- TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near Schenectady, New York, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy and Clifton Park.
- From Maple Ski Ridge to Boulevard Bowl, the Schenectady area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
- Primarily a city of industry, the city of Schenectady was once a booming agricultural trade area in its early days. Though the city has a thriving business landscape, visitors can enjoy many attractions, both indoor and outdoor, throughout the area. The most popular points of interest include the cities many museums and theatres, a historic district, as well as a unique shopping and dining experience.
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National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame
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99 South Broadway (Rte. 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Dedicated to the art of dance, the National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame has a collection of costumes, books, videos, photographs and other dance items. The museum also offers classes and live dance performances.
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342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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The Saratoga Gaming & Raceway has a ½ mile long oval for horseracing. Inside the clubhouse there are 1,700 slots, a bar, a food court, a restaurant, and a nightclub.
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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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26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Operating on an 1871 railway, the Saratoga & North Creek Railway takes its clients on 2 hour-trips from North Creek to Saratoga Springs.
19.7 Miles
Tarks Indoor Golf is a golf entertainment and training facility featuring six 3D PGA Tour simulators. The simulators allow you to choose from one of forty golf courses. Tarks also maintains a golf shop and a bar & grill.
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Springs, trails, sculptures, and a casino are some of the things to be found in the Congress Park. In here there are also ponds, picnic areas, and a carousel.
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National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
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191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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The National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame exhibits equine art collections, trophies, and memorabilia related to this domain. The museum is dedicated to the thoroughbred racing, since this is one of the oldest sports practiced in America.
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30-44 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Historic, Congress Park Carousel provides a memorable experience for the little ones. With colorful horses, chariots and more, the carousel is open all of spring and summer, as well as a good portion of the fall season.
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Besides the horseracing, at the Saratoga Race Course there is also a museum and a hall of fame dedicated to this sport.
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Founded in 1899, the Yaddo Gardens cover 400 acres and features rose gardens and rock gardens, fountains, statues, and other attractions.