Exploring the Abandoned Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY
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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Visiting the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis on the Line between NY, PA, and NJ
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. …
Visiting the World’s Only Upside-Down Traffic Light in Syracuse, New York
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 …
Hiking to the Spouters and Mineral Springs on the Geyser Trail in Saratoga Spa State Park
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, …
Old Catskill Game Farm: What It’s Like to Explore and Stay the Night at this Abandoned Zoo
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 …
Exploring the Abandoned Bannerman Castle on an Island in the Hudson River
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 …
Robot City Games in Binghamton: What It’s Like to Visit New York’s Largest Arcade
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. …
The Complete Guide to Exploring Chimney Bluffs State Park in New York
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 …
Mining for Gemstones at the Herkimer Diamond Mines
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 …
Spook Hill in Yates County: Where Your Car Rolls Uphill
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 …