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wren




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 17 2009, 3:09 pm
Looking for a place to go for a 2-3 day vacation.
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chocolate moose




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 17 2009, 7:24 pm
it's our state's capital; there must be tons of things to do there and nearby.
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NotInNJMommy




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Dec 17 2009, 7:33 pm
there's a state museum and some other museums around including in schenectady and up in saratoga. There's also some small sports teams if you like to go to games and don't want to break the bank.

There's also "outdoorsy" stuff, but that might not be appropriate right now. (Today it didn't get out of the teens.)

There are a variety of historic sites in the general region, especially those in relation to the revolutionary war, or even before.

FYI no restaurants, but a BIG kosher section, bakery, deli/meat counter, etc in 1 location of a major grocery store. There are two shacharis minyanim , and one minchah/maariv minyan during the week (2 on shabbos, yomim tovim).

Here's a place to start:

Albany Visitors' Bureau Stuff
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CuteGirl613




 
 
    
 

Post Sat, Apr 16 2011, 11:53 pm
Anything fun to do in Albany with kids?
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Ima2NYM_LTR




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Apr 17 2011, 12:46 am
yes
NYS museum is free (donations welcome) They have a kids room, a sesame section, a real subway car, a merry go round, and many exhibits that catch kids attention . They are closed on sunday. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/

about an hour from here is howe cavern, which is loads of fun.

There is a childrens museum in troy http://www.cmost.org/

There are 2 malls, one with a kids play area.

Depending on the season and weather, there is also trips to the USS slater, the aquaducks paddle boat ride, many nature walks, berry or apple picking, a lot of nice parks.

When are you thinking of coming? let me know and I can help you plan your trip
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CuteGirl613




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Apr 17 2011, 12:55 am
We are looking to come this part of the year.
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Ima2NYM_LTR




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Apr 17 2011, 1:41 am
ok. well if you want to give me more specifics, ie: how many days, what age ranges, what types of things you are interested in, budget, etc I can help you. if you want, please feel free to Pm me.
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Tamiri




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Apr 17 2011, 3:59 am
Howe Caverns isn't far.
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Ruchel




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Apr 17 2011, 9:23 am
OMG I thought it was about the country!! lol
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Tamiri




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Apr 17 2011, 12:06 pm
Ruchel, that's Albania, not Albany. Albany is the capital of New York State.
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self-actualization




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Jul 22 2014, 10:01 am
Can someone please advise on Revolutionary War sites near Albany or general historic/political sites, especially ones that can be seen/toured on a Sunday. (I am thinking of doing a Friday through Monday trip, maybe spending Shabbos in Tannersville). Also, does anyone know if the planetarium is open on Sunday?
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