- TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Albany, New York, including 41 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs.
- From Playdium Bowling Center to Albany Indoor Rockgym, the Albany area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Parks.
- Noted as the capitol of New York, Albany is one of the largest cities in the country. Resting on the scenic Hudson River, the city offers many public parks with bicycling trails, amphitheaters, playgrounds and picnicking areas. And home of SUNY's Polytechnic Institute, the city is rich in culture, arts and education. This includes The New York State Museum, Capitol Repertory Theater and the Irish American Heritage Museum.
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61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Offering libraries, artifacts, education programs, and lectures, New York State Military Museum has many ways to learn the history of the state's military forces and veterans. The museum houses the largest collection of Civil War flags in the world.
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A movie theater featuring a BTX giant screen auditorium, Criterion Cinemas 11 & BTX displays first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theater offers 3D movies, a party room, leather rocking seats and a concession area.
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Home Made Theater is a not-for-profit theater company committed to enhancing cultural life of the Saratoga region. HMT produces a four show season, between October and May and offer dinner theater packages with area restaurants for the three main-stage productions.
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472 W Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
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Featuring over 1,000 acres of protected land, the Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a preserve popular among nature lovers. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking through the sanctuary, viewing the native plants and wildlife that call the location home.
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218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414
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Named a historic site in 1999, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site celebrates the life and art of landscape painter Thomas Cole. The site features the painters former home, available to tour, as well as a map to the trail of landscapes featured in his art.
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Petrified Sea Gardens Road, Saratoga Springs, NY
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The Petrified Sea Gardens feature a large display of ancient fossil formations called stromatolites. Discovered in 1920, these unusual formations are hundreds of millions of years old. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
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The Community Theatre is a historic two screen theatre that has been restored to reflect its 1940s cinema style. The theatre provides state-of-the-art surround sound in both theatres and digital projection in booths. The theatre offers concessions and gift certificates.
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Spend the day admiring the great outdoors at the Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Managed by the Audubon Society, Canoe Meadows offers several trails and is open throughout the year.
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From Magic The Gathering to Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Kirwan's Game Store provides a variety of card games and accessories to its guests. The store hosts tournaments and has knowledgeable staff providing tips for card games.
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Visitors can enjoy hiking and view the natural scenery of Mount Williams at Mt Williams Reservoir. The reservoir serves as the water supply for North Adams and the surrounding areas.