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Area Attractions...Things to See and Do Whether you’re interested in outdoor parks, theatre, or museums, there are a variety of places for you to visit. Enjoy sporting events and concerts at MVP Arena and experience the atmosphere of an earlier time as you enjoy movies or performances at Proctor’s Theatre or The Palace Theater. If you love being outdoors and getting some exercise, visit any of our local parks or hit the slopes for some fine skiing. No matter what your interests are, we think you will agree--there are plenty of things to see and do in and around Coxsackie. Local Parks Four Mile Point Preserve

area attractions, events, restaurants, accommodations and more. A gift shop contains local handcrafted items, and there is a storytelling/building blocks room for children. The Visitors Center Museum Gallery contains displays about Albany’s past. Of special interest is the Henry Hudson Planetarium. It offers two star shows every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Call the number below and ask about the Planetarium’s schedule. Albany City Trolley.................................518-434-0405 Offers seasonal trolley tours. Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom...........................518-792-3500 www.sixflags.com/greatescape Olana State Historic Site ......................518-828-0135 www.olana.org Frederic Church, one of the most prominent artists of the Hudson River School, designed this Persian-style home in 1870. It took two years to complete the castle like home. The interior rooms still feature Church’s eclectic furniture and paintings by the artist and his friends. Church also spent 40 years designing the landscaped grounds from a 250-acre treeless field into what it is today, complete with a lake, park, and scenic views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. Please visit the website for tour dates and times, group reservations, directions and more information. Saratoga Race Course .........................888-285-5961 www.nyra.com Albany Institute of History & Art ...........................................518-463-4478 www.albanyinstitute.org New York State Museum......................518-474-5877 www.nysm.nysed.gov Shopping Colonie Center .......................................518-459-9020 www.shopatcoloniecenter.com Crossgates Mall....... 518-869-9565 or 800-439-2001 www.shopcrossgates.com Huck Finn Home ....................................518-465-3373 www.huckfinnhome.com Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc. ...........................518-482-8986 www.stuyvesantplaza.com

Hiking trails, bird watching, and more. Located on Four Mile Point Rd.

Riverside Park Coxsackie

This park is located on the edge of the Hudson River and features a boat launch, picnic areas and a gazebo. Riverside Park also hosts summer festivals and concerts. Coxsackie Playground This is an excellent playground for children, and it was constructed by volunteers. Located at McQuade Park behind the Coxsackie Village Building, 119 Mansion St. Washington Park This popular park is

located in Albany. For more information, contact Albany’s Department of Parks and Recreation at 518-434-5699. Attractions & Museums The Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center & The Henry Hudson Planetarium ..................518-434-0405 This unique Visitors Center is located in historic Quackenbush Square in downtown Albany. It is housed inside a former water pumping station. Visitor information assistants are on hand to provide details on

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