New York is filled with many great bridges, but few are more interesting or historic than Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct. Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct, or simply the Roebling Bridge, was completed in …
Read moreRoebling’s Delaware Aqueduct:The Oldest Suspension Bridge in the US
Sullivan County, New York is located in the heart of the Catskills and is home to four historic covered bridges. Of these four, the easiest to visit is Livingston Manor …
Read moreVisiting Livingston Manor Covered Bridge in Sullivan County
I always enjoy visiting historic covered bridges during my travels around New York, so on a recent trip to the Adirondacks, I was excited to check out Jay Covered Bridge. …
Read moreVisiting the Beautiful Jay Covered Bridge Near Lake Placid
Throughout New York, there are many unique and historic hotels. However, few have the history and quality of the Hotel Henry in Buffalo. (Check current prices here) Known officially as …
Read moreHotel Henry Review: Spending the Night in a Historic Asylum in Buffalo
In September 1814, one of the most important battles of the War of 1812 was fought on Lake Champlain near Plattsburgh, New York. The British were attempting to capture the …
Read moreLearning About the Battle of Plattsburgh at the War of 1812 Museum
Mark Twain is one of the most well-known authors in American history. However, many don’t realize that he spent a fair bit of time in the Finger Lakes and is …
Read moreUncovering Mark Twain’s Life and Death in Elmira, New York
Located along the Long Island Railroad, Hicksville, New York is a sleepy suburb of New York City that’s probably best known as the childhood hometown of Billy Joel. However, for …
Read moreUncovering Fossils and Gemstones at the Hicksville Gregory Museum
Staten Island is often overlooked by visitors to New York City. Those that do visit tend to ride the Staten Island Ferry to enjoy its great views, and then turn …
Read moreExploring the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island
Located in the Bronx, Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the most interesting cemeteries in all of New York. Woodlawn Cemetery was opened in 1863 and was, at the time, located …
Read more10 Historic Graves to Visit in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx
When I’m traveling around New York, I always enjoy finding unique places to spend the night. So, when I stumbled upon Amsterdam Castle in Amsterdam, New York, I knew I …
Read moreAmsterdam Castle: An Incredible Hotel in Upstate New York