The 21 Best Things to Do in Ithaca, NY (and the Rest of Tompkins County)
I’ve traveled all over New York, and there might be nowhere that I enjoy visiting more than Ithaca in the Finger Lakes region. That’s because not only is this area …
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Cruising Seneca Lake with Captain Bill’s Boat Tours
The Finger Lakes region is well known for its great wineries and waterfalls, but the lakes themselves are also something special and worth exploring. So, when visiting Watkins Glen, I …
Visiting the Fascinating Salt Museum in Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake Park
Located on the northeastern shore of Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake, far from any ocean, you’ll find the Salt Museum. The Salt Museum tells the story of Syracuse’s once prominent salt industry. …
Exploring the Incredible Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York
While Corning, New York is best known for the fabulous Corning Museum of Glass, the city is also home to another fantastic museum: The Rockwell Museum. The Rockwell Museum is …
Visiting the CNY Living History Center in Cortland, New York
Located about halfway between Cortland and Homer along Route 81 in the eastern Finger Lakes, you’ll find the CNY Living History Center. First opened to the public in June 2012, …
The George Eastman Museum in Rochester: A Must Visit for Every Lover of Photography and History
While you may not have heard of George Eastman, I can almost guarantee that you’ve heard of the company that he started in Rochester, New York: the Eastman Kodak Company. …
Visiting the World’s Only Upside-Down Traffic Light in Syracuse, New York
Even young children know that traffic lights have red, yellow, and green going from top to bottom. However, did you know that there is an upside-down traffic light in Syracuse …
Tasting the Incredible Brews at Other Half Brewing (in the Finger Lakes, NYC, and Buffalo)
I’ve visited dozens of breweries throughout New York, and few can compare to Other Half Brewing Company. Other Half Brewing is a craft brewery that can be found in multiple …
21 Amazing Things to Do in Rochester, NY
During my time writing this site, I’ve traveled extensively throughout New York, and there are few places that I look forward to visiting more than Rochester. That’s because there are …
Exploring the Incredible Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY
While the Wright Brothers get most of the acclaim when you think of the development of the airplane, they were far from the only pioneers in early aviation. One such …