Rent a Cabin in the Adirondacks
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You can't beat a quiet morning sitting in a real Adirondack chair, sipping coffee, and breathing in the fresh mountain air. Your family can enjoy miles of trails and long days of splashing in a real Adirondack lake, and you can enjoy those quiet Adirondack mornings all to yourself.
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campsitePlay on the Hudson River Greenway Trail System
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An extensive trail system established in 1991 provides multi-use access along both sides of the Hudson River, from Manhattan up to Saratoga and Washington counties. Spanning 14 counties total, the Greenway Trail System has 488 miles of land trails and 256 miles of water trails. This means biking, walking and kayaking opportunities abound.
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campsiteTake a Weekend Trip to Lake George
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Lake George just might be the perfect family vacation destination. From affordable cabin rentals and campsites on the lake, to walking Canada street, complete with an arcade, pizza joints and ice cream shops, there are plenty of activities to keep the entire family happy.
Don't Miss: Mt. Prospect, Fun World Arcade, water activities and Fort William Henry Museum.
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campsiteGo Hiking in The Gunks
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Just a couple of hours north of New York City, the Shawangunk Mountains, "The Gunks" for short, are a favorite among rock climbers and hikers. With 761 miles of trails, there are stunning views for everyone—from the beginner explorer to the veteran climber.
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campsiteGo Wine Tasting in the Finger Lakes
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Napa and Sonoma have nothing on the Finger Lakes when it comes to scenery. Several wine trails snake around three of the five lakes promising an ideal setting for sipping Riesling.
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campsiteCheck Out the Corning Museum of Glass
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An entire building dedicated to the art of breakable objects doesn't sound like an ideal place for children to hang out. But, if you have kids, the museum knows how to entertain them. Live demonstrations, a hands-on innovation center and glass making classes are just a few of the kid-friendly activities.
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campsiteVisit the National Baseball Hall of Fame
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Celebrate American history at the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. If you're not a baseball fan when you arrive, you just might be by the time you leave.
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campsiteTake Your Family to Niagara Falls
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Another American icon, Niagara Falls, is the oldest state park in the country. But what a lot of people don't know is that with 400 acres of terrain and 15 miles of hiking trails, there's more to see than water.
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campsiteTake a Trip Down the Erie Canal
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This 364-mile long waterway, which links the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, played an instrumental part in revolutionizing trade, commerce and transportation in America. Learn all about the history of the canal and how it impacted the U.S. economy upon opening in 1825.
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campsitePlay in Lake Placid
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Home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid knows how to host. From epic outdoor activities, like hiking Whiteface Mountain, to old-fashioned family fun, like watching a hockey game at Herb Brooks Arena, there's literally something here for everyone. When picking things to do in New York, be sure to add a trip to Lake Placid to your list.
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