Explore Oakwood Cemetery’s beautiful grounds and hike its trails, leading around several ponds. It’s likely you’ll encounter Uncle Sam’s grave!
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Tour Olana, the Quirky Estate of Frederic Church
“It looks as if Moorish architecture had an illicit liaison with the Victorian era,” quipped one visitor. See for yourself what Olana, Frederic Church’s quirky villa, is all about!
Bear Mountain State Park: Take a Scenic Drive
Take this beautiful drive through Bear Mountain State Park, and take in the panoramic views over the forested Hudson River valley from a mountaintop observation tower.
Discover the Secrets of Stony Point Lighthouse — the Oldest Lighthouse on the Hudson River
Come explore the oldest lighthouse along the Hudson River!
Exploring Equality at the Women’s Rights National Park
If you believe all people are created equal, then this is the daytrip for you!
Sample the Wines of Brotherhood Winery
This quaint winery dates to 1839 and offers tasting flights and guided tours of the underground cellars.
Discover the Secrets of the Erie Canal at the Erie Canal Museum
Most Americans have heard of the canal, but few know much about it. If discovering new facts is something you enjoy, then you need to visit this museum.
Hiking to a Ghost Town in Bear Mountain State Park — In Search of Doodletown
Take a hike to this abandoned hamlet on the Hudson River!
Explore American Art at the Fenimore Art Museum
Enjoy this wonderful museum with a focus on folk and Native American art!
A Boatride on the Sam Patch is the Best Way to see the Erie Canal
One of the best ways to explore the Erie Canal is to ride a boat on it.
Seek a Bygone Era within the Walls of Hyde Hall
Explore this New York historic mansion that looks like an English country house.
Cool Erie Canal History at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
Whether you stop while hiking or biking the towpath, this museum helps you understand life on the Erie Canal.
Corning in the Morning
We were up early and checked out of our hotel well before the museums opened in Corning NY, so we decided to walk around this quaint little town and explore a little. Corning is a city in the New York Finger Lakes region that offers several worthwhile attractions — certainly enough to spend a whole […]