714/24 (Visit): Sterling Hill Mining Museum had been a working zinc mine up until '86…read more On the outside of the museum, there's several impressive statues of miners and of the brothers Richard and Robert Hauck who opened the museum. The tour is approx. 2 hours. Gerrard was our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the entire science behind the minerals. In the mine, you'll see a shaft and how it operates. -Just keep in mind, the mine gets slightly misty and the floor is wet. One large area was filled with different minerals. Gerrard spoke about how the minerals reflect different colors under fluorescent light. Zobel Exhibit Hall displayed beautiful colored minerals from all over the world and incredible fossils from NJ. The museum is probably best for children at least age 5 and up. I noticed some people with strollers having some minor difficulties maneuvering in the mine. Many thanks to the brothers Richard and Robert Hauck. They purchased the property at auction. The brothers opened the museum in 1990. In 1991, it was designated a National Historic Site and continues to house the most extensive collection of fluorescent minerals globally. Prices for Tours: -Adults: 13 years and older $15.00 -Seniors: 65 years and older $14.00 -Children: 4 to 12 years $13.00

Stopped in hearing it looked pretty cool they have a great display of rocks for sale and plus…read morethere's plenty of history on the actual site and outside in the surrounding area. I was going to go on the 2-hour guided tour into the mine itself. But the first tour started at 1:00 And by the time I went to get tickets there was already a large group of senior citizens and parents with small children,toddlers and babies. I don't know why you would take such small children on a 2-hour tour but to each their own. So I might come back on a weekday to do the tour hopefully less people will be there and it will be a more adult crowd. But it is worth stopping in if you're in the area

Coming from afar? Call ahead! I visited and they unexpectedly opened up a bit later than posted…read morehours but I think alien activity in the vicinity has spiked in recent weeks so the staff may have been abducted in the morning hours and returned to their homes late in effect making them late for work. Staff abduction aside, the staff were absolutely AMAZING! No humans are that nice so their morning alien abductors may have performed some type of lobotomization making them super nice as representatives of the alien coalition. The place is small but if you truly take in all that it has to offer you can spend about a solid hour in here looking at the different displays they offer. I won't say exactly what they have as to leave some mystery to your visit but it's certainly an interesting museum for sure. I love the paranormal stuff so "aliens" aren't completely off the table for me in terms of curiosity. I wish I had known this place existed because I would have visited a long time ago. The museum is I'd say 75% alien themed and 25% paranormal. It's certainly geared more toward the UFO theme but still interesting nonetheless. In my opinion if you are making your way north for a getaway and can make it here in 30 mins or less, off your main planned route, I encourage a visit cause it's worth it if you want to add an extra activity to your travel itinerary. If this location brings you more than 30 mins from your route, unless you are seriously into aliens and UFOs I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. With that said, it really was a cool experience and the staff made it worth the price of admission with their kindness and knowledge.

Really fun little trip for the whole family. The people running it are awesome and make the…read moreexperience.

I found Skyscape museum while walking in the area and trying to get out of heavy snow. I wasn't…read morefully sure what to expect but I left really happy we got to experience it. Skyscape is a really engaging and a well designed experience. Theres a lot to see and do, with interactive spy style missions that kept both me and my son entertained the entire time! My son was completely locked in the whole time and I was right there pretending I definitely understood the instructions on the first try. It's mostly a hands on experience, you're not just walking through exhibits, you're actually participating, solving challenges and learning as you go. Even better, it didn't feel crowded, which made it comfortable to move through at our own pace. We were able to go back and redo some of the exhibits we enjoyed, which made the experience even more fun the second (and third) time around. Overall, a great mix of entertainment and learning, especially for kids but enjoyable for adults too. 10/10. My son loved every second. I loved pretending I knew what was going on.

What a fun and interactive place with friends or a date night! The husband and I came here as a…read moreswitch from a typical dinner and drinks date night. On weeknights, it's cheaper than the weekends, which made this experience more worth it at $27pp. Plus, you also save a couple dollars by purchasing your tickets beforehand online. We participated in the Spygames portion, which was worth doing. Once we got a wristband and setup an account, we got to start the games. They also offer free lockers (you'll want to remove any purses, bags, jackets, etc) as you'll be moving a lot. There's 10 rooms of a variety of games although some are similar or duplicates. You'll be very active jumping, climbing, and running around. The hour went by pretty quick but we were both sweating and exhausted by the end of it, so an hour is really all you need.

Accoutrement-ed, bombastic, cultured, grandiose, irresistible, terrific, phenomenal, zany!…read more Art at SUNY New Paltz's Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art has it all: stencils, charcoal, paintings, sculptures, installations, book arts, poems, videography, experimentations, letterforms, framed portraits, welding, street art, colored landscapes, New York black & white photography and almost every other possible creation (not yet invented?) that is creative! Hours vary and can be short during the weekends. Sometimes there are tours. Other times it is open and free (though donations are appreciated for all those starving artists, working hard to take life and from it create lovely culture). Superb setting in the middle of SUNY at New Paltz! Multiple areas and rooms among green fields. Great place for a date. Rebel review: 5 stars

From the owner: Changing exhibitions Family days…read moreFocusing on American art, with an emphasis on the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain region, 19th century American prints, photography and contemporary metals. The museum also has a strong World Collection

This is a great story to go and check out look around have coffee have a little snack and just…read moreenjoying the decorations and feeling like you're interested Safari Harding store at the same time

Cool place, overpriced oddities, barely any parking, still fun to go look around, I bought a couple…read moretee shirts just because I'm not from the area and wanted a souvenir, but expect tourist prices for things. The range of their menu wasn't that big, a few things but none of them sounded appetizing, so just went to buy some things from the store, they do have a tattoo place in the back, had no idea that was there, as there were no signs in plain sight about it. Overall a cute place for people who like dark macabre things, but not worth it if you're traveling for just this place.

Interest place to visit. Something for everyone. Model railroads, native American displaces.read more

Incredible museum and exhibits. Cannot say enough good things. This is the best museum we have seen…read moreupstate and we have been to many. Wish we would've tried it sooner. Plenty of interactive areas for my 4 yo who loved it. Easily spent 3 hours there. The model train set is beautifully done!

Absolutely worth seeing. Beautiful woodwork and design of a home that started in the late 1800's…read moreand kept developing. Miraculously saved for us to see it today by a women's group in the early 1900's. The tour guide was so helpful and knowledgeable.

Came to Binghamton on a layover and had TONS of time so decided to check this place out. Didn't…read morethink it would be that great but I was wrong. The mansion itself, from the outside, is three stories.....or is it.....and absolutely beautiful on the inside. Lots of great things to look at and take pictures of. I won't post my pictures cause you need to see it for yourself. Tho I'll give you one glance with this pic of myself. The tour guide Amanda was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The tour lasts an hour and is only $7!! You need to go if you're in Binghamton! Definitely worth it!

Found out about this place over a beer at a local bar so I had to check it out. Great off the…read morebeaten path museum that should not be missed.

Enjoyed all sections of this multifaceted institution: Home and shop of Bundy: Tycoon of precursor…read moreof IBM; homage to Rod Serling and classic TV / Hollywood artifacts and even a working photo darkroom onsite!