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. …
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 …
Located about halfway between Cortland and Homer along Route 81 in the eastern Finger Lakes, you’ll find the CNY Living History Center. First opened to the public in June 2012, …
While you may not have heard of George Eastman, I can almost guarantee that you’ve heard of the company that he started in Rochester, New York: the Eastman Kodak Company. …
While the Wright Brothers get most of the acclaim when you think of the development of the airplane, they were far from the only pioneers in early aviation. One such …
Located a short distance south of Rochester and a short distance north of Letchworth State Park, you’ll find one of the best spots in Upstate New York for fans of …
When I travel with my family, I’m always on the lookout for things to do with my young children. So, when we visited Rochester, New York, I was excited to …
New York is a state filled with history dating back millennia thanks to the many Native American tribes that lived in the state prior to European settlement. Unfortunately, though, much …
It’s impossible to tell the story of the women’s suffrage movement without talking about Susan B. Anthony. Susan B. Anthony was born in Massachusetts but lived most of her adult …
Unsurprisingly, the Finger Lakes region of New York has a rich maritime history. Wanting to learn more about it, I took some time to visit the Finger Lakes Boating Museum. …