Check Out These Great Local Attractions For Unending Hours Of Family Fun
Howe Caverns
...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. ...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.
Secret Caverns- The wonders of nature's underground passageways reveal the Secret - a magnificent 100 foot underground waterfalls! beneath the beautiful hills of central New York.
The Iroquois Indian Museum - Archeological and historical exhibits, as well as an outstanding collection of contemporary Iroquois artwork and crafts. 518-296-8949.
Gobbler's Knob Family Fun Park -18 hole miniature golf that includes a 30 foot putt-through cave, full service driving range and go-cart track. Club House: Snack bar & Ice Cream Parlor. 518-296-8008
Muscle Motors Speedway - GO KART FUN for all ages! Bring your family and friends for a fun & exciting race around the track. - Located at Gobbler's Knob. 518-296-8777
The Landis Arboretum - A beautiful 550-acre public garden with trees and shrubs from around the world. 518-875-6935.
Lansing Manor - See what life was like before electricity in this restored country estate from the early 1800's. 800-724-0309.
1743 Palatine House - The oldest existing building in Schoharie County is now home to a living museum. 518-295-7585.
Pick A Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch- Unique farm with pumpkin picking, hay and cornstalks, hayrides, farm animals, more. Open end of Sep. through end of October. Closed Sundays. 518-868-4893.
Sharon Springs Garlic Festival- each year in September. For more details, contact Bill Ziese at 518-284-2203 or via e-mail at bill@sharonspringsgarlicfestival.com.
COOPERSTOWN AREA (Within 45 Minutes)
Farmer's Museum - A living history museum of the New York frontier, 1790-1860. In Cooperstown. (May-October) 607-547-1450.
Fly Creek Cider Mill- Historic, water-powered cider mill on the banks of Fly Creek pressing fresh, sweet cider for 152 years minutes from Cooperstown, NY, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Glimmerglass Opera Theatre - Professional opera in English. In Cooperstown. (July through mid-August) 607-547-2255.
Brewery Ommegang - Tour the only brewery in the U.S. dedicated to the production of bottle-conditioned Belgian-style ales. (Year-round) 800-656-1212.
HERKIMER (Within 1 Hour)
Herkimer Diamond Mines - Prospect for quartz crystals and keep what you find! In Herkimer. (April-November) 315-891-7355.
Glimmerglass Opera House has gathered a devoted following... charming atmosphere, one of the world's most inviting opera houses, resourceful programming.
Delaware and Ulster Rail Ride, located on Route 28 in Arkville, New York in the heart of beautiful Delaware County. The Delaware and Ulster is an excursion train that combines rail ride nostalgia with scenic rides through New York's legendary Catskill Mountains
