Unsurprisingly, the Finger Lakes region of New York has a rich maritime history. Wanting to learn more about it, I took some time to visit the Finger Lakes Boating Museum. …
Read moreVisiting the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport
As baffling as it may seem today, there was a time not too long ago when women were not allowed to vote in the United States. That all changed when …
Read moreLearning About Women’s Suffrage at the Matilda Joslyn Gage House Near Syracuse
The Adirondacks region is known for its incredible outdoor recreation, but there is also a lot of fascinating history to explore in the area. One such spot is Fort William …
Read moreExploring the Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George
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