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Columns inside the abandoned Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale NY

Exploring the Abandoned Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY

May 29, 2022 by Jim Cheney

I’m always on the lookout for strange and unique spots to visit in my travels around New York, so when I heard about the Widow Jane Mine, it quickly moved …

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Tri-Staes Monument in Port Jervis New York

Visiting the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis on the Line between NY, PA, and NJ

May 15, 2022 by Jim Cheney

I always love finding quirky sites when I’m traveling, so on a recent visit to Orange County, I made a point of stopping at the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis. …

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Statue looking towards the upside-down traffic light in Syracuse NY

Visiting the World’s Only Upside-Down Traffic Light in Syracuse, New York

March 17, 2022 by Jim Cheney

Even young children know that traffic lights have red, yellow, and green going from top to bottom. However, did you know that there is an upside-down traffic light in Syracuse …

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Island Spouter at Saratoga Spa State Park in New York

Hiking to the Spouters and Mineral Springs on the Geyser Trail in Saratoga Spa State Park

January 8, 2022 by Jim Cheney

New York is home to many incredible and unique landscapes, and one such spot is Saratoga Spa State Park. Saratoga Spa State Park is located in Saratoga County, New York, …

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Entrance sign for the Old Catskill Game Farm in New York's Catskill Mountains

Old Catskill Game Farm: What It’s Like to Explore and Stay the Night at this Abandoned Zoo

January 11, 2022December 23, 2021 by Jim Cheney

The Old Catskill Game Farm was a spot I heard about even before I started writing about things to do in New York. And, as someone who loves legally exploring …

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The ruins of Bannerman's Castle from the Hudson River in New York

Exploring the Abandoned Bannerman Castle on an Island in the Hudson River

October 24, 2021 by Jim Cheney

If you’ve ever stood along the Hudson River near Newburgh, Beacon, or Cornwall-on-Hudson and looked out over the river, it’s likely that you couldn’t help but notice the abandoned castle …

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The exterior of Robot City Games and Arcade in Binghamton, New Yokr

Robot City Games in Binghamton: What It’s Like to Visit New York’s Largest Arcade

August 22, 2021 by Jim Cheney

When I’m traveling, I’m always on the lookout for fun and unique things to do. So, when I visited Binghamton, I was excited to discover Robot City Games and Arcade. …

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Sunset at Chimney Bluffs State Park in Wayne County, New York

The Complete Guide to Exploring Chimney Bluffs State Park in New York

January 11, 2022September 23, 2020 by Jim Cheney

I’ve explored many incredible places in New York, but few landscapes have left me as awe-struck as the one at Chimney Bluffs State Park Chimney Bluffs State Park is located …

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Holding a dolomite rock with a Herkimer Diamond at the Herkimer Diamond Mines in New York

Mining for Gemstones at the Herkimer Diamond Mines

July 3, 2022August 24, 2020 by Jim Cheney

When I was a kid, I used to always love breaking rocks open looking for gold (not that I ever found any, of course). So, when I found out about …

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Car sitting at Spook Hill in Middlesex, New York

Spook Hill in Yates County: Where Your Car Rolls Uphill

October 13, 2020August 12, 2020 by Jim Cheney

Did you know that there’s a spot in Yates County, New York where your car appears to roll uphill? That’s right, at Spook Hill in Middlesex, NY, your car (or …

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