Everyone remembers the childhood fun of riding on a carousel. But did you know that many of those carousels came from North Tonawanda, NY, and specifically the Herschell Carrousel Factory? …
The Hudson River shores of Dutchess County are well known for the incredible Gilded Age homes of prominent families like the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Roosevelts. However, Staatsburg, the home of …
During the Revolutionary War, the lower Hudson Valley was strategically very important, and, to secure this area, a series of forts was built overlooking the river. One of these was …
The Saratoga National Historical Park preserves the site of one of the most important battles of the Revolutionary War. And while the main battlefield is a popular destination, few visitors …
The Vanderbilts are one of America’s most well-known wealthy families and their Biltmore Estate in North Carolina might be one of the most famous homes in America, but did you …
I always love visiting lighthouses, so I was excited when I finally had a chance to head out to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse in New York’s Thousand Islands region. Tibbetts Point …
There may be no more revered athlete in American history than Babe Ruth, and you can go pay your respects to him at his grave in the Hudson Valley. Babe …
If you’re reading this article, you’ve almost certainly heard of Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States of America. However, did you know that he’s based on a real …
New York has a rich Native American history, and while I’ve already visited some great spots that tell this history, I was excited when I had a chance to visit …
The Hudson Valley is home to some of the country’s most incredible Gilded Age mansions, and one of the best to tour is Kykuit near Sleepy Hollow, New York. Kykuit …