Hyde Hall Covered Bridge: The Oldest Covered Bridge in the United States
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 …
History
Exploring the Revolutionary War Era at the Saratoga National Historical Park
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 …
Learning Thousand Island History at the Antique Boat Museum
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 …
Exploring 300 Years of History at Old Fort Niagara
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 …
Touring Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay, NY
The Thousand Island region of the St. Lawrence River is known for its many incredible private island homes, but few are as well known as Boldt Castle. Boldt Castle is …
Visiting the Incredible Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich
During my travels, I’ve had the chance to visit many antique automobile museums. However, few have impressed me as much as the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, New York. …
Exploring the Little-Known Minisink Battleground Park in Sullivan County
New York is filled with many great Revolutionary War sites. Some of these are well known while others, like Fort Stanwix, Fort Montgomery, and Stony Point Battlefield, are a bit …
Visiting the Jell-O Museum in the Birthplace of this Tasty Treat
Without a doubt, there are few more classic American desserts than Jell-O. While gelatin desserts were patented in 1845, Jell-O wasn’t produced until the mid-1890s when it was invented by …
Exploring American History at Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, New York
During my travels, I always love learning more about American history, so when I was traveling through Central New York recently, I knew I needed to check out Fort Stanwix …
Taking a Historic Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise in Niagara County
The Erie Canal cuts its way across New York from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, and there are many fascinating places to visit along it, including the Erie Canal …