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New York State Attractions

    Kayak Staten Island, New York City

  South Beach, Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk - Parking Lot #1 - Staten Island, NY            
Kayak Staten Island is an all-volunteer organization providing free kayaking for the public at the shoreline on South Beach in Staten Island.
Depending on attendance, there may be a wait for a boat to become available. Try-outs are limited to 15 minutes; it is first-come-first-served but paddlers are allowed to get back in line for another spin.
    Aqueduct Race Track, New York City
  11000 Rockaway Blvd. - Queens, NY             
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Aqueduct Race Track, also known as Aqueduct Racetrack or simply Aqueduct, is a horse racing track located in Queens, New York. The track is part of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and is open for live racing throughout the year. The track has three separate tracks: a main dirt track, an inner turf course and an outer turf course. Aqueduct is home to several major horse racing events throughout the year, including the Wood Memorial Stakes, the Gotham Stakes, and the Cigar Mile Handicap. These events attract some of the top horses and jockeys in the sport and offer significant purse money to the winners. The track also hosts the New York Racing Festival, which features several graded stakes races.
The track was originally opened in 1894, and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years. In 2011, Aqueduct opened the Resorts World Casino New York City, which is now the largest casino in New York City and the only one in the five boroughs of New York City. The casino offers electronic slot machines and table games, and has a wide variety of dining and entertainment options.
Aqueduct Race Track is easily accessible by public transportation, with the A train subway line stopping at the Aqueduct-North Conduit Avenue station, which is a short walk from the track. The track also has a large parking lot for those who choose to drive.
    Old McDonald's Farm Village, Jefferson County
  14471 County Rte 145 - North Harbor Rd - Sackets Harbor, NY           
Ron and Nancy Robbins are the current owners of a diversified farm business just outside the historic village of Sackets Harbor. Founded in 1977 with 100 acres of rented land, Ron and Nancy have transformed the business to include 4000 acres of owned and rented land raising a variety of field crops and vegetables, a 400 cow dairy, a grain processing enterprise, and a very popular and well respected farm tour and agricultural education enterprise.
    Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Dutchess County
  6550 Spring Brook Avenue - Rhinebeck, NY            
The Dutchess County Agricultural Society, Inc. is a nonprofit 501c5 corporation. The 80 member society is made up of interested men and women who elect the 16 member Board of Directors. This group oversees all aspects of the operation of the fair and all off season events. The General Manager works with and communicates directly to the Board. A permanent staff of eleven produces the various events and maintains the 162-acre facility throughout the year. The number of paid staff and volunteers during the fair grows to several hundred.
    Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, Warren County
  535 Stone Bridge Road - Pottersville, NY            
The massive stone bridge arch - the largest marble cave entrance in the east - dominates this spectacular display of ancient Adirondack geology from rock over one billion years old. Take a walking stick, map, and camera and set out on a self-guided, above-ground, natural stone step nature trail and experience up-close the many unique rock features, such as potholes, grottos, a gorge and mill site waterfalls. Descend into lighted surface caves with raging waterfalls or tranquil dark pools. To learn more, see the Adirondack memories display or view a free PBS video describing the history and geology of the caves.
    Wilderstein Preservation, Dutchess County
   - Rhinebeck, NY           
Wilderstein is an independent not-for-profit historic site located in Rhinebeck, New York. Our mission is to enrich people’s lives by providing a relevant, engaging cultural destination; to protect, preserve and restore the estate’s architecture, landscape and collections; and to interpret the site’s history in compelling and innovative ways.
    Buffalo/Erie County Botanical Gardens, Niagara County
  2655 S Park - Buffalo, NY           
This botanical gardens is the product of three extraordinary visionaries: landscaping architect Fredrick Law Olmsted, architects Lord & Burnham and botanist / plant-explorer John F. Cowell.
In 1985, the front entrance portico was renovated to reproduce the original design and the exhibits in the front houses were replaced. In 1990-96 the Shrub Garden was restored by Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, County staff at the Gardens and the Society.
    Belmont Park, Long Island
  2150 Hempstead Turnpike - Elmont, NY            
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Belmont Park is a 430-acre racetrack in Elmont, N.Y. There are two race meetings at Belmont Park in 2012: the 56-day Spring/Summer meeting will be from April 27 to July 15; and the 37-day Fall Championship meeting will be from Sept. 8 to Oct. 28. Belmont Park is the home of the 144th Running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday June 9, 2012.
    Boomers, Long Island
  655 Long Island Ave - Medford, NY             
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Amusement park with everything from go-carts & carousels to rock walls and rollercoasters. Boomers cafe, and facilities available for general public, group events, corp events and birthday parties.
    Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara County
   - Niagara Falls, NY           
The enormous waterfalls are by far the most spectacular attraction in Niagara Falls State Park. But we offer so many ways to experience the Falls. You can have a wet and wild adventure, reaching out and touching the Falls at the Cave of the Winds. It’s all here to explore, in Attractions and Adventures.
Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Illuminated American Falls, Festival Theater, Cave of the Winds, Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara Scenic Trolley Observation Tower and Maid of the Mist.
    Zoom Flume Water Park, Greene County
  Rt. 23 West to - Rt. 145 North - East Durham,              
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Located in the northern catskills in beautiful East Durham. This is the largest water park in the catskills. Waterslides, pools, lazy river, picnic areas, group rates and specials.
    Panama Rocks Scenic Park, Chautauqua County
  11 Rock Hill Rd - Panama, NY           
The Panama Rocks are reputed to be the world's most extensive outcropping of glacier-sculpted, ocean-quartz-conglomerate rock. Geologists believe the rocks originated as sand and gravel sea islands, over 300 million years ago. The islands were part of a huge river delta. Over aeons, the islands were covered by thousands of feet of sediments, and were 'pressure compacted' into rock. About 165 million years ago, the rock was fractured and uplifted to its present altitude [1650']. During the last Ice Age, a glacier cut-into and unearthed the rock. Since that time a lush, mixed forest has grown over the site.
    Aimie's Dinner and Movie, Warren County
  190 Glen Street - Glens Falls, NY           
"Introducing Aimie’s Dinner & Movie, a revolutionary concept in entertainment at its Hollywood finest. Admit it, you’ve always longed to be treated like a celebrity now you can be. After you are seated in the cushioned comfort of your private table, we invite you to sit back and relax…no need to rush through your meal here!
Leisurely sip your favorite libation, as you casually peruse our complete dinner menu. We guarantee there’s something to please the pickiest of eaters (you may even find a dish named after your favorite flick!) It’s just like enjoying a private screening with your own personal chef preparing some of your most desired dishes, along with a gracious server to make sure that your every whim is accommodated! The true “Star Treatment” without all the nasty paparazzi!"
    United States Military Academy, Orange County
  Bldg 600 Taylor Hall - West Point, NY             
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The Academy provides a superb four-year education, which focuses on the leader development of cadets in the academic, military, and physical domains, all underwritten by adherence to a code of honor. The United States Military Academy's mission is to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.
    Allegany State Park, Chautauqua County
  2373 ASP Rte 1, Ste 3 - Salamanca, NY           
Allegany State Park’s 65,000 acres is known for its primitive forested valleys, un-glaciated landscape, fall leaves and wildlife. The two developed areas, Red House and Quaker, make this the largest state park in the system. Both areas offer sand beaches, picnic areas, museums, hiking trails and naturalist walks.
    Hunter Montain, Greene County
   - Hunter Mountain,            
Hunter Mountain is New York's premier eastern ski resort with 100% snowmaking coverage offering great skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, & snowshoeing as well as summer ethnic festivals such as the German Alps Festival, Celtic Festival, Oktoberfest, and others in the beautiful northern Catskill mountains.
    Hoffman's Playland, Schenectady County
  608 Loudon Rd (Rte 9) - Latham, NY           
Never an Admission to pay to enter the park - Plenty of Good Fun and Good Food for all Ages - Memories Last a Lifetime - 14 Kiddie Rides (1 ticket per person) - 5 Major Rides (2 Tickets per person) - Gift Certificates Available year round - Birthday Parties - M/C, Visa, Discover, Cash - ATM on Premises
    Berkshire Bird Paradise, Schenectady County
  43 Red Pond Rd - Petersburg, NY           
Peter Dubacher started the Berkshire Bird Paradise, a certified not for profit company back in 1972 as a "labor of love." It has grown into one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the country. The sanctuary has evolved into an outdoors educational institution, where students on field trips with their parents or on college internship programs can learn about birds. The sanctuary is also a small botanical garden with hundreds of plants and exotic flowers .We are constantly improving our grounds, with the help of great volunteers.
    Aquatic World, Onondaga County
  114 Kreischer Rd - Syracuse, NY           
Dive Travel can be a fantasy or a nightmare, particularly if you pick the wrong travel service. Aquatic World has the PADI Travel Network to connect you with over 200 proven locations worldwide. We can feel sure your travel plans are in the hands of experts. For those who prefer to be pampered, try one of our guided tours. Visit the Caribbean or the warm waters of Florida with the Manatees - you won't even have to worry about the details. Ask our travel customers about our service.
Unlike the high pressure sales stores, Aquatic World keeps the customer's needs as our primary consern. We are proud to offer the dive industries premier line of equipment "DACOR", proven over 48 years to give divers the performance they really need. Aquatic World does more than sell the gear you need: we also keep that gear in new condition with our expert staff.
Aquatic World has become the standard in Central New York for quality training, quality equipment and dive travel planning at reasonable prices. You could let Aquatic World be your diving expert... or you could pay more and get less.
    Aqua Zoo, Jefferson County
  43681 Rte #12 - Alexandria Bay, NY           
The Aqua Zoo in Alexandria Bay has a large variety of marine life on display in over 80 exhibits and more than 15,000 gallons of fresh and sea water, the Aqua Zoo is one of the largest privately owned aquariums of its kind in the United States or Canada.
Fabulous coral reefs, which were imported from the Fiji Islands, will amaze you. They feature dozens of different species of invertebrates, living coral, and various other life forms. You'll notice Gonipora Coral from Malaysia, Gorgonia from the Caribbean Sea, Leather corals from Indonesia, Hawaiian Feather Dusters, Sea Apples from the Australian Barrier Reef, and many more interesting creatures.
    Castel Grisch Winery, Onondaga County
  3380 Cty Rte 28 - Watkins Glen, NY            
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One of the most unique properties in central New York. Incorporated on a scenic hillside overlooking Seneca Lake, the family estate is a celebration of wine, food, and friends. The restaurant, winery, tasting room/gift boutique and vineyards all blend together to help you enjoy New York's wine country at its finest.
    Saugerties Lighthouse, Ulster County
  168 Lighthouse Drive - Saugerties, NY            
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A landmark beacon on the Hudson River, the Saugerties Lighthouse is a venerable red-brick lighthouse built in 1869 at the mouth of the Esopus Creek. The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy maintains the lighthouse and adjacent lands for the enjoyment of the public.
    Forsyth Nature Center, Ulster County
   - Kingston, NY            
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A quaint visitor-friendly facility in a garden setting allowing for close contact to the animals. Environment & nature programs available.
    Roberson Museum and Science Center, Broome County
  30 Front St - Binghamton, NY            
Roberson Museum and Science Center is a complex institution encompassing the Binghamton campus of museum and science center, including historic buildings.
Roberson Memorial, Inc. was established by the will of Alonzo Roberson in 1934 to create an “educational center …for the use and benefit of all people.” The Roberson Memorial Center (as first called) opened to the public in 1954 in the Roberson Mansion.
    Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Broome County
  Union Station - Utica, NY           
Discover the Adirondacks, riding in our clean and comfortable, climate controlled coaches, or take in the fresh air in our open car, through remote forests, past sparkling rivers, over bridges, ponds and streams, into the magnificent beauty of the six million acre Adirondack Park. Witness nature's beauty as you pass the preserved Utica Marsh, and keep a lookout for the many deer that graze in the countryside along the route.
Relive the golden age of railroading, a time when The Adirondack played host to the rich and famous on their way to their Great Camps. Our adventures offer many different scenic excursions departing from Utica's beautifully restored Union Station. This is our longest adventure, offering a full day trip, passing many flagstops including Holland Patent, Remsen, Forestport, Woodgate and Otter Lake. The journey is over 2 hours each way with a 4-1/2 hour layover in Thendara in the summer.
    Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, Rensselaer County
  Burden Iron Works Museum - Foot of Polk Street - Troy, NY           
The Hudson-Mohawk region all around Albany, Schenectady, and Troy was the Silicon Valley of the nineteenth century, and thus in many ways it was North America's original model for how the entrepreneurial use of cutting-edge technology can foster regional economic prosperity. The eastern terminus of the Erie Canal, finished in 1825, was here. The first railroad line designed specifically for use by steam locomotives connected Albany and Schenectady. Henry Burden, a Scottish immigrant who took over a nationally-ranked iron works in South Troy in the early 1800s, was the inventor of the "hook-head" railroad spike that is now in common usage.