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Mohawk Valley Region
Field Trips

The Mohawk Valley region of the U.S. state of New York is the area surrounding the Mohawk River, sandwiched between the Adirondack Mountains and Catskill Mountains, northeast of the Capital District.

Enchanted Forest Water Safari

The award winning Enchanted Forest Water Safari is New York’s Largest Water Theme Park providing safe, clean family fun in the beautiful Adirondacks.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
Old Forge
TEL - 315-369-6145
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The Farmers’ Museum

At the Farmers’ Museum, visitors can take themed tours and participate in hands-on workshops that explain what it was like to grow up in the mid-19th century.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 1-888-547-1450
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Utica Children’s Museum

The Utica Children’s Museum offers a hands-on environment in which groups can learn and create in play zones and enriching exhibits!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
Utica
TEL - 315-724-6129
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Adirondack Animal Land

A drive-thru African safari, a petting area & prairie dogs are highlights of this 80-acre zoo. At this family-owned zoo in the rustic foothills of the Adirondacks, groups can discover over 500 interesting animals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Gloversville
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-883-5748

Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center

Housed in a 19th-century dairy barn, the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center exhibits demonstrate how our power is made and how pumped storage is important to reliable electricity in New York State.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
North Blenheim
TEL - 800-724-0309

Farmer's Museum

At the Farmer’s Museum, groups can take a themed tour that explains what it was like to grow up in the mid-19th century, learn about simple machines, and explore career options of the 1840’s.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 888-547-1450

Fenimore Art Museum

The Fenimore Art Museum houses American art including folk art, landscapes from the 18th and 19th centuries, history and genre painting, and the renowned Collection of American Indian Art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 607-547-1400

Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard

Open all year, Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has a historic, water-powered cider mill pressing fresh, sweet cider! Tour the Mill’s Learning Center and Cider Gallery to experience how cider is made the old-fashioned way.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Fly Creek
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 607-547-9692

Herkimer Diamond Mines

At Herkimer Diamonds Mines, groups can prospect for their own gems and view exhibits in the museum. Herkimer Diamonds are 18-faceted quartz crystals that rival the hardness and appearance of real diamonds.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Herkimer
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 315-717-0175

Iroquois Indian Museum

At the Iroquois Indian Museum, Iroquois culture and diversity are explored through the use of art. Visitors will learn about the Iroquois Creation Story and relationship to the natural world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Howes Cave
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-296-8949

Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory

Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory is s 3,000 sq. ft. indoor tropical garden located in Oneonta, NY. Groups can explore among tropical, free-flying butterflies and birds from all around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capital District Region
Mohawk Valley Region
Oneonta
TEL - 607-435-1147

Landis Arboretum

Landis Arboretum comprises hundreds of acres, 40 of which are developed with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Esperance
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-875-6935
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