School Summer Vacation

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,630 Lists

Updated: May 31, 2001

Back-to-school is just around the corner--but first you need to squeeze a few more memories out of this summer. Take your kids on an outdoor adventure, pile them into the car for an afternoon at the museum or a trip to the ice cream shop. Whatever your idea of fun, we've got ideas for some hot-weather hoopla.

On this page:Keep Them Busy, Keep Them Fed.

Keep Them Busy

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Washington Park
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    Madison Ave and Willet St, Albany, NY 12210 (map)

    Pack a picnic and take the kids to the park.

  2. 2 Howe Caverns
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    255 Discovery Dr, Howes Cave, NY 12902 (map)

    An easy day trip from Albany, these cool caves include an underground lake.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended New York State Museum
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    Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230 (map)

    Older children will love this free museum’s exhibits on geology, flora, fauna and, of course, dinosaurs.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Guilderland Public Library
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    2228 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084 (map)

    Story times, craft workshops and book discussions will help you fill those long summer days.

Keep Them Fed

  1. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Kurver Kreme
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    1349 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 (map)

    The ice cream’s worth the wait at this summer staple.

  2. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Corner Ice Cream Store
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    3770 Carman Rd Ste 1, Schenectady, NY 12303 (map)

    Burgers, lemonade and soft swirls of ice cream lure kids and parents to this local institution.

  3. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Smith's Tavern
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    112 Maple Ave, Voorheesville, NY 12186 (map)

  4. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Blue Ribbon Diner
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    1801 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 (map)

    Make sure they get their meat and two veg without breaking the bank.

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