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In the Neighborhood

Like to shop? - There are many antique shops, auctions, tag sales and flea markets in the area. As well as nearby farmer's markets, gift shops and malls.

        Feeling athletic? We have nearby golf (and mini-golf) courses, batting cages, bumper boats, and horseback riding. Also see outdoor listings for hiking below!

        Enjoy the theater? - You have many choices: MacHaydn Summer Theater (Chatham NY), Capital Rep (Albany NY), Williamstown Theater Festival (Williamstown MA), Washington Park (Albany NY), The Theater Barn (New Lebanon NY), Old Castle Theater Company (Bennington VT).

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Troy (30 minutes)

        Troy - Home to RPI, Tiffany windows and so much more!

Albany (40 mintues)

        Downtown Albany - Lots of opportunities! Links to restaurants, shops and sites!

        New York State Capitol – Tour the building and then the plaza!

        New York State Museum – A great place to visit for all ages.

Nearby New York

   Saratoga (60 mintues)

       Saratoga Springs - Learn about what this city offers

         Saratoga Historical Park and Battlegrounds - (http://www.nps.gov/sara/)

         Saratoga Performing Arts Center - Other area art center links also (http://www.spac.org/)

         Saratoga Race Track - "The summer place to be"

    Lake George (90 minutes)

        Lake George – General information (http://www.lakegeorge.com/)

        Lake George Steamboat Company – Enjoy a ride up the lake! (http://www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com/)

        Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom – Amusement and water park for all ages (http://www.sixflags.com/greatescape)

Bennington, Vermont (30 minutes)

      Bennington – An overview of what to find when you visit Vermont

      Bennington Museum

      Bennington Battle Monument

      Covered Bridges of Bennington County – (http://www.bennington.com/chamber/Bridges/index.html)

The Berkshires (Massachusetts) (40 minutes or more)

        See the Berkshires – An overview of the area and what’s available (http://www.berkshires.com/)

        Jiminy Peak Ski Resort - Offers alpine slide and mountain bike trails in summer (http://www.jiminypeak.com/)

        Hancock Shaker Village - (http://www.hancockshakervillage.org/)

        Berkshire Museum - Offers great exhibits for kids! ( http://www.berkshiremuseum.org/)

        Mass MOCA - Break-through art exhibits and concert events (http://www.massmoca.org/

        Arrowhead - Herman Melville’s Home (http://www.mobydick.org/)

        Clark Art Institute (Williamstown) - (http://www.clarkart.edu/)

Looking for outdoors and nature?

       Cinch 'Em Up Stables - Horsebacking riding with guides and trails - Stephentown

       Grafton (NY) Lakes State Park

        Dyken Pond Environmental Center - 5 miles of trails and planned events (http://www.dykenpond.org/)

        Peebles Island  State Park - adjacent to Waterford NY and Erie Canal Locks

        Mount Greylock (MA)

        Savoy Mountain – Mohawk Trail (MA) - (http://berkshireweb.com/mohawktrail/savoy.html)

        Pine Cobble (MA) - map and trail description

        Ashuwillticook Rail Trail (Lanesborough MA) - bike trail description and map

        Hiking in the Berkshires

        Appalachian Trail - there are several nearby access points! ( http://www.appalachiantrail.org/ or http://www.nps.gov)

Some other links that might be useful:

        Tips for campers - http://www.gocampingamerica.com/traveltip/index.htm

        Activites for younger campers - http://www.gocampingamerica.com/kidspage/

        Hot links covers cooking, kids, hiking, pets etc - http://www.gocampingamerica.com/links/index.html

        Camp food recipes! - http://www.gocampingamerica.com/diner/index.html

RV Sales and Repairs

        Albany RV - http://www.rvone.com/

        Bob's Camper & RV Sale - http://www.bobscamper.com/

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