Things to Do with Kids in Albany, NY

  • TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Albany, New York, including 41 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs.
  • From Playdium Bowling Center to Albany Indoor Rockgym, the Albany area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Parks.
  • Noted as the capitol of New York, Albany is one of the largest cities in the country. Resting on the scenic Hudson River, the city offers many public parks with bicycling trails, amphitheaters, playgrounds and picnicking areas. And home of SUNY's Polytechnic Institute, the city is rich in culture, arts and education. This includes The New York State Museum, Capitol Repertory Theater and the Irish American Heritage Museum.
  • TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Albany, New York, including 41 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs.
  • From Playdium Bowling Center to Albany Indoor Rockgym, the Albany area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Parks.
  • Noted as the capitol of New York, Albany is one of the largest cities in the country. Resting on the scenic Hudson River, the city offers many public parks with bicycling trails, amphitheaters, playgrounds and picnicking areas. And home of SUNY's Polytechnic Institute, the city is rich in culture, arts and education. This includes The New York State Museum, Capitol Repertory Theater and the Irish American Heritage Museum.
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41.5 Miles
93% 27 votes
River Arlington, VT MoreLess Info
Rising through Vermont, the Battenkill River is nearly 60 miles in length with many different activities for visitors. The most popular is fishing for trout, but there is also plenty of hiking, walking, canoeing, and kayaking.
41.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Shady Lane, Saugerties, NY 12477 MoreLess Info
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve is a 161 acre nature preserve and home to a variety of plant and wildlife. Visitors to the preserve can participate in guided nature walks, kayak and canoe tours, butterfly walks, and animal tracking tours.
42.8 Miles
95% 203 votes
Observation Decks Woodstock, NY MoreLess Info
With a little effort and a hike up a gravel trail, your visit to Overlook Mountain will provide you with photo opportunities and breath-taking vistas. At the top, hikers can explore the ruins of an old hotel and climb the fire tower to see the landscapes.
42.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Hawley, Charlemont, MA MoreLess Info
A preserved New England bog, Hawley Bog is an unusual and distinctive ecosystem. Visitors can see a variety of bog plants, including orchids in season, as well as an array of wildlife.
42.9 Miles
100% 27 votes
Snowmobiling Mount Snow, Wilmington, VT 05363 MoreLess Info
The oldest snowmobile tour company in Vermont, High Country Snowmobile Tours provides snowmobile tours for all experience levels through the Green Mountain National Forest. Tours must be reserved in advance, and snowmobiles are available for purchase.
44.3 Miles
Zoar Outdoor is a local tour company which specializes in outdoor adventure activities such as whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, ziplining and more.
44.5 Miles
95% 460 votes
Ziplines 66 Thunder Mt. Road, Charlemont, MA 1339 MoreLess Info
Berkshire East Canopy Tours, a part of a local ski resort, is a popular North American zipline tour company which offers two of the longest ziplines in the country with half a mile-stretch at the elevation of around 200 feet.
44.5 Miles
100% 13 votes
Rafting 1 Thunder Road, Charlemont, MA 01339 MoreLess Info
Moxie Outdoor Adventures offers numerous outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Whitewater rafting, inflatable kayaking, canoeing, wilderness overnight camping, moose and ATV safaris on the Kennebec, Penobscot, Deerfield and Dead rivers in Massachusetts and Maine are some of the available trips.
44.8 Miles
91% 33 votes
Other Landmarks Richardson Street, Glens Falls, NY MoreLess Info
Feeder Canal Trail offers beautiful views of the lush plant life that changes drastically through the seasons. The canal trails offer hiking and cycling, as well as kayaking through the waterway.
45.1 Miles
100% 12 votes
Historic Sites Charlemont, MA MoreLess Info
Built in 1951, Bissell Covered Bridge is a 92 foot, one span variation long truss bridge. The bridge crosses Mill Brook and may interest those looking for bridge photography opportunities.
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