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Watkins Glen State Park

Upstate New York

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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...

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Gray Line New York Tours

New York City, New York

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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

Prospect Mountain

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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Let's face it: Not every familiy is up for the full-court schlep up to those picturesque Adirondack summits. But, even the littlest kids can make it to the apex of this 2,000-foot-high mountain....

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Hiking

This jungle gym on steroids equips brave souls with harnesses and caribiners and sends them high into the treetops. It's a physical challenge, a leap of faith, and, depending on your disposition, either a ton of fun, or a visit to crazyville...

Ziplining

Montauk Point Lighthouse & Museum

Long Island, New York

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Kids probably won't notice the sweeping blue and green vistas at this 1796 lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic. All they'll ask is: How many steps to the top? (Answer: 137.) Peering...

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Deep Hollow Ranch

Long Island, New York

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Kids won't care that Deep Hollow Ranch is the oldest working cattle ranch in America. They'll be more impressed by the greeting party: Pedro and Frida, two adorable donkeys who...

Horseback Riding

Adventure Racing Family Fun Center

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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Driving the race track at Adventure Racing Family Fun Center on the Route 9 strip won't net you any meaningful knowledge about the ecosystems of Lake George. But you will have a ton of fun....