The Stockade Historic District is a year-around residential neighborhood nestled on the near north side of Schenectady, one of the oldest cities in America. The "Stockade" is renowned as an architectural treasure which boasts of the largest collection of pre-revolutionary buildings in the country. Each fall, Stockade residents celebrate the unique architecture which makes up the Stockade Historic District. The Stockade Historic District is the oldest neighborhood in Schenectady and may very well be the oldest, unspoiled residential neighborhood in the country. It is home to what the National Parks Service called "the highest concentration of historic period homes in the country," with over 40 homes in excess of 200 years in age... More >>>

Howe Caverns is a premier attraction which provides unparalleled cavern adventures designed to enlighten, entertain, and educate. Imagine ...stepping into an elevator that takes you 156 feet below the Earth's surface. When the elevator stops, the doors open into a prehistoric underground cavern six million years in the making. As you exit into the Vestibule, your imagination takes hold. The air down here is different. A constant 52º Fahrenheit/12º Celsius and 70-75% humidity, year round. As your eyes adjust to the underworld, shadows hide secrets in every crack and crevice. Sound echo's off the walls and ceiling, reminding you of just how deep you have descended and what surprises await you in the underground wonder. You don't have to be a serious caver or... More >>>

Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the country's most popular destinations and is surely the best-known sports shrine in the world. Standing as a three-story red brick building on Main Street in the center of Cooperstown, the Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939. The Hall of Fame has stood as the definitive repository of the game's treasures and as a symbol of the most profound individual honor bestowed on an athlete. The Education Department at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum offers students and teachers three ways to experience our sixteen standards-based curricular-oriented modules! Of course we offer in-depth object-based educational programs for on site visits during the school year, but if Cooperstown is... More >>>

Cruise with us on the scenic and historic Hudson River, the ideal way to see the sights. Our vessels offer you sunshine and breezes or the protection of fully enclosed and heated decks. Features of all tours include ample free parking, U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels, comfortable seating, clean restrooms, full cash bar and light refreshments. We sail rain or shine; however, cruises may be cancelled if minimum (20) adult passenger requirement is not reached. With your safety in mind, we suggest low heeled or soft soled shoes.. All cruises board 30 minutes prior to listed departure times. Cruise tickets are non-refundable. No alcoholic beverages may be brought aboard. All trips, rates, times, and vessels availability are subject to change or cancellation without prior... More >>>

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting was built on the grounds of the Firemen's Home in 1925 to safeguard the long and exciting heritage of firefighting in New York State which is documented back as early as 1648 when Peter Stuyvesant appointed four fire wardens to inspect the wooden chimneys of the houses of New Amsterdam. The FASNY Museum of Firefighting depicts the history of firefighting in a moving tribute to those brave men and women who have served their communities. Observe magnificent floor-to-ceiling displays of historic paintings, dramatic photos, badges, helmets, torches and antique toys. Our staff and retired volunteer firefighter tour guides will be pleased to show you around! We are extremely proud of the Museum's extensive collections. In fact... More >>>

Since 1926, Proctor's Theatre, a historic, beautifully restored theatre located in the heart of downtown, has presented the very best in entertainment for New York's Capital Region. Proctor's Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each season, Proctor's Theatre presents world-class singers, side-splitting comedians, electrifying dance programs, wonderful classical productions, including opera and symphony orchestras, and our forte, top-notch touring Broadway musicals. Many of our musicals come to us 'Direct From Broadway,' meaning that they use the same costumes, sets, and in some instances, the same performers as the Broadway productions. Originally built as a vaudeville house, Proctor's Theatre has seen its stage graced by such legendary... More >>>

Capital Repertory Theatre is proud to be one of seventy-two professional theatres in LORT, the League of Resident Theatres. Today, these affiliated theatres provide thousands of artists with a support system for developing new work as well as reviving classics and perennial favorites. Hundreds of thousands of people now have the opportunity to experience the highest caliber of performance right in their own communities. Capital Repertory Theatre is dedicated to the formation of a meaningful theatre; that is, a theatre with an authentic connection to the community it serves. The plays we choose, our educational programs, intensive apprentice training for young professionals, discussion groups, and special events are each part of a comprehensive whole dedicated to enriching the lives... More >>>

Our congregation was established in 1642 in what was then called Rensselaerswyck, the first permanent settlement to support the fur trading post at Fort Orange (now known as Albany). It is the second oldest congregation in New York State. Our first building was located at the foot of Madison Avenue, on the Hudson River. As the congregation grew and our needs changed, we moved to different locations within the city. Our fourth, and present, building was built just after the Revolutionary War, in 1798, at the corner of North Pearl and Orange Streets. Just prior to the first Worship service in our "new" building a memorial service was held for Alexander Hamilton. During the time he served as governor of New York State, Theodore Roosevelt was a member of First Church... More >>>

The Shaker Museum and Library is located in Old Chatham, New York which is in rural Columbia County. The Shaker Museum and Library is the premier center for the interpretation and exhibition of Shaker life and culture. The collections of the Shaker Museum and Library include Shaker furniture, oval boxes, textiles, craft machinery, art, tools and agricultural machinery. The Shaker Library holds a host of archival materials including books and historic pictures. The Shaker Museum is open to the public on a seasonal basis and features special events and educational programs. The Museum library is open year round, by appointment only. The Mount Lebanon Project, which would unite Americas most significant Shaker collection with Americas most significant Shaker site in New Lebanon, NY, is... More >>>

Named for a fortress treasure-house in ancient Persia, Olana was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), one of America's most important artists, a student of Thomas Cole, and a major figure in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Built high on a hill near Hudson, New York between 1870 and 1891, then as now, Olana offers magnificent sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River and the Taconic Hills. Today, Olana is a New York State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Hudson Valley and upstate New York. Called by Church "the Center of the World," Olana's Persian style house and 250 acres of picturesque grounds are a masterpiece as grand as any of his paintings... More >>>

Old Fort Johnson is the original limestone house built by Sir William Johnson, (Warragh-i-ya-gey), Superintendent of Indian Affairs and hero at the Battle of Lake George. The Fort was home to William, Catherine Wisenberg, Molly Brant and family throughout the French & Indian War. Today the Fort is a museum and more. Here the visitor can steep himself in the social, cultural, military and industrial past of the Mohawk Valley. And though the Fort has been the setting for many historical novels, no fiction could be as interesting as the real story of Fort Johnson, presented and preserved here for all to enjoy. For more on the history of Fort Johnson and its builder, William Johnson, visit our History page, and speaking of historic novels, be sure to check out our Book... More >>>

Oasis Park is the Capital District's premier 19-hole miniature golf course with unique Paddle Boat Pond and waterfall. Our clubhouse allows for indoor Birthday Party Space, as well as enjoyment of ice cream and foods in a comfortable setting. Our shaded outdoor tent area is great for group functions, parties, etc. Our Paddle Boat Lagoon is like nothing else in the Capital Region. Oasis Park offers an exceptional atmosphere for Birthday Parties, Family Gatherings and Corporate Events... More >>>