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hvparent.com ■ Hudson Valley Parent 45 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-$10 Capital District PLACES TO GO Whether you're looking for a lavish vacation or a wallet pleaser, there are plenty of places in the Capital District to fit your needs. (Continued on Page 34) self-guided tours of herb garden, barn- yard, and trails. 518-456-7890. shakerheritage.org Shaker Museum and Library ($-$$/A). 88 Shaker Museum Rd., Old Chatham. Exhibition center of Shaker life and culture. June-Oct. Also visit Mount Leb- anon Shaker Village at Shaker Rd., New Lebanon. 518-794-9100. shakermuseumandlibrary.org Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs ($/A). 136 Shrine Rd., Fultonville. e Shrine is a great place to visit for Mass or a pil- grimage. Located in the scenic Mohawk Valley in central New York State about 40 miles west of Albany. Bring a picnic lunch and browse the museums and gi shop. 518-853-3033. martyrshrine.org Steamer 10 Theatre ($$-$$$/A). 500 Western Ave., Albany. Family-friendly shows and entertainment. 518-438- 5503. steamer10theatre.org Supersonic Speedway Fun Park ($- $$/A). Rte. 145, East Durham. Go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, shooting gal- lery, rides, arcade. Restaurant, snack bar, ice cream shop, picnicking. 518-634-7200. Thomas Cole National Historic Site ($/A). 218 Spring St., Catskill. Home of omas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of Painting. 518-943-7465. thomascole.org Tree Haven Trails ($$-$$$/S). 1227 W. Galway Rd., West Galway. Snowshoeing and XC skiing, with track set trails and night skiing. 518-627-4260. bobstrees.com Tri-City Valley Cats ($-$$$/A). Hud- son Valley Community College Cam- pus, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy. Class A aliate of e Houston Astros. Open June to July. 518-629-2287. tcvalleycats. com Troy Waterfront Farmers Market ($/A). Summer: Hedley Park Place, 433 River St., Troy. Winter: Uncle Sam Atrium, Broadway at 3rd & 4th Sts., Troy. Market with fresh-picked and handmade goods. Saturdays only. 518- 321-5749. troymarket.org Saratoga and North Creek Railway ($$$-$$$$/A). 3 Railroad Pl., North Creek. e Upper Hudson River Rail- road is celebrating 10 years operating 2-hour scenic train rides along the Hudson River. From May to October, visitors enjoy mountain scenery as the train winds between historic stations at North Creek and Riparius. 877-726- 7245. sncrr.com *USS Slater ($/S). 141 Broadway, Alba- ny. During WWII 563 destroyer escorts battled Nazi U-boats on the North Atlantic, protecting convoys of men and supplies. In the Pacic, they stood rst in line to defend naval task forces from Kamikaze attacks. Today only one remains aoat. Step back in time aboard the USS Slater. e fully-guided tour takes at least one hour. It will require climbing ladders and walking through tight spaces. Strollers are not permitted on the ship. 518-431-1943. ussslater.org Willard Mountain ($$$$/S). 77 In- tervale Rd., Greenwich. Skiing, tubing park, lessons, special events. 518-692- 7337. willardmountain.com Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park ($/A). 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort. Trails for hiking, XC skiing. Educational pro- grams. Open daily, dawn-dusk. Call for directions. 518-450-0321. wiltonpreserve.org Windham Mountain ($$$$/A). 33 Clarence D Lane Rd., Windham. Full service ski and snowboard resort. Chil- dren's programs. 518-734-5000. windhammountain.com Windrifter Balloons ($$$$/S). 4 Hem- lock Ln., Saratoga. Balloon rides for the entire family. 518-399-6883. windrifterballooning.com Zadock Pratt Museum ($-$$$/S). Rte. 23, Prattsville. Picnicking, cultural and education center. 518-299-3395. prattmuseum.com Explore the HUDSON VALLEY this Summer Don't miss your chance to score free tickets to some of the Hudson Valley's top destinations. 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