- TripBuzz found 52 things to do with kids in or near Amsterdam, New York, including 45 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Clifton Park and Albany.
- From Imperial Lanes Bowling Center to High Rollers Family Fun Center, the Amsterdam area offers 62 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- Named after the city in the Netherlands, Amsterdam started off as a small village but eventually became a large manufacturing center after the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825. The city has stayed true to its heritage, maintaining buildings and sites from the 19th and 20th centuries. Albany is less than an hour from Amsterdam.
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Museum of Innovation & Science
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15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
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With an archive of over 1.5 million images, the Museum of Innovation and Science provides both historic and scientific educational exhibits. Exhibits and events inside the museum include a planetarium, science festivals, and holiday shows.
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To enjoy an afternoon, you will not soon forget, visit the Central Park Rose Garden in Schenectady. Featuring more than 4,000 rose bushes in beautifully maintained gardens, with fountains and walkways, plan your visit today.
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Decorated in a Western theme, Players Park offers a landscaped, 18 hole miniature golf course for visitors to try. The park also has a par 3 golf course and inflatable bounce houses.
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Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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The combined site of the Historical Society of Saratoga Springs & Canfield Casino holds three floors of historical exhibits which includes gaming equipment from the early casino. The Canfield Casino was build in the 1870s in Congress Park and currently is a historic site in the area.
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With a gym full of cardio equipment, Sportime Schenectady offers visitors a place to work out and improve their overall fitness. The center has indoor tennis courts where various tennis programs take place.
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Known for its 135 flavors of ice cream, Bumpy's Polar Freeze Inc is an entertainment center with a climbing wall and bumper boats. The venue also hosts birthday parties and other events.
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Petrified Sea Gardens Road, Saratoga Springs, NY
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The Petrified Sea Gardens feature a large display of ancient fossil formations called stromatolites. Discovered in 1920, these unusual formations are hundreds of millions of years old. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
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110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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There are 4 galleries at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, which exhibits automobiles dating back to 1929, a hall of fame which features racing drivers, as well as a gallery dedicated to George Frayne. In here there are also organized special events and programs, such as the Spring Auto Show.
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19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Besides the spa and the pool complex, at the Saratoga Spa State Park are also found 2 golf courses, picnic areas, and approximately 12 miles of trails, opened both in the warm and in the cold season.
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22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Featuring full digital projection and stadium seating, Regal - Clifton Park Stadium 10 & RPX is a movie theater showing the latest movie releases to its guests. Other theater amenities include mobile ticketing, birthday party rentals, and a game room.