Things to Do in New York
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Fort William Henry
Adirondack Mountains, New York
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
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
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
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
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...
Campground
Park
Hiking
Swimming
Bicycling
High Falls Gorge
Adirondack Mountains, New York
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
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
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
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
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....
Hiking
Historical Landmark
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