Things to Do
Beach (sandy beach)
Biking
Boat Launch
Boat Rentals
Camping Sites
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picnic Table and Pavilions
Playground
Recreational Programs
Showers

Winter Activities
Cross-County Skiing
Ice Fishing
Snowmobiling

Attractions
Pick-Your-Own

U-Pick
Apple Picking

"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.

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

Crailo was built in the early 18th century by Hendrick Van Rensselaer. 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.

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 attractions and more about Crailo State Historic Site.

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