Taking a Historic Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise in Niagara County
The Erie Canal cuts its way across New York from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, and there are many fascinating places to visit along it, including the Erie Canal …
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Hiking the Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
There is probably no waterfall name more common than “Buttermilk Falls.” However, there is only one Buttermilk Falls State Park in New York and it’s home to one of the …
The Best Way to Hike to Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills
There many incredibly impressive waterfalls in New York, but few can compare with the beauty and grandeur of Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills. Kaaterskill Falls is 260 feet in height, …
Climbing the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Near Rochester
For hundreds of years, even long before the European settlement of the region, the Genesee River has been an important navigation route through Upstate New York. As settlement along the …
How to Get to Tinkers Falls in the Labrador Hollow Unique Area
If you love waterfalls, Tinkers Falls in the Labrador Hollow Unique Area is a spot that you have to visit. Located less than 30 minutes from downtown Syracuse, this Finger …
How to Get to Tompkins Falls in the Delaware Wild Forest in the Catskills
There are many scenic spots within the Catskills. Some of these require long hikes while others can be seen without much effort. Tompkins Falls is one of the later. Tompkins …
Visiting the Harriet Tubman House and Gravesite in Auburn, NY
Of all the people associated with the Underground Railroad, none are better known than Harriet Tubman. Tubman was born into slavery in 1822 and escaped in 1850 from her enslavement …
Eating at Buffalo’s Anchor Bar: Home of the Original Buffalo Wings
Throughout the United States, there are foods so synonymous with a city that they are known by its name: Philly cheesesteaks, Chicago-style pizza, and Memphis barbeque to name three. Buffalo …
Exploring the Waterfalls at Plotter Kill Preserve in Rotterdam, New York
New York is home to many gorges filled with amazing waterfalls. While most of these tend to be in the Finger Lakes and the western half of the state, there …
Visiting Mazza Chautauqua Cellars and Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing in Southwestern New York
New York is home to hundreds of great wineries, breweries, and distilleries. And while there are many great ones located close to each other throughout the state, what if you …