Yonkers Brewing Company: Delicious Beers Near New York City
Located in the southwestern corner of Westchester County, just north of the Bronx, is Yonkers, the fourth largest city in New York state. However, while many smaller cities are home …
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How to Get to Dionondahowa Falls in Washington County, New York
When I’m traveling, I love finding easy-to-reach waterfalls. I always find that these are great spots to hop out quickly while I’m traveling and stretch my legs while enjoying a …
Getting in the Christmas Spirit at the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls, NY
Out of all the holiday movies ever made, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart, is among the best. According to local legend, Frank Capra, the writer, producer, and director …
Autumn Fun at Burrville Cider Mill and Its Waterfall
One of my favorite things about fall is the delicious New York apples. Throughout the state, you can find local apples and apple products at many great shops and orchards. …
How to Get to Double Drop Falls on the Ontario Pathways in Phelps, NY
The Finger Lakes region of New York is filled with hundreds of incredible waterfalls. Many of these are awe-inspiring giant waterfalls like Taughannock Falls and Ithaca Falls. However, there are …
Hyde Hall Covered Bridge: The Oldest Covered Bridge in the United States
Located on the northern shores of Otsego Lake is Glimmerglass State Park. This Central New York state park is home to a historic mansion (Hyde Hall) a popular beach, and …
Ausable Chasm: Hiking the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks
The Adirondacks region is filled with many incredible spots, but no natural site is as historic and few are more beautiful than Ausable Chasm. Ausable Chasm is located on the …
Exploring the Revolutionary War Era at the Saratoga National Historical Park
While it’s not as well known as some of the other sites from the Revolutionary War, the Saratoga Battlefield near Stillwater, New York, is among the most important sites from …
How to Get to Barberville Falls in Rensselaer County
There are a lot of spectacular waterfalls near Albany including spots like Cohoes Falls and Plotter Kill Preserve. Another to add to that list is Barberville Falls in Rensselaer County, …
Learning About Electricity at the Hawkins Point Visitors Center
The St. Lawrence Seaway is one of the most important shipping routes in the northern United States. In fact, it is estimated that up to 50 million tons of goods …