Uncovering Fossils and Gemstones at the Hicksville Gregory Museum
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Long Island has a rich aviation history thanks to its geographic location. In fact, during World War 2, as many as 100,000 people were employed in the airline industry here. …
Sitting in the middle of Lower Manhattan, surrounded by towering skyscrapers, the New York Stock Exchange, and the hustle and bustle of New York City is the National Museum of …
Located on the northern shores of Otsego Lake is Glimmerglass State Park. This Central New York state park is home to a historic mansion (Hyde Hall) a popular beach, and …
While it’s not as well known as some of the other sites from the Revolutionary War, the Saratoga Battlefield near Stillwater, New York, is among the most important sites from …
Thanks to the incredibly beautiful St. Lawrence River and its many amazing islands, the Thousand Islands region of New York has a rich boating history. Wanting to learn more about …
New York is filled with many historic forts and battlefields, but few, if any, have as long a history as the amazing Old Fort Niagara. Old Fort Niagara State Historic …