I skate at these facilities frequently. There are 2 rinks - one is Olympic; the other is NHL-sized…read more Weibel is the larger rink on the left (when standing in the parking lot looking at both buildings). There's a snack shop, a few arcade games, some tables, benches and a skate rental area. Locker rooms are spacious and not terrible. Bathrooms are usually pretty clean. There's a separate area with a Boxing gym that has odd hours; I haven't been able to crack the code on that particular business...but the Boxing club is attached to the Weibel building. Vernon - the smaller rink on the right - is more bare bones. There are bleacher seats for spectators, four locker rooms and a couple of public bathrooms. The locker rooms in Vernon are smaller...but again...not awful. Showers in the locker rooms vary in Vernon. Sometimes there's hot water and decent pressure....sometimes not. The ice depends on the day and the zamboni driver. At the beginning of the season, the ice is amazing. This past weekend, it had lots of rivets and ponds. But compared to other rinks in the region, it's still a nice facility. They have open skate, stick and puck along with lots of local teams practicing and competing. There's plenty of parking and the rinks are conveniently located right between the big box stores of Wilton and downtown Saratoga Springs.

The Armory is usually kept up the Sleevory. But not in Albany. They do things differently there…read more If you happen to be in this very busy part of central Albany, perhaps getting an amazing Gyro from My Gyro Station, or a Falafel/Shawarma Pita sandwich from Mamoun's, you will instantly notice the massive, dominant, haunting, imposing structure across the street, just the way you see it in the rainy picture I posted. The Armory, for me, is the most spectacular sight in Albany. Partly because of the way it looks and dominates the area with its sheer size, but partly because it's in an area full of shops and people and traffic, and really stands out from all the typical downtown hustle and bustle, rather than being tucked away somewhere. It's right on a major intersection. It give Albany a lot of character and is well worth checking out. Definitely a 5-star attraction. And if you fall in love with a French girl here (probably from Montreal), then that's very Amoury.

I've realized that I am not really a racetrack guy. Perhaps it's because I always lose whatever I…read morebet. But it's not the Saratoga Race Course's fault that I'm not a racetrack guy, because I've been to other racetracks and this is about as good as it gets. It's just a fun day when you bring your family out. There is SO MUCH food to get down with. There's excellent pizza, barbecue, seafood (lobster bisque was money), Hattie's fried chicken, pastrami from Carnegie Deli, gyros, tacos, ice cream, and about a thousand different sandwiches. There's cocktails, and wine, and beer (a whole tent just for Guinness). There's all kinds of places to post up and hang out between races. You can get tickets for the grandstand, sit in one of the many areas available, or get into the fancier club spots. And although most of these things cost more money than they should (like everywhere else these days), you can also bring in a picnic, drinks of your own, and make a day of it having just bought a ticket to the show. Like I said, it's not really my thing, but it's hard to have a bad time.

Went to the Alabama Stakes, and it was a classic American experience. Watching the horses race live…read moreis something that can only be truly appreciated in person at the track. The horses were incredibly powerful, the races were close, and the energy was electric! We hired someone to arrive early and reserve a picnic table for our group. The table was near the path the horses took from the barn to the track, so it was very cool to see the horses and jockeys up close before each race. I bet on all 11 races, which elevated the experience because I had a stake in each one. I will definitely be back!

This place is so loud I can't even drive by. Every Friday night it's like putting your head into a…read morejet engine. How this place doesn't violate noise ordinances is beyond me.

I love it here! It is a nice short dirt track with numerous divisions. Each division has a lot of…read moreparticipants and have good competition. It is deffinetly the best racing in the area (northern part of New York). The parking lot is a grass field. Adults are $10 Kids are $2 They only accespt 1 and 5 dollar bills at the food stand. Expect to drive home dirty (which is all part of the experience).

I went here for the NY Energy Summit. The Renaissance, where I stayed, was next door. The amenities…read morewere good, and the layout was easy to navigate. The Summit comprised two conference halls -- one for doing work and conversing and the other for the panel discussions. There is a second floor that is a much larger conference hall with high ceilings and cool blue lighting. We had lunch on the one full day of the conference. Parking if you are driving is available across the street and can be accessed either from the street or through a skyway that is connected with the Capital Center.

An amazing event, conference, and convention space! Beautiful, scenic views, and excellent staff.read more

As some fans have already pointed out, there's not a bad seat in the house at Joe Bruno Stadium in…read moreTroy , home of the Tri-City Valleycats. I did like sitting near third base better than my previous seat behind home plate. It offered a better view of the action even though I had to keep turning my head to check out the scoreboard to the left of me and then turn right to watch the players at bat. It's a nice looking stadium. The brick oven pizza is delicious. The vendors, staff and fans are friendly. To keep kids engaged there are contests and relay races on the field between most innings. The team hosts a lot of events to benefit community causes including food insecurity and animal shelters. There a fireworks displays periodically which are fun to watch. It's certainly worth a visit.

I've lived here for over 8 years and it took winning a contest to come here. What is wrong with me?…read moreThis was so fun - not a bad seat in the house although I was right behind home plate. The food and drinks were priced perfectly and it was all and all just a great time. I plan on coming next year. How about a Yelp elite event?? Ha ha

Can't wait for the new stadium. I remember going to see the Pittsfield Red Sox. Wonderfulread more

I came here for a Pittsfield Mets game in 1995. I remember the sun being too bright, but I also…read moreremember that the Schlitz cocktails were some of the best I ever had. Also, a kid punched the Mr. Met mascot right in the wiener. That is why I give it five stars.

Excellent staff all around to assist you with anything you could need. Great building to take in…read moresome awesome college hockey. The events are well organized. The building is old and shows some wear but still yeilds a great experience. The local community always shows up to support RPI Hockey, so you can expect fans of all ages. If you're looking for some great entertainment at a reasonable cost, don't hesitate to bring your family and support RPI Hockey.

My wife had mentioned that she would like to go to a hockey game. So last night we went to the RPI…read morevs Harvard game and had a blast. A lot of fun and laughs before and during the game. There was a band playing which added to the entertainment during the game. Unfortunately RPI lost, but there was a lot of fast skating and I'm amazed at the speed all these college guys have on the ice. Definitely worth the time and money!

The real gem of the Capital District. There is nothing but happiness & joy at the llama farm. These…read moretruly are the happiest llamas. They're well taken care of and are truly loved. Katrina and Gary go out and beyond to make you feel welcomed and comfortable at their farm. They give great tours and provide an enormous amount of interesting information. The treks are a lot of fun and you really get to see the llama's personality's shine during the one on one time. The babies are adorable and will warm your heart. I highly recommend the seasonal llama yoga. A baby llama might just come up and smell your feet while you are in a pose. Wish I could give Dakota Ridge Farms 10 Stars.

Conveniently, there is a llama farm a mere 10 minute drive from our house! For only $12 per person…read more(and free for our toddler), we booked a tour at Dakota Ridge Farm. The Farm also offers private treks for a more quiet, romantic experience with your very own llama. We pulled into the charming, inviting farm on a Saturday afternoon, ready for our field trip! Our friendly tour guide greeted us and brought Mike out right away. Mike was a beautiful and loveable llama that really looked more like a "Cusco", or maybe even "Cookie". But, Mike it was. I must admit, when I get close to a llama, I get nervous one will spit on me. Our tour guide reassured us that llamas don't enjoy spitting either and they use it as a last line of defense or if they are incredibly agitated. He also informed us that these creatures of the Andes are not happy with intense heat and that some llamas have been known to spit at County fairs in the middle of the summer when the sun is angriest with us, Northern Hemisphereans. Somehow, Dakota Ridge farmers keep their llamas happy enough that, supposedly, they have never spat (at a human?). You can confirm that fact when you book your own tour. The tour was interesting for us, adults, and mildly entertaining for a toddler. Let's be honest, he just wanted to run around the farm. At the beginning, we let him do just that, walking back and forth through a stable, sometimes following a loose hen. This is really what we wanted, though. We have an abundance of farm books at our house, and this trip is one of many in the future that will allow our son to chart his own course in a new land, surrounded by all kinds of life's creatures. After some needed independent exploration, we would pick Elijah up and introduce him to a llama or even a group of llamas. Mind you, we have dozens of stuffed animals, but no real ones. The tour guide asked what kind of exposure our son had had to large animals...we said none. However, our spiritual little boy had no problem petting, and even grabbing these large, gentle animals' faces and necks. And how did the llamas respond to a grabby toddler? Lovingly... The nervous mom in me had to step back and trust that Animal and Baby were forming their own special bond that I was not to interrupt. I think it is important to mention that I have a toddler who is, in general, quite hesitant to try new things, but something drew him to these beautiful creatures, and he was not afraid. I'm glad this farm is only 10 minutes away, because that interaction definitely makes me want to come back. This is probably a good time to add that our tour guide mentioned that the farm offered special sensory visits for children with certain sensitivities. During our tour, we saw llamas of all ages and sizes (or "alpacas" as my husband referred to them throughout the tour - we still don't know the difference). I would say the older llamas were more toddler-friendly. When the tour was over, we walked a bit more around the farm, and Elijah practiced stepping in puddles. His mud-filled shoes are still in my car because...I just can't. While we had a great time on our field trip to Dakota Ridge Farm and made many new llama friends, I can't possibly write about llamas and not review the book "Llama Llama Red Pajama". Ambitiously, we've tried to create a somewhat multilingual home for our growing family with Spanish as the second language spoken (followed by Turkish and Hebrew to a much less frequent degree). I purchased "Llama Llama Rojo Pijama" as one of Elijah's Spanish books. Here is my one complaint...the word "llama" means both a loveable cousin to both the alpaca and the camel, and also "calls". So, when the llama calls to his mother, he llamas his mother. La llama llama rojo pijama a su mama llama y llama...o algo asi. It's confusing! Sorry to the other parents trying to find fun Spanish-translated books, but I think this one might be better in...not Spanish. In conclusion, go to Dakota Ridge Farm already!