Things to Do in New York
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The Water's Edge Marina
Adirondack Mountains, New York
The adventure-minded will want to get on the water and explore. Do-it-yourselfers can captain their own vessel courtesy of marina operators Dave and Joan. Choose from canoes, kayaks, motorboats — whatever floats your boat. ...
Boating
Tubing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Boat Tour
The Wild Center
Adirondack Mountains, New York
It may be indoors, but this science center in the woods is every bit the eco adventure. Step inside and investigate the high-peaks ecosystems, the local wildlife, and the history of the Adirondacks that was once a glacier wonderland. ...
Science & Nature Museum
Skyland Farm & Cafe
Upstate New York
Interesting artwork, local products, and amazing views make it a good stop with baby in a frontpack carrier; farm animals will amuse toddlers (as will the sandbox, standing tractor, and...
Specialty Food Store
Boutique
Petting Zoo
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
Museum of the Moving Image
New York City, New York
Overheard at this museum devoted to the art, science, and history of film: "I didn't know movies didn't always have sound!" It's worth the subway hop to Queens to explore...
Special Collection
Six Flags Great Escape
Adirondack Mountains, New York
If names like Canyon Blaster and Mega Wedgie are your speed, Six Flags has got your number....
Theme Park
Water Park
Amusement Park
Watkins Glen State Park
Upstate New York
The stream that is at the heart of this state park falls some 400 feet from start to finish, with 19 waterfalls along the way...
Park
Ausable Chasm
Adirondack Mountains, New York
Float around the water inside this antiquated chasm, and it's like being dropped inside the "Land of the Lost." Carved out by the river, the chasm meanders along a few-mile stretch, with towering rock formations above and rushing water below. ...
Hiking
Cavern
Belvedere Castle
New York City, New York
Perched high above Central Park on Vista Rock's craggy outcropping is the fantastical Belvedere Castle, holding its own among the high rises and skyscrapers of Manhattan....
Park
Historical Landmark
Science & Nature Museum
Children's Museum of the East End
Long Island, New York
"Sheer delight" is the best way to describe the look on kids' faces as they walk into the Children's Museum of the East End...
Science & Nature Museum
Children's Museum
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