The 6 Best BBQ Joints in New York!

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Brooks House of BBQ, Oneonta, NY

Celebrating barbecue as a “way of life” since 1950, this legendary Oneonta establishment has been churning out juicy meat from its indoor charcoal pit for generations.

Celebrating barbecue as a “way of life” since 1950, this legendary Oneonta…

The 10 Best Steakhouses in New York!

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Sloan’s New York Grill, Oneonta, NY

Sloan’s serves up local, farm-fresh beef that’s butchered weekly in house. The restaurant is large and bright, with lots of wood elements and a comfortable atmosphere.

Sloan’s serves up local, farm-fresh beef that’s butchered weekly in house. The…

The 9 Best Bookstores in New York!

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Green Toad Bookstore, Oneonta, NY

Warm, cozy, and comfortable, Green Toad is an ideal habitat for book lovers in Oneonta. The shop takes special orders, hosts events, and opens up into the coffee shop next door.

Warm, cozy, and comfortable, Green Toad is an ideal habitat for book lovers in Oneonta. The shop…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in New York!

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The Nutcracker

Choreographer George Balanchine is responsible for all those local productions of this holiday ballet (he imported it from his native Russia). His New York City Ballet does the best version, with…

Choreographer George Balanchine is responsible for all those local productions of this holiday…

The 15 Best Camping Spots in New York!

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Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown, NY

Located just outside Cooperstown, Glimmerglass State Park surrounds Otsego Lake, James Fenimore Cooper’s “Glimmerglass” in Leatherstocking Tales. Visit the beach, Hyde Hall Mansion,…

Located just outside Cooperstown, Glimmerglass State Park surrounds Otsego Lake, James Fenimore…

The 10 Best Breweries in New York!

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Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY

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…

Known for its fine Belgian beer, Ommegang’s tasting room is a destination in itself. Resting…

The 11 Best Wedding Locations in New York!

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Gilbertsville Farmhouse, South New Berlin, NY

Gibertsville Farmhouse offers the unique option of hosting an entire weekend wedding getaway complete with a glamping ground, barns bedecked with crystal chandeliers, and a 100-year-old farmhouse.…

Gibertsville Farmhouse offers the unique option of hosting an entire weekend wedding getaway…

The 30 Best Free Things to Do In New York State!

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This state park in Otsego County has 593-acres of space and is located north of Cooperstown. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities here, offering a very family-friendly atmosphere.…

This state park in Otsego County has 593-acres of space and is located north of Cooperstown. There…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in New York!

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Leatherstocking Golf Course, Cooperstown, NY

As “one of the East’s most scenic and challenging resort golf courses,” Leatherstocking does not disappoint. The par-72 lakeside course was designed in the early 20th century and is…

As “one of the East’s most scenic and challenging resort golf courses,”…

The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in New York!

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National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY

This iconic museum and hall of fame houses thousands of famous artifacts that span the history of the great American sport. The museum sees around 300,000 visitors annually and has an entire room…

This iconic museum and hall of fame houses thousands of famous artifacts that span the history of…

Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown, NY

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in New York!

Located just outside Cooperstown, Glimmerglass State Park surrounds Otsego Lake, James Fenimore Cooper’s “Glimmerglass” in Leatherstocking Tales. Visit the beach, Hyde Hall Mansion,… Read More

Roscoe Diner, Roscoe, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Diners in New York!

This raved about spot is situated along Route 17 and has been packed with travelers and locals since its opening in the early 1960s. The menu features breakfast served until 11 am, as well as lunch,… 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

Pho Mekong House of Noodles, Utica, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Pho Restaurants in New York!

Pho Mekong’s noodle soups come in regular, large, and extra-large—fitting for any appetite! You can order something as elaborate as their noodle soup combination Pho Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan,… Read More

Pine Ridge Grocery, Bainbridge, NY

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People in Central New York flock to Pine Ridge Grocery, where they’ll find an assortment of tasty Amish goods, baking supplies, and old-fashioned candies. The store also has an in-house deli… Read More

Brooks House of BBQ, Oneonta, NY

Featured in The 6 Best BBQ Joints in New York!

Celebrating barbecue as a “way of life” since 1950, this legendary Oneonta establishment has been churning out juicy meat from its indoor charcoal pit for generations.

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