- TripBuzz found 52 things to do with kids in or near Amsterdam, New York, including 45 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Clifton Park and Albany.
- From Imperial Lanes Bowling Center to High Rollers Family Fun Center, the Amsterdam area offers 62 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- Named after the city in the Netherlands, Amsterdam started off as a small village but eventually became a large manufacturing center after the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825. The city has stayed true to its heritage, maintaining buildings and sites from the 19th and 20th centuries. Albany is less than an hour from Amsterdam.
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161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
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Housed in an American Renaissance-style mansion, The Hyde Collection Art Museum and Historic Home features some of the worlds finest paintings from the Old Masters as well as new artists. Visitors can view iconic pieces by artists such as Picasso and Degas while enjoying the homes architecture and beautiful gar…
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Great Escape Fun Park offers a range of attractions and activities for the entire family. They have roller coasters, kiddie rides and a water park and is now park of Six Flags.
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Featuring a variety of attractions including a community garden, basketball courts, and areas for games like four square and hopscotch, the Sagamore Playground also hosts an annual Harvest Festival and other events.
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1511 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845
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Built on over an acre of land among the Adirondacks, Lumberjack Pass Miniature Golf offers 18 widely varied holes with an array of offbeat obstacles and designs. The course features water hazards and real sand traps.
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Route 9, P.O. Box 511, Lake George, NY 12845
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Featuring over 135 rides, shows and attractions, Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom offers an array of activities for every level of thrill seeker. From gravity-defying coasters to daily dance parties, the parks offer something for family members of all ages.
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Magic Forest is family fun park geared toward the littlest one of the family. While the park features an array of activities for the whole family including a train and safari tram, most of the rides are created to entertain toddlers and small children.
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Fishing and swimming are the most popular activities at Otsego Lake. The lake stretches for 9 miles and is featured in some of James Fenimore Cooper's novels.
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Some of the greatest views of Lake George can be seen on Prospect Mountain. Climbers, hikers, and mobile van riders enjoy reaching the 2,030 foot mountains summit for quiet, serene views of the surrounding area.
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A living history museum, the Farmer's Museum tells the story of the rural trades and skills from the 19th century, in a completely restored b1845 village. In here is also found a 1982 carousel, a petting zoo, as well as the Cardiff Giant.
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One hour tours on the Otsego Lake are available on the Glimmerglass Queen. The tours are narrated, and can be accompanied by a drink from the bar. Private events can be organized aboard.