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Pollock-Krasner House

Long Island, New York

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Tap your creative side -- and hone your baby's inner art critic -- at the Pollock-Krasner House & Study Center. Adults and teens interested in abstract expressionism will enjoy touring the house...

Art Museum
History Museum

Town of Sag Harbor

Long Island, New York

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The charming town of Sag Harbor was once a bustling whaling port. Now the tree-lined Main Street is a haven for old-fashioned treats the kids will love. Start...

Town

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. ...

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Tubing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Boat Tour

The Indian Tepee Gift Shop

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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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

Adirondack Scenic Railroad

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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To some folks, you haven't really done the Adirondacks 'til you've done 'em by train. Even without the steam engine (the ones on the Scenic Railway are diesel), it's a little bit of old-time magic. ...

Train

Strong National Museum of Play

Upstate New York

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Just try to get the kids to leave here once they've set foot inside. From Sesame Street (where you can sit on the stoop or in Big Bird's nest) to...

Special Collection
History Museum

Cayuga Lake Creamery

Upstate New York

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The Finger Lakes are a big dairy region, and that means it's a big ice cream region. Anyone who likes ice cream -- and we know...

Farm Tour

Central Park Zoo

New York City, New York

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There are over 130 different species of animals in the Central Park Zoo, from the Antarctic Penguins...

Corning Museum of Glass

Upstate New York

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Children visiting a glass museum may sound a bit like "bulls in a china shop," but the Corning Museum of Glass is a very kid-friendly place. It encourages kids...

Art Museum
History Museum
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection

Fort Ticonderoga

Adirondack Mountains, New York

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It's not hard to imagine troops encamped at this 18th century stronghold. True, it's largely rebuilt since its inception as the French Fort Carillon in 1755. But there are cannons, barracks and artilery to explore....