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.…

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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Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY

Owned by Rochester’s Broadway Theatre League (BTL), the Auditorium Theatre features a variety of shows throughout the year, including comedy acts, live concerts, and the best of Broadway on…

Owned by Rochester’s Broadway Theatre League (BTL), the Auditorium Theatre features a variety…

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!

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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Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY

Featured in 10 Best First Date Locations in New York

Owned by Rochester’s Broadway Theatre League (BTL), the Auditorium Theatre features a variety of shows throughout the year, including comedy acts, live concerts, and the best of Broadway on… Read More

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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