$$$/A). 1925 Rte. 203, Chatham. eater-in-the- round dedicated to presenting musicals. Every seat is less than 30 feet from the stage. 518- 392-9292. machaydntheatre. org Maple Ski Ridge ($$$$/S). 2725 Mari- aville Rd., Rotterdam. Rentals for skis, snowboards. Tubing. Lessons. 518-381- 4700. mapleskiridge.com Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (Free/A). 1013 Old Post Rd., Kin- derhook. Lindenwald, home of eighth President of the United States. Grounds open year-round. Open May to Oct. 518-758-9689. nps.gov/mava Million Dollar Beach ($-A). Lake George. Swimming, volleyball, snack bar, and public parking. 518-743-9424. *MISCI Museum of Innovation and Science ($-$$/A). 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Fun, interactive exhibits exploring the area's rich techno- logical heritage. Planetarium with star projector displaying real-life view of the night sky. 518- 382-7890. www.misci.org Mohawk-Hudson Rail Trail (Free/A). Miles of mostly paved trails from Alba- ny to Rotterdam along the Mohawk and Hudson rivers. Picnic areas. 518-436- 6346. Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway Coalition ($-$$$$/A). Series of local, county and state highways following the historic route of the Erie Canal from Schenectady to Waterford/Cohoes. Vari- ous attractions, restaurants and shop- ping along the routes. 518- 406-8610. mohawktowpath.homestead.com National Baseball Hall of Fame ($- $$/A). 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Base- ball artifacts and memorabilia focusing on the history of the game and those players elected to the Hall of Fame. 888- 425-563-3263. baseballhall.org 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. nationalbot- tlemuseum.org *Natural Stone Bridge & Caves ($$/A). 535 Stone Bridge Road, Pottersville. 23 miles north of Lake George, self-guided hikes. Explore the largest cave entrance in the East; waterfalls, gorge, lighted caves and more. 518-494-2283. stone- bridgeandcaves.com National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame ($/A). 191 Union Ave., Sarato- ga Springs. Interactive programs, chil- dren's gallery, a behind-the-scenes track tour. 518-584-0400. Racingmuseum.net New York Giants Football Training Camp ($/A). University at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany. Watch the Giants train for their upcoming sea- son. Begins July. 518-442-7369. ualba- nysports.com New York State Museum (Free/A). Em- pire State Plaza, Madison Ave., Albany. Fascinating and family-friendly exhibits, full-sized carousel that kids can ride for free and Iroquois longhouse. 518-474- 5877. nysm.nysed.gov North Pole, Santa's Workshop ($$$- $$$$/A). 324 Whiteface Memorial Hwy., Wilmington. Fun theme Park, including the real Santa at his village. 518-946-2211. NorthPoleNY.com Oasis Family Fun Park ($$/A). 97 North Greenbush Rd., Troy. Enjoy mini golf, bumper boats, ice cream, snack bar, and more. 518-326-3177. 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. ou- sands of artifacts in six historic build- ings. 518-295-7192. theOldStoneFort.org Park Playhouse (Free/A). Washington Park, Albany. Free, outdoor summer theater. 518- 434-2035. parkplayhouse. com Plotter Kill Preserve (Free/A). Coplon Rd. off Rte. 159, Rotterdam. 632-acre preserve with three waterfalls along marked trails. 518-386-2225. Pruyn House Historic and Cultural Center (Free/A). 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham. Landscaped gardens and restored home, barn and outbuildings from the 1800s. 518- 783-1435. www.pruynhouse.org SAVE $1 Open daily thru 9/1 www.miSci.org 15 Nott Terrace Heights Schenectady • 382-7890 The (impolite) science of the human body +93 HVParent.com Q Hudson Valley Parent 33 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 (9am- 4pm) 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 Great Places... Let's Go! 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. $$$ - $10-$20 $$$$ - $20 & up Fees: $ - $5 & under $$ - $5-$10 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. (Continued on Page 34) (Continued on Page 38)

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