Eagle Mills Cider Co. & Family Fun Center - Water powered cider and ice cream mill, covered bridge, gem stone mining, dino dig, animal attractions, nature discovery train ride, kids interactive play area (kidsville), country bakery, homemade ice cream and fudge. Special events and activities. Free admission, nominal charge for activities, field trips and guided tours. 518-883-8700.

Tubby Tubes Co. - Lake Luzerne, NY. Experience the Adirondack's best river tubing on the beautiful, historic Hudson River. Nestled in the Lake George Wild Forest Preserve, the water is crystal clean with a sandy, pebble-laced bottom. An average depth of about 3-4 feet, warm water and a friendly current makes for ideal river tubing rain or shine. Ages 3-up.

In the Catskills - Our region's gateway from the Hudson Valley.

Catskill Corners - Home of the world's largest kaleidoscopes. Plus great shops, dining, accommodations and more. Mount Tremper, New York. 914-688-2451.

Catskill Mountain Railroad - Scenic rail ride along the Esopus Creek. Phoenicia, New York. 914-688-7400.

Delaware & Ulster Rail Ride - A one-hour rail ride through the Catskills. Arkville, New York. Memorial Day through Labor Day. 800-225-4132, or 914-586-3877.

Hanford Mills Museum - Restored waterwheel-powered mill. Events scheduled throughout the season. East Meredith, New York. 800-295-4992, or 607-278-5744.

Hunter Mountain - Ski in the winter, play in the summer. Festivals, events, skyride and great fun. Hunter, New York. 518-263-4223.

Ski Windham/Mountain Bike Windham - Skiing in winter, mountain biking in the summer. Windham, New York. 800-729-SKIW

Town Tinker - Experience tubing on the Esopus, 2.5 miles of tubing fun. Tube rentals and return transportation. 9-6 daily May 15 through September 15. Phoenicia, New York. 914-688-5553.

Zoom Flume - Water slides, river ride, tube slide, snack bar. Daily Father's Day through Labor Day. East Durham, New York. 800-888-3586.

Along the Erie Canal - One of New York State's most historic areas.

Adirondack Scenic Railroad - Ride in vintage coaches through forests and past rivers, ponds and streams.Old Forge, New York. 315-369-6290, or 315-724-0700.

Erie Canal Village - A 19th century settlement near the site of the original Erie Canal. May through Labor Day. Rome, New York. 888-ERIECAN, or 315-337-3999.

Fort Rickey Children's Discovery Zoo - Exotic and native animals. Petting and feeding areas. Rome, New York. 315-336-1930.

Fort Stanwix National Monument - Reconstructed fort from the American Revolution. April through December. Rome, New York. 315 336-2090.

Herkimer Diamond Mines - Mine for the world-famous "Herkimer diamonds," beautiful doubly-terminated quartz crystals. You can keep all you find!

Herkimer Home - New York State Historic Site, home of Nicholas Herkimer who led militia at Oriskany in American Revolution. Little Falls, New York. 315-823-0398

Matt Brewing Company - One of America's oldest breweries. Beermaking tours, trolley ride to tavern. Utica, New York. 315-738-0022.

Munson-Williams Proctor Institute - 18th to 20th century American and European art. Picasso, Dali and Pollock in permanent collection. Utica, New York. 315-797-0000.

Remington Firearms Museum - Antique and modern firearms made by Remington Arms. Ilion, New York. 315-895-3301

Sylvan Beach Amusement Park - 21 rides, arcade, midway games. Sylvan Beach, New York. 315-762-5212.

Turning Stone Casino - New York State's only casino. Verona, New York. 315-361-7711.

Vernon Downs - Harness racing, call for schedule. Vernon, New York. 315-829-2201.

Water Safari/Enchanted Forest - 23 water rides including tidal wave pool. daily mid-June through Labor Day. Old Forge, New York. 315-369-6145.