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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Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY

The trails at Letchworth State Park, also known as “the Grand Canyon of the East,” are ungroomed, but that makes the experience more of an adventure. The park boasts 50 miles of…

The trails at Letchworth State Park, also known as “the Grand Canyon of the East,” are…

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

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JELL-O Gallery Museum, Le Roy, NY

Have you ever wondered how JELL-O became so popular? Learn all about it at Le Roy’s JELL-O Gallery Museum, which showcases colorful vintage advertisements, memorabilia, and JELL-O-themed…

Have you ever wondered how JELL-O became so popular? Learn all about it at Le Roy’s JELL-O…

The Supreme Dessert: New York's Best Cake Shops

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Scratch Bake Shop, Rochester, NY

This boutique bakery in Rochester is a favorite among local brides and grooms. Highly rated on the Knot, this cake shop crafts gorgeous desserts, from exquisite cakes to homemade donuts and macarons,…

This boutique bakery in Rochester is a favorite among local brides and grooms. Highly rated on the…

10 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

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Edibles Restaurant & Bar, Rochester, NY

Whether you’re in the mood for pierogis, truffle tots, crispy duck legs, or lunchbox shrimp, Edibles has an option for everyone! But why choose one of Edibles’ eight dinner appetizers…

Whether you’re in the mood for pierogis, truffle tots, crispy duck legs, or lunchbox shrimp,…

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

Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY

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

The trails at Letchworth State Park, also known as “the Grand Canyon of the East,” are ungroomed, but that makes the experience more of an adventure. The park boasts 50 miles of… Read More

JELL-O Gallery Museum, Le Roy, NY

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

Have you ever wondered how JELL-O became so popular? Learn all about it at Le Roy’s JELL-O Gallery Museum, which showcases colorful vintage advertisements, memorabilia, and JELL-O-themed… Read More

Scratch Bake Shop, Rochester, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in New York!

Edibles Restaurant & Bar, Rochester, NY

Featured in 10 Best Places for Appetizers in New York

Whether you’re in the mood for pierogis, truffle tots, crispy duck legs, or lunchbox shrimp, Edibles has an option for everyone! But why choose one of Edibles’ eight dinner appetizers… 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

Ithaca Beer Company, Ithaca, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in New York!

This brewery and bar is a Finger Lakes-region hotspot. The industrial space churns out perennial hits like Flower Power IPA and Apricot Wheat Beer and gives tours to visitors on weekends.

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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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