Top Features of this year’s the New York State Fair
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Great New York State Fair (https://nysfair.ny.gov/) has been ranked as one of the best in the nation and is the […]
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Looking for Some Serious Thrills? We’ve Got You Covered.
Upstate New York has a great number of roller coasters and zip lines for the thrill-seekers among us. Here are five top-quality options. By Ken […]
10 Places You Must Visit in the Syracuse Area
Author of the book “100 Things to Do in Syracuse Before You Die” discusses 10 places you need to visit in Syracuse region. By Deborah […]
Beachy Keen: Soaking Up Sun
Upstate New York has many sandy beaches ready open to the public By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Pack up your beachball, blanket, sunscreen, pail and shovel […]
Great Places to Bike New York
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You may not have a tandem bicycle like Daisy and Michael of Harry Dacre’s “Bicycle Built for Two,” but do give […]
Terrific Upstate Trails to Try This Season
By Kyra Mancine Hiking is a great way to make the most of warmer weather, take in the scenery and stay active. Here are a […]
Winery Tours, Brewery Tours: Just Hop on the Bus
Many companies take you directly to the main wineries, breweries and other Upstate locations By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Leaving the driving to a professional means […]
Spelunking in New York: Escape the Heat by Exploring a Cool Cave
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While the temperature may be scorching above, caves naturally maintain a comfortable atmosphere. Plus, they’re filled with geological wonders — and […]
Tips and Tricks for Enjoying a Vacation with Kids
By Melissa Stefanec Parenting and vacation, can the two really coincide? Between the packing, the unpacking, the travel, the shopping, the dirty clothes and the […]
Top Historic Homes, Forts and a Garden with a Mansion
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Rich in history, New York is home to many historic points that offer a glimpse into the past. Plan to broaden […]