Thompson’s Lake State Park NY Address Thompson’s Lake State Park NY68 Thompson’s Lake RoadEast Berne, NY 12059 Thompson’s Lake State Park is a small lake located in East Berne, NY about 30 minutes from Albany, NY. It’s a short drive to John Boyd Thacher State Park including the Wild Play Ropes course, where there are…
Category: New York State
New York State
there’s plenty of options for Budget Travel to New York with Kids. New York State Family Vacation options are endless. It is the 27th largest state in the USA but ranks 4th for the population. There are many New York Cheap Family Vacation options. We have everything you need to plan a weekend getaway from NYC or simply a New York Getaway.
While New York City is the largest and most populous area of the state, Albany, NY is the State’s Capitol. The area around New York’s Capitol is called the Capital Region.
Being from the Capitol Region I love to share the wonderful things there is to do in this area but also have a lot of experience visiting much of New York State and can attest to its diverse activities and vacation destinations for families.
The Hudson Valley is another great region to visit in NYS, as are the Many New York State Parks including the Adirondacks.
Wild Play High Ropes Course & Ziplines Thacher State Park
High Ropes Course that’s “Adventure activities of every intensity! 15 ziplines, 60 aerial games, and a 40ft jump.“~ Wild Play at Thacher Park Minimum age 5 Minimum height: 4’8” (142cm) Maximum weight limit is 300lbs (136kg) Adventure High Ropes Courses Classic Course 30 games and 9 ziplines in three levels of progressive intensity. Up to…
Budget Activities: The Best Capital Region Farms with Kids
You can enjoy budget activities at the Best Hudson Valley Farms with Kids, which can be found in the Capital Region. Farms have so much to offer. Often people associate visiting farms in the fall for Fall Harvest, apple and pumpkin picking and all that Family fun Fall Activities that are offered, but Spring and…
New York Weekend Getaway to Albany – New York’s Capital
Visit Albany. While it may not be a top destination in the US, The Capital District (Albany, NY) has a lot to offer. It’s an affordable getaway a short 3-hour drive from NYC. The city is full of history and surrounded by many opportunities to enjoy Farms, Nature, and Hiking. The city is very walkable…
Kartrite Indoor Waterpark and Resort Review and Tips
Overview of Kartrite Indoor Waterpark and Resort Kartrite Indoor Waterpark and Resort located in Monticello, NY is a new Indoor waterpark in Monticello, NY it’s about halfway between New York City and Albany, NY making it an easy Drive for most of New York State and the Tri-State Area. While It’s a little smaller than…
Rocking Horse Ranch, NY Reviews and Tips
Rocking Horse Ranch Address: 600 US-44, Highland, NY 12528 Visited January 2018 $500 for 2 Days 1 Night. (prices vary and can be as low as $349 for a night. Make sure you like AffordableFamilytravel.com on Facebook as I often share their offers, including last miniute discounts. Why it’s a Great Value With a 1 Night stay…
The Best ASTC Passport Museums in the Northeast
The Best ASTC Passport Museums in the Northeast. ASTC Passport is a Museum Reciprocity Program that allows you to purchase a museum membership to one museum and use it at museums around the country. Even around the world. It can save you a lot of money and easily make your money back on the first…
CMOST Troy, NY
CMOST Troy Admission $8 (2+) under 2 Free Family Membership $100 *** ***Part of the ASTC Reciprocity program giving members access to 100s of museums for the cost of a membership. Parking Free CMOST Highlights The CMOST Museum is in Troy, NY. It’s a small museum but the kids enjoy a couple hours here, every…
ASTC Museums: Misci Schenectady Museum of Science for Kids
(Museum of Innovation and Science) MiSci is the Best Science Museum in the Capital District for Kids. Admission: $8 (C3-12) , $12 (13+), $10 (65+) Planetarium: $6 (including with reciprocal membership), Members 4 Free Passes Family Membership: $100 Part of the ASTC Reciprocity program. Parking: Free MiSci Summary Misci is our favorite museum in the Capital…
Free Museum Pass for NYS Residents, Workers, and Students
Would you love a Free Museum Pass? Did you know if you live, work or go to school in NYS you can get a New York Public Library Card? The NYS Public Library has so many resources including access to museums for free.To obtain one go to New York Public Library. The Public Library Card…