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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) Looking for a vacation getaway or a wallet-friendly day trip? There's something for everyone in the Capital District! 1000 Acres Ranch Resort ($$$$/T). 465 Warrensburg Rd., Stony Creek. Ad- irondack ranch resort offering horse- back riding vacations. 518-696-2444. 1000acres.com Agnes Macdonald Music Haven Stage (FREE/T). Central Park, 500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady. Outdoor amphithe- ater features music, theater, movies and family programs from late spring to early fall. 518-372-5656. musichaven- stage.org Albany City Trolley ($$$/A). Albany Visitors Center, corner of Clinton Ave. and 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., Alba- ny. Cheer on Albany's own AHL hockey team. Season starts October to April. 518-433-8457. thealbanydevils.com Albany's Indoor RockGym ($$-$$$/S). 4C Vatrano Rd., Albany. Indoor rock climbing, indoor cave system. 518-459- 7625. airrockgym.com Albany Institute of History & Art ($/A). 125 Washington Ave., Albany. Collections and exhibits relating to the history, art and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley. 518- 463- 4478. albanyinstitute.org Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center (FREE/A). 195 New Karner Rd., Albany. is ecosystem is one of just 20 inland pine barren environments in the world. Open daily. 518-456-0655. albanyp- inebush.org Armstrong's Elk Farm (Free/A). 936 Hervey Sunside Rd., Cornwallville. See dozens of elk in a natural environment. 518-622-8452. greatnortherncatskills. com Arts Center of the Capital Region ($-$$/A). 265 River St., Troy. High- ly-acclaimed art exhibitions and live performances. 518- 273-0552. artscen- teronline.org Bailiwick Ranch & Discovery Zoo ($- $$/A). 118 Castle Rd., Catskill. Horse- back trail rides, pony rides, petting zoo, ATV rentals, paint ball. Open year- round. 518-678-5665. bailiwickranch. com Battenkill River Sports and Camp- ground ($$$$/S). 937 Rte. 313, Cam- bridge. Canoeing, kayaking, tubing, f ly fishing rentals and instructions, camp- ing. 518-677-8868. battenkillriversports. com Bennett's Riding Stable ($$$$/S). 91 Gage Hill Rd., Lake Luzerne. Horseback riding and lessons. 518-696-4444. lake- georgenewyork.com/horses Berkshire Bird Paradise ($/A). 43 Red Pond Rd., Petersburg. Large bird sanc- tuary featuring more than 2,000 birds of more than 150 species. Open daily, May to Oct. 518-279-3801. birdparadise.com Boat House ($$-$$$$/A). 2855 Aque- duct Rd., Schenectady. Canoe rentals on the Erie Canal. 518-393-5711. boat- housecanoeskayaks.com Bronck Museum ($/A). 90 County Rte. 42, Coxsackie. Complex of Dutch Colonial homes and 19th century barns. Open May to Oct. 518-731-6490. gchis- tory.org Brown's Beach ($/A). Saratoga Lake, Rte. 9P, Saratoga Springs. Public beach, swimming, boating, marina, restaurant and lodging. 518-587-8280. browns- beachresort.com Great Places... Let's Go! Fees: $ - $10 & under $$$ - $20-$25 $$ - $11-$19 $$$$ - $26 & up Kid-friendly rating: P - Preschoolers S - School age T - Teens A - All ages Please call ahead to verify times and fees. Dates are subject to change, please call to confirm. *For more information about this advertiser, find their ad in this travel section. HVParent.com Q Hudson Valley Parent 33 1000 Acres Ranch Resort ($$$$/T). 465 Warrensburg Rd., Stony Creek. Adirondack ranch resort offering New York horseback riding vacations. 518-696-2444. 1000acres.com Agnes Macdonald Music Haven Stage (Free/T). Central Park, 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady. Outdoor amphitheater features music, theater, movies and family programs from late spring through early fall. 518-372-5656. musichavenstage.org Albany Aqua Ducks ($$$/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)