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Mohawk Valley Region
Field Trips

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

Secret Caverns

Discovered in 1928, Secret Caverns is a small cavern located in upstate New York. The caverns feature evidence of glaciers and ancient oceans, fossils of prehistoric sea life, icicle-like stalactites, stalagmites, and so much more!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Howes Cave
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-296-8558
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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

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

Gobbler's Knob Family Fun Park

At Gobbler’s Knob Family Fun Park, enjoy the 18 hole lighted Miniature Golf, 9 hole Par 3 Golf Course, 12 station lighted Driving Range, snack bar and ice-cream parlor. Pavilion rental for parties and events.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Cobleskill
Mohawk Valley Region
TEL - 518-296-8008

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

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Groups can try on replica uniforms, sleepover in the museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery, and more at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Visit Safe at Home for virtual activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cooperstown
Mohawk Valley Region
VIRTUAL
TEL - 607-547-7200

Science Discovery Center

SUNY Oneonta’s A.J. Read Science Discovery Center is a hands-on museum to connect visitors to the joy and power of the scientific process through authentic, interactive exhibits, and to serve as the indispensable Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) resource.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Homeschool NEW YORK
Mohawk Valley Region
Oneonta
TEL - 607-436-2011
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