The Lake Placid Olympic Museum: A Great Overview of an Iconic Sporting Event
Did you know that the small New York village of Lake Placid was the host city for two Winter Olympics? That’s right, this quaint community in the Adirondacks hosted the …
Did you know that the small New York village of Lake Placid was the host city for two Winter Olympics? That’s right, this quaint community in the Adirondacks hosted the …
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? …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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’ …