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Fort William Henry

Adirondack Mountains, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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Those loud booms you hear in Lake George? Cannons from Fort William Henry. Hard to believe, but beneath those kitschy village T-shirt shops lies the hallowed grounds of the French and Indian War....

History Museum
Historical Landmark

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum

Upstate New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Dedicated to entrepreneur and pioneering aviator Glenn Curtiss, this museum will be a big hit with kids who appreciate local history or all things mechanical. Giant engines, life-size model...

History Museum
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection

Gray Line New York Tours

New York City, New York

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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Those ubiquitous red double-decker buses you've seen plying the city streets since you arrived? They're not just for tired older folks: Gray Line, which operates the bus tours, turns...

Sightseeing Tour

Harris Hill Amusement Park

Upstate New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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Little kids don't have to stand by and watch as their older siblings have all the fun at this amusement park -- bumper cars, a carousel, and mini-putt all come...

Amusement Park

Hickory Hill Family Camping Resort

Upstate New York

Good for Babies

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When this camp resort is in full swing (from May to September) it's a town in itself, complete with on-site spa and wellness center. Kids, many of whom are...

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Hiking
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Serene scenerey along the Ausable River makes the drive to the High Falls Gorge alone worth the visit. Once inside, the river gets a whole new look, with a maze of high, wooden catwalks that lead you to cascading waterfalls....

Hiking
Waterfall

The Indian Tepee Gift Shop

Adirondack Mountains, New York

Good for School-Age Kids

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Walk in the door of this cozy, half-century-old store, and just keep on walking. The Indian Tepee Gift Shop goes on forever. ...

Souvenir & Gift Store
Boutique
Doll & Toy Store
Seasonal / Holiday Store

Lake George Steamboat Company

Adirondack Mountains, New York

Good for Babies

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The big boat with the paddle wheel and the giant smokestack is a familiar sight in these parts, generating big smiles as it makes one-hour tours up and down the south end of Lake George....

Boat Tour
Sightseeing Tour

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum

New York City, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Imagine hearing the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd at a Subway Series baseball game between the rival New York Mets and New York Yankees. Unless...

Art Museum
Special Collection

Mount Jo

Adirondack Mountains, New York

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Mention Mount Jo to a local and they'll likely smile with recognition. Thanks to its modest size, the two-mile loop trail is often the first Adirondack peak a kid climbs....