Checking Out the National Soaring Museum Near Elmira
I’ve been to some great vintage aircraft museums in New York, but the National Soaring Museum near Elmira is the only one I’ve ever visited that’s dedicated to motorless flight. …
Museums
Exploring Military History at the West Point Museum
It’s likely you know West Point as the home of the United States Military Academy. However, this spot in Orange County, New York has a fascinating military history dating back …
Exploring the Past at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca
The Finger Lakes is a region well known for showcasing the natural beauty of Earth, and if you want to learn more about the history of the planet, there’s no …
The Buffalo History Museum: What It’s Like to Visit this Gem
Throughout my travels through New York and beyond, I’ve visited dozens of great local history museums, both in big cities and small towns. However, I don’t know that any of …
The Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY: Heaven for Bikers and History Lovers
Located in Newburgh, just a few miles west of the Hudson River, you’ll find one of the best destinations in New York for those that love motorcycles: the Motorcyclepedia Museum. …
Touring the Stony Point Battlefield in Rockland County, NY
New York is home to many fascinating Revolutionary War battlefields, and one of the most unique, in my opinion, is the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site along the Hudson …
Visiting the Fantastic Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, New York
Less than two miles north of Cooperstown, New York, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame, you’ll find one of the oldest rural life museums in the country: The Farmers’ …
Visiting the World-Class Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown
Cooperstown, New York might be most famous today as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. However, before baseball came to town, it was likely most well known …
Visiting the Fascinating Salt Museum in Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake Park
Located on the northeastern shore of Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake, far from any ocean, you’ll find the Salt Museum. The Salt Museum tells the story of Syracuse’s once prominent salt industry. …
Exploring the Incredible Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York
While Corning, New York is best known for the fabulous Corning Museum of Glass, the city is also home to another fantastic museum: The Rockwell Museum. The Rockwell Museum is …