Exploring the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island
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 …
Museums
Touring the American Airpower Museum on Long Island
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. …
Exploring the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City
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 …
Getting in the Christmas Spirit at the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls, NY
Out of all the holiday movies ever made, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart, is among the best. According to local legend, Frank Capra, the writer, producer, and director …
Learning About Electricity at the Hawkins Point Visitors Center
The St. Lawrence Seaway is one of the most important shipping routes in the northern United States. In fact, it is estimated that up to 50 million tons of goods …
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 …
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. …
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 …