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…

New York's Best Spots for Paint & Wine

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Paintbrushes & Party!, Poughkeepsie, NY

This Hudson Valley sip-and-paint studio is the place to go to “paint, sip, and party.” Paintbrushes & Party! hosts BYOB painting classes, teambuilding events, and parties for…

This Hudson Valley sip-and-paint studio is the place to go to “paint, sip, and party.”…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in New York

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Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine, Schenectady, NY

Ya Ya’s has capital region soul foodies raving about its $12 Southern fried chicken dinner, which includes yam, collard greens, a corn muffin, and some macaroni or potato salad.

Ya Ya’s has capital region soul foodies raving about its $12 Southern fried chicken dinner,…

10 Best First Date Locations in New York

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Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen, NY

With 19 waterfalls and cliffs as high as 200 feet, Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most famous in the Finger Lakes. Part of the gorge trail wraps behind a waterfall, creating a romantic setting…

With 19 waterfalls and cliffs as high as 200 feet, Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most…

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

Paintbrushes & Party!, Poughkeepsie, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in New York!

This Hudson Valley sip-and-paint studio is the place to go to “paint, sip, and party.” Paintbrushes & Party! hosts BYOB painting classes, teambuilding events, and parties for… Read More

Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine, Schenectady, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Fried Chicken in New York!

Ya Ya’s has capital region soul foodies raving about its $12 Southern fried chicken dinner, which includes yam, collard greens, a corn muffin, and some macaroni or potato salad.

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Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen, NY

Featured in 10 Best First Date Locations in New York

Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge, Syracuse, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Bars in New York!

The beautifully furnished, vintage interior of this downtown Syracuse bar is inspirational, and its cocktail menu and artisan food items are among the finest in the region.

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Isabella Spa at Belhurst Castle, Geneva, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Spas in New York!

Decadent spa experiences like couples’ massages utilize essential oils and natural ingredients like lavender to soothe and restore balance at Geneva’s Belhurst Castle.

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AMVETS Thrift Store, Rochester, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Thrift Shops in New York!

This mega-sized thrift store is a Rochester favorite, with a huge selection of men’s and women’s apparel as well as housewares and other knick-knacks. Browse the endless racks of clothing… Read More

National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in New York!

With interactive exhibits dedicated to the history of fun and games, the World Video Game Hall of Fame, New York’s largest butterfly garden, and the National Toy Hall of Fame, kids have a lot… Read More

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