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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Highland Forest, Liverpool, NY

An Onandage County park, Highland Forest provides cross-country skiers with 40 miles of trails. Twenty of them are groomed and maintained by the park, and the terrain is good for all ages and skill…

An Onandage County park, Highland Forest provides cross-country skiers with 40 miles of trails.…

The 10 Best Diners in New York!

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Stella’s Diner, Syracuse, NY

A perfect spot for hungry college students and professors needing a pick-me-up, Stella’s Diner is a popular family-opened spot. The menu features some Greek and Mediterranean specialties that…

A perfect spot for hungry college students and professors needing a pick-me-up, Stella’s…

10 Best Noodle Places in New York

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Bamboo House, Syracuse, NY

The Bamboo House has lo mein and Pad Thai options to choose from, depending on whether you’re in the mood for egg noodles or rice noodles (respectively). Lo mein dishes include noodles with…

The Bamboo House has lo mein and Pad Thai options to choose from, depending on whether you’re…

The Perfect Treat: New York's Best Ice Cream Parlors

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Purity Ice Cream Parlor, Ithaca, NY

This retro-themed ice cream café serves up plenty of sweetness in the form of old-fashioned ice cream, sundaes, and baked goods that draw locals and tourists alike.

This retro-themed ice cream café serves up plenty of sweetness in the form of old-fashioned…

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

Highland Forest, Liverpool, NY

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

Stella’s Diner, Syracuse, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Diners in New York!

A perfect spot for hungry college students and professors needing a pick-me-up, Stella’s Diner is a popular family-opened spot. The menu features some Greek and Mediterranean specialties that… Read More

Bamboo House, Syracuse, NY

Featured in 10 Best Noodle Places in New York

The Bamboo House has lo mein and Pad Thai options to choose from, depending on whether you’re in the mood for egg noodles or rice noodles (respectively). Lo mein dishes include noodles with… Read More

Purity Ice Cream Parlor, Ithaca, NY

Featured in The 11 Best Ice Cream Parlors in New York!

This retro-themed ice cream café serves up plenty of sweetness in the form of old-fashioned ice cream, sundaes, and baked goods that draw locals and tourists alike.

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Friends and Pho, LLC, Ithaca, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Pho Restaurants in New York!

Friends and Pho serve traditional beef noodle soups that are topped with cilantro, onions, and scallions (with bean sprouts, fresh basil, and lime on the side). Their average price is around $10, so… Read More

Hakuna Matata Tanning Salon, Syracuse, NY

Featured in 10 Best Tanning Salons in New York

Hakuna Matata has different daily specials every month, and fall packages are available until the end of the year! They have six different regular package options (Chillin’, Stylin’,… Read More

Phatman Boardshop, Tonawanda, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Skate Shops in New York!

Phatman Boardshop was born in 1994—the prime of 90s skateboarding popularity. Today, the shop serves Buffalo and Western New York with skateboard and snowboard gear and repairs. They also carry… Read More

Nina’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Chittenango, NY

Featured in 10 Best Pasta Places in New York

Nina’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant has authentic pasta imported from Italy. You can order an authentic spaghetti and meatball dish for $10.95 or get spaghetti with mushrooms in marinara… Read More

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