The Best Places to go Skating in NY State

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The Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York, NY

Rockefeller Center’s ice skating rink is one of the most popular places to skate—especially during Christmastime. Skaters enjoy the thrill of being right underneath the famous Rockefeller…

Rockefeller Center’s ice skating rink is one of the most popular places to…

10 Best Skiing Spots in New York!

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Gore Mountain, North Creek, NY

New York’s largest ski resort spans four mountains in the Adirondacks, boasting 119 runs and 2,537 feet of vertical drop. Ninety percent of Gore’s trails are intermediate or advanced, and…

New York’s largest ski resort spans four mountains in the Adirondacks, boasting 119 runs and…

10 Best Cross-Country Skiing Trails in New York!

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Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, Northville, NY

Designed and owned by a former Olympic skier, Lapland Lake is an Adirondack cross-country skiing dream come true. The park’s 30 miles of trails were designed with serenity in mind, with many of…

Designed and owned by a former Olympic skier, Lapland Lake is an Adirondack cross-country skiing…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in New York!

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The Cardiff Giant, Cooperstown, NY

Formerly known as the “World’s Greatest Hoax,” this 10-foot tall gypsum statue was created to look like a petrified giant in the 1800s. The Cardiff Giant shocked and fooled the…

Formerly known as the “World’s Greatest Hoax,” this 10-foot tall gypsum statue…

The Supreme Dessert: New York's Best Cake Shops

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Cheesecake Machismo, Albany, NY

Lynn and Bam are cheesecake masterminds, churning out 10-inch cakes in a staggering variety of flavors that don’t compete with the delicious flavor of the cheesecake itself. Cheesecakes at this…

Lynn and Bam are cheesecake masterminds, churning out 10-inch cakes in a staggering variety of…

10 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

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The Evergreen, Syracuse, NY

The Evergreen has eight small plate dishes you can choose from, including carrot fritters and fried pickles. If you’re in the mood for something comforting, their vegetarian poutine is made…

The Evergreen has eight small plate dishes you can choose from, including carrot fritters and fried…

Gore Mountain, North Creek, NY

Featured in 10 Best Skiing Spots in New York!

New York’s largest ski resort spans four mountains in the Adirondacks, boasting 119 runs and 2,537 feet of vertical drop. Ninety percent of Gore’s trails are intermediate or advanced, and… Read More

Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center, Northville, NY

Featured in 10 Best Cross-Country Skiing Trails in New York!

Designed and owned by a former Olympic skier, Lapland Lake is an Adirondack cross-country skiing dream come true. The park’s 30 miles of trails were designed with serenity in mind, with many of… Read More

The Cardiff Giant, Cooperstown, NY

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in New York!

Formerly known as the “World’s Greatest Hoax,” this 10-foot tall gypsum statue was created to look like a petrified giant in the 1800s. The Cardiff Giant shocked and fooled the… Read More

Cheesecake Machismo, Albany, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in New York!

Lynn and Bam are cheesecake masterminds, churning out 10-inch cakes in a staggering variety of flavors that don’t compete with the delicious flavor of the cheesecake itself. Cheesecakes at this… Read More

The Evergreen, Syracuse, NY

Featured in 10 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

The Evergreen has eight small plate dishes you can choose from, including carrot fritters and fried pickles. If you’re in the mood for something comforting, their vegetarian poutine is made… Read More

Onondaga Lake Skatepark, Liverpool, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Skate Parks in New York!

The first of its kind in the Syracuse area, Onandaga Lake Skate Park is spacious, clean, and welcoming to skateboards, scooters, roller blades, and BMX bikes. It’s an enclosed area of the… Read More

Buried pirate treasure on Liberty Island

Featured in 10 Best Myths and Urban Legends In New York

The infamous pirate Captain Kidd is said to have buried his treasure on the island where the Statue of Liberty stands today, formerly known as Bedloe Island. Two soldiers tried digging it up in… Read More

Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in New York!

Known for its fine Belgian beer, Ommegang’s tasting room is a destination in itself. Resting on 136 acres of farmland, the gorgeous white brewery space offers free tours every day, a… Read More

Go on a family outing to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Featured in 10 Best Retirement Activities in New York

And, not that we’re ranking, but one of the best things about retirement is getting to enjoy more time with your siblings, children, and grandchildren. Picks a day when the grandkids are off… Read More

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