Finger Lakes, Wayne County Food & Drink, Nature, Tourism, Tours
Apple Farms Near Me And The Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour
As the season draws near, when the New Yorker’s inner agrarian drives them to picking berry and fruit — apples and pumpkins (which are fruit), the whole ‘apple farms near me’ and ‘pick your own apples’ quest leading them to fruit valhalla. Here’s a list of several apple farms across the state listed in the…...
Central New York, Finger Lakes, The Catskills Food & Drink, Nature, Outdoors, Sights & Attractions, Tourism
Add Excitement To Your Fall Trip With Glamping In New York
If you like camping but don’t like going basic, go glamping in New York this fall instead. “Glamping” is the nickname for luxury camping. Glamping offers a way to escape the city sounds to enjoy the beautiful outdoors – without sacrificing the comforts and amenities of home. Stay in luxury tipis, yurts, or even a…...
Capital-Saratoga, Central New York, Columbia County, Dutchess County, Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, Long Island, Montgomery County, Onondaga County, Rensselaer County, Washington County Festivals & Annual Events
New York State Fair And Other County Fairs To Visit In 2018
It’s almost Labor Day so New York’s favorite agrarian fest is back to entertain you till the cows come home. (Yes, that’s the first farming quip and we don’t promise it’s the last.) The Great New York State Fair, in it’s 176th year, is at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Easy driving directions,…...
New York City Entertainment, Tourism
4 Unique Tours for Sightseeing in NYC Without The Crowds
New York City is one of the worlds’ most popular tourist destinations, but with that comes a lot of the unwanted side of tourism. Long lines, crowds of people with no idea where they are going, pushy bus tour ticket vendors, and the infamous “you going up!?” guys in front of the Empire State Building. These…...
Hudson Valley, Ulster County Hospitality, Tourism
Pine Ridge Dude Ranch Iconic Among Catskills Resorts
The story is inspiring and it is about how Mike Offner displayed doggedness and determination in his quest to save an icon among Catskills resorts, Pine Ridge Dude Ranch, from extinction. Once known as Schloss’ Pine Grove — part of the old-school, Kosher-style hotels that decades ago thrived in Sullivan and Ulster counties — this…...
Adirondacks, Warren County Tourism
Things To Do In Lake George This Summer
Summer is not over yet. And for those looking for getaways that do not demand a ton of forethought and planning, there’s are several great places upstate. One of them is Lake George. To enjoy a quick summer trip in the Lake George Area, you first need to know about all things to do in…...
Capital-Saratoga, Saratoga County Entertainment, Food & Drink, History, Lifestyle, Shopping, Tourism, Tours
This Summer Explore A Girlfriends Getaway In Saratoga Springs
In the movies and on, a girlfriends getaway is the best time of one’s life. As the celluloid stereotype would have it, a vacation sans husband and children opens the door to all sorts of raucousness. But while Hollywood always has one or more of the protagonists end up drunk and inevitably, land up in…...
Central New York, Otsego County Sport & Games, Tourism
Touch Base With These Cooperstown Baseball Experiences
As most people know, Cooperstown is the home of baseball. The Baseball Hall of Fame is a reason for people to visit this interesting town, but if you’re visiting this summer you’ll be happy to learn of all the other attractions and distractions that take you beyond the Cooperstown Baseball experience. National Baseball Hall Of…...
Adirondacks, Essex County Food & Drink, Nature, Outdoors, Sights & Attractions, Tourism
This Summer Have A Lake Placid Family Vacation
Hiking, cycling, paddleboarding, relaxing spas make for a delightful Lake Placid family vacation this summer. Really, as one tourist told us, it’s a rather jolly place to visit. Most of the world knows Lake Placid as the venue for the 1980 winter Olympics and naturally, has become known for winter based activities — Whiteface…...
Dutchess County, Hudson Valley Festivals & Annual Events
The Hudson Valley Balloon Festival At Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Get a new perspective at the 27th Annual Hudson Valley Balloon Festival. To borrow a rather profound perspective from Alberto Santos Dumont, “The balloon seems to stand still in the air while the earth flies past underneath.” Dumont didn’t invent the hot air balloon, but he contributed to a great deal of understanding and inventing…...
