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. …
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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 …
Touring Olana State Historic Site: The Home of Artist Frederic Church
While his popularity has waned somewhat in the 21st century, there were few 19th-century American painters that were more well known than Frederic Church. And, wanting to learn more about …
Exploring the Abandoned Bannerman Castle on an Island in the Hudson River
If you’ve ever stood along the Hudson River near Newburgh, Beacon, or Cornwall-on-Hudson and looked out over the river, it’s likely that you couldn’t help but notice the abandoned castle …
How to Get to Newfield Covered Bridge Near Ithaca, New York
While I typically visit the Ithaca area to check out its many great waterfalls, I’m always on the lookout for other special places to check out. One such spot is …
Visiting the Millard Fillmore House Near Buffalo, NY
New York has been the birthplace of five presidents, including our 13th president, Millard Fillmore. While Fillmore was born in president day Cayuga County, he spent much of his adult …
National Warplane Museum in Geneseo: Everything You Need to Know to Visit
Located a short distance south of Rochester and a short distance north of Letchworth State Park, you’ll find one of the best spots in Upstate New York for fans of …