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, …
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Exploring Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park in the Catskills
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you probably know that I’m a big fan of New York’s covered bridges. However, I also love finding other types of …
Visiting the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis on the Line between NY, PA, and NJ
I always love finding quirky sites when I’m traveling, so on a recent visit to Orange County, I made a point of stopping at the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis. …
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 Fascinating Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site in Buffalo
I always love finding little-known history when I’m traveling, and one such spot I had a chance to visit was the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo. While …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Washington County, New York
Washington County, which is located northeast of Albany in New York’s Capital Region, is home to four historic covered bridges, more than just about any other county in the state. …
Exploring African-American History at the Freedom Wall in Buffalo
When I’m traveling, I’m always on the lookout for fun pieces of public art. So, when I found out about the Freedom Wall in Buffalo, NY, I was really excited …
Exploring the Incredible New York State Museum in Albany
If you want to learn about the history of New York, there are a lot of great places to visit, but none offer a wider or better understanding of the …
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 …
Old Catskill Game Farm: What It’s Like to Explore and Stay the Night at this Abandoned Zoo
The Old Catskill Game Farm was a spot I heard about even before I started writing about things to do in New York. And, as someone who loves legally exploring …