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Our farm store features many varieties of apples including Macintosh, Crispin, Jonamac and Ida Red. The Store is open year-round with apples and pasteurized cider. Goold Orchard's sweet apple cider is freshly pressed in our own mill the old fashioned way, through oak racks. Goold's cider is made from a blend of sound, firm apples and flash pasteurized to insure a flavorful, safe, fresh juice. Quality and freshness are maintained by storage at near freezing temperature in our large refrigerated holding tanks. Press blue button for more about Brookview Station Winery and Festival.

Orchard Attractions
Bakery Store
Fall Festival - Including Brookview Station Wine Tent featuring farm wineries from across New York State
Brookview Station Winery's Apple Wine
Apple Pickin' Time

The park has 10 trailer sites, 10 lakeside tent sites as well as 10 "hike-in" tent sites available for overnight camping.

Press blue button for more about activities and attractions at Cherry Plain State Park.

Things To Do
Beach
Biking
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Bridle Path
Campsites
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Hunting
Nature Trails
Pavilions
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Recreation Programs
Showers
Tent/Trailer Sites

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Ice Fishing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing

Note: Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.

Attractions
Pick-Your-Own

U-Pick
Apple Picking

Spare Time East Greenbush bowling center features a state-of-the-art scoring system complete with an incredible light and sound system. The bowling center also features a sports bar with a comfortable atmosphere, TVs, value priced pub style menu and entertainment.

Things To Do
Arcade
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling coupons
Bowling lanes (32)
Bowling leagues
Bumper bowling for children
Game Room
Open bowling
Pro Shop
Specials
State-of-the-Art Scoring

Refreshments
Lounge
Laneside Grill

"Bennington, in fact, was one of the most important fights of the Revolution, contributing as it did so largely to the final surrender of Burgoyne's whole army at Saratoga, and the utter ruin of the British invasion from the north. It is also interesting as an extremely gallant bit of fighting . . . There stood the enemy strongly entrenched on a hill, and Stark, calling his undisciplined lines about him, went at them . . . He and his men fought well their hand-to-hand fight on that hot August day, and carried the entrenchments filled with regular troops and defended by artillery. It was a daring feat of arms, as well as a battle which had an important effect upon the course of history and upon the fate of the British Empire in America." Henry Cabot Lodge

This battle was fought on August 16, 1777 in a British effort to capture American storehouses in Bennington to restock their depleting provisions. The British forces had underestimated the strength of their enemy and most of their men were killed or taken prisoner while the Americans sustained smaller losses. The British surrendered on October 17, 1777, after two unsuccessful battles in Saratoga.

Casualties and losses were recorded as:
American losses: 30 killed and 40 wounded = 70 casualties.
British losses: 207 killed and 700 captured = 907 casualties.

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is located in Grafton, NY 12082, in Rensselaer County in the Hudson River Valley. Bennington Battlefield is the location of a Revolutionary War battle between the British forces of General John Burgoyne and Colonel Friedrich Baum against the American forces under Brigadier General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner. Press blue button for more about Bennington Battlefield.

"In winter, the trails are groomed for snowmobilers, and visitors may also snowshoe, cross-country ski, ice skate or ice fish when conditions permit, call for details."

Press blue button for more about activities and attractions at Grafton Lakes State Park.

Things To Do
Beach and Swimming (Accessible)
Biking
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Bridle Path
Fishing (Accessible)
Food (Accessible)
Hiking / Walking
Hunting
Nature Trails
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Showers

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing

Note: Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of the facilities.

Soul Fire Farm 2011 CSA, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a collaborative relationship between the farmer and you. The customer buys a share of the harvest up front and receives a weekly delivery of fresh produce throughout the growing season.

Protect the environment by supporting a farm where the farmers take care of the land, nurture the soil, and conserve energy. By eating local, you reduce the number of miles your food travels to get to your plate. Soul Fire Farm crops are Certified Naturally Grown and adhere to the Farmer’s Pledge for sustainable agriculture.

CSA Products
Organic Fruit
Organic Vegetables
Natural Meat

Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the “Top 100 Events” in the country, over 30,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick’s apples, culture, and entertainment. The festival is produced by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley Community Center. Festival proceeds benefit these and other local non-profit organizations.

Things To Do and See at the Festival

Applefest Visitor's Guide
An updated Applefest Visitors’ Guide will be posted on the website before Applefest next fall, and will also be available for free at the festival.

This 32-page booklet contains schedules of Applefest events, transportation information, directories for craft/food vendors, wineries, u-pick apples, a user-friendly map of the festival area, ads for local businesses and more.

Press Blue Button for more information about Applefest.

• "One of the Top 4 Music Festivals in the U.S."
  Outside Magazine,


• "Clearwater is everything a Folk Festival should be; good music, good people and good fun.You'll find your community is bigger when you leave than when you came.",
  Ani DiFranco


• "Playing Clearwater was one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had in music. I feel lucky to have been invited.",
  Josh Ritter

About Clearwater

"Since the launch of the Clearwater, more than 430,000 young people and hundreds of thousands of adults have experienced their first real look at an estuary’s ecosystem—fish, invertebrates, water chemistry and ecological principals—aboard the sloop. Clearwater’s environmental education programs now serve more than 15,000 students annually, and the organization also educates over 200 teachers each year through SUNY New Paltz, Pace University and other institutions. Clearwater’s members have helped advocate for the Clean Water Act, the Hudson River Park Act and removal of PCB’s from the Hudson.

"The Clearwater has become America’s Environmental Flagship, and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its role in the environmental movement. Each summer, Clearwater re-connects Hudson Valley residents with their cultural heritage and traditions by bringing them down to the river for the Great Hudson River Revival, the country’s oldest music and environmental festival. The organization and its local sloop clubs also sponsor smaller local riverfront festivals throughout the year. Clearwater’s unique approach to public outreach has made the Clearwater a symbol of grassroots action through hands-on learning, music and celebration."

Press blue button for festival information, donations, and updated information about Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival.

Also available is farm fresh in-season corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini and peppers.

Attractions
Face painting
Farm animals
Gift shop
Snacks & refreshment stand

U-Pick
Berry Picking (blueberries and raspberries)
Pumpkin Picking

Kristy's Barn is a friendly farm market established in 1910, just 10 minutes from Albany. We are a low spray, no spray farm, which means we spray our crops ONLY when we absolutely need to, & when we do, we spray minimally. We do this for our consumer's health, as well as for the safety & health of the environment, and the creatures with which we share the environment.

Call for picking schedule and pick your own fruit at Kristy's Barn. Kristy's Barn offers U-Pick for many fruits - strawberries, red and black raspberries, apples and pumpkins are most family's favorites.

Attractions
Hayrides (free)
Petting Paddock

U-Pick
Pick your own apples
Pick your own berries
Pick your own pumpkins
Pick your own strawberries, red & black raspberries

U-Pick
Apple Picking
Berry Picking
Pumpkin Picking

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling coupons
Bowling lanes (18)
Bowling leagues
Bumper bowling for children
Game Room
Open bowling
Pro Shop
Rock N Bowl
Scoring (automatic)
Specials
Youth programs

Refreshments
Lounge
Snackbar

"Crailo State Historic Site is the museum of Colonial New Netherland history in the upper Hudson Valley. Originally a part of the vast landholding called the Manor or Patroonship of Rensselaerswyck, the Crailo farm was named after the Van Rensselaer's estate in the Netherlands, variously spelled Crayloo or Cralo in the 17th century, and meaning 'crows wood' in Dutch.

"Crailo was built in the early 18th century by Hendrick Van Rensselaer, grandson of the First Patroon. Hendrick died in 1740 and his eldest son, Johannes, inherited Crailo. He remodeled the house and added an east wing in the Georgian style, reflecting the increasing influence of the English on the Albany-area Dutch. In the late 18th century, Crailo was remodeled in the Federal style. It served as a boys' boarding school in the 1840s and later as a church rectory. Each new venture brought more changes to the structure. In 1924 Crailo was donated to New York State for development as a museum.

"Crailo today tells the story of the early Dutch inhabitants of the Upper Hudson Valley through exhibits highlighting archeological finds from the Albany Fort Orange excavations, special programs, and guided tours of the museum."

Press blue button for more about activities and attractions at Crailo State Historic Site.

Things To Do at Crailo State Historic Site
Educational Services
Group Tours
Guided Tours
Museum & Visitors Center

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling lanes (24)
Bowling leagues
Cosmic bowling on Friday & Saturday nights
Bumper bowling for children
Open bowling
Pro Shop
Rock N Bowl
Scoring (automatic)
Specials
Tournaments
Youth programs

Refreshments
Lounge
Snackbar

A Bit of History
"The Knickerbacker Ice Arena was built in 1990. Since its construction, the arena has been home to many junior and pro level hockey clubs.

"The Capital District Islanders, then affiliate of the NHL's NY Islanders, used the Knickerbacker Arena as a training facility from 1991-1994/95 before being sold and making way for the Albany River Rats, AHL affiliate of the NJ Devils from 1997-2000. Along with these clubs, the Knickerbacker Arena was home to the Uncle Sam Junior Hockey organization for close to 8 years, starting in 1991, and also plays host to the Capital District Selects junior hockey club. The NY State High School Club Hockey Championship was held here in 1995, with Uncle Sam as the host club.

"In 2004, The Hudson Valley Eagles Junior B team made the Knickerbacker Park Ice Arena their home . Boys between the ages of 16-20 play a highly competitive schedule in the Metro Junior Hockey League. Beginning, September 2005 another Junior elite level will be making their home at the Knickerbacker Ice Arena. These two teams will be hosting some very exciting games beginning in the Fall of 2005. Our Eagles Junior B team won the league title this past year and came home with the “Bronze” medal from the Junior National Tournament. The team won the “National Sportsman Trophy of the Year” award. We are proud to have this team of boys from all over the country residing in Troy and using the Knickerbacker Ice Arena as their home.

"The arena has available 5 team locker rooms, including the only all female facility in the area for the Troy/Albany Icecats. Today the venue continues to be a prominent home for area youth hockey clubs and also a training facility for college clubs in the area."

Ice Skating
Adult Skating
Lunchtime Skating
Public skating
Skating Lessons

Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey - Adult
Ice Hockey - Youth
Pickup Hockey
Session Puck
Youth Hockey Clubs

Things To Do
Birthday PartiesDefender Dome
Laser Tag
Miniature Golf
Paddle Boat Activity Pond
Refreshments

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling lanes (26)
Bowling leagues
Bumper bowling for children
Moonlight Bowl
Open bowling
Parties (kids birthday party)
Pro Shop
Special Events

Refreshments
Lounge
Snackbar

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling coupons
Bowling lanes (12)
Bowling leagues
Bumper bowling for children
Open bowling
Pro Shop
Scoring (automatic)

Refreshments
Lounge
Snackbar