Where to stop on trip from NJ to Montreal
Jul 22nd, 2013, 10:44 AM
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Where to stop on trip from NJ to Montreal
We are driving up for a long weekend with kids ages 4 & 7. Just wondering if there is anything interesting to break up the trip, somewhat close to I-87, Maybe a farm tour or something similar.
Jul 22nd, 2013, 02:23 PM
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How about Lake George? http://www.visitlakegeorge.com/home
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Jul 22nd, 2013, 03:58 PM
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Lake George area has a lot of kid friendly activities, ranging from mini golf to water slide park to roller coasters at Six Flags. There's also the lake, of course, with a few family friendly beaches I can point you to.
Once you are past Lake George you're into the Adirondacks - lots of beautiful open space to enjoy but not much else.
Lots of farms in along the stretch from Albany up to Lake George, but I'm scratching my head about any tours. There are the race horses in Saratoga. If you are there early in the morning, from 7am till about 10 you can see them for free at the practice track. It's racing season from now until Labor day, so Saratoga is kind of busy.
Seasonally there are farms that have self-pick berries or apples. It's blueberry season now. Nothing that close to I87 that I know of.
Once you are past Lake George you're into the Adirondacks - lots of beautiful open space to enjoy but not much else.
Lots of farms in along the stretch from Albany up to Lake George, but I'm scratching my head about any tours. There are the race horses in Saratoga. If you are there early in the morning, from 7am till about 10 you can see them for free at the practice track. It's racing season from now until Labor day, so Saratoga is kind of busy.
Seasonally there are farms that have self-pick berries or apples. It's blueberry season now. Nothing that close to I87 that I know of.
Jul 23rd, 2013, 10:13 AM
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If you end up choosing Saratoga let me know when and I can give you more specific ideas for the days you'll be here.
If nothing else there's a nice park in the middle of town with duck ponds, a carousel, and a Ben & Jerry's 5min away...
I know 8yr olds who can while away hours there... at the park, that is...
If nothing else there's a nice park in the middle of town with duck ponds, a carousel, and a Ben & Jerry's 5min away...
I know 8yr olds who can while away hours there... at the park, that is...
