- 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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A house built in 1787, Historic Cherry Hill provides a guided tour of the grounds and a collection of over 70,000 items. The collection has items from between 1787 and 1963, including diaries, documents, furnishings, photos and clothing.
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The ship from the Dutch Apple Cruises is an exact replica of a day-liner which cruised the river at the beginning of the 20th century. Besides the daily cruises, the boat can be chartered for special private events.
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USS Slater
Snow Dock, south of Dunn Memorial Bridge (off I-787), Albany, NY 12201
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The last functional destroyer from WWII, USS Slater is now a museum which houses the largest collection of artifacts gathered from destroyers in America. Tours are available for both adults and children, with overnight camping available for the latter.
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Built in 2002, joe bruno stadium is a baseball stadium featuring seating for 4,500 spectators. The stadium is home to the minor league Tri-City ValleyCats baseball team and is commonly visited by their fans and lovers of baseball.
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The Tri-City Valleycats are a single A baseball team in the Houston Astros system. The team plays at a small stadium known as The Joe, which hosts a variety of promotions and special events, and serves an array of refreshments.
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The Children's Museum of Science & Technology (The Junior Museum)
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250 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180
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Dedicated to cultivating curiosity and discovery in the minds of our youth, the Childrens Museum of Science and Technology (The Jr. Museum) has been accomplishing that mission for over 50 years. Exhibits include nanotechnology, weather, power generation and much more.
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Part of Hudson Valley Community College, The Joseph L Bruno Stadium is a minor league baseball stadium that is home to the Tri-City ValleyCats. It offers seating for 4,500 along with luxury suites, grass seating and picnic areas.
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The Lincoln Mineral Baths is a state-run bathhouse with buoyant mineral waters pumped into the tubs for relaxation and rejuvenation. There are also mud baths, facials, and cream-based massages available to visitors.
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Kinloch Park Dog Park is a small fenced in leash free dog park that is a part of the neighborhood park, Kinloch Park. The park is suitable for 3-5 medium to large sized dogs at a time.
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Constructed by George Clarke in the 1800s, historic Hyde Hall is an extensive country house containing family quarters, staff quarters, a farm complex, and parkland. Collections inside the house include antique furniture, portraits, and silver antique dining ware.