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Posts from June 2024

A woman in a flowing yellow skirt and white shirt twirls with a red cloth in her hand in front of the backdrop of a red boat and the Statue of Liberty in the distance

From dramatic Shakespeare performances to electric dance celebrations, New York State is home to the world's most renowned art festivals. Attend the northeast’s largest blues event, dive into arts and culture at the Chautauqua Institution, or witness a star-studded film festival, where you may just bump into celebrities like Robert De Niro! What are you waiting for? Your New York artistic adventure awaits! 

Aire Ancient Bath - Photo Courtesy of Aire Ancient Baths

There are easy escapes from the stress of everyday life right here in New York State. Retreat at these bliss-inducing spas where heated pools and massages will melt away your worries. After an afternoon (or a weekend) ​at these calming retreats, you'll have no trouble facing the world. 

A basket of cheese curds from River Rat Cheese
Photo courtesy of River Rat Cheese  

From freshly-caught fried filets and world-famous dressing to luxurious riverside dining and restaurants sporting storied pasts, the Thousand Islands culinary scene is sure to please any palate! Your foodie journeys may lead you to a rooftop with spectacular panoramic views of downtown Oswego or a fishing charter on the St. Lawrence River, catching and preparing your very own shore dinner. Get ready to chow down with this list of everything you have to eat in the Thousand Islands-Seaway.

Outdoor amphitheater lit up at night
Credit: @icantbelieveitsnotbrooklyn on Instagram

Experience the colorful world of art beyond the traditional gallery walls. Discover the canvas that is New York State when you immerse yourself in

Watkins Glen State Park-Photo-Courtesy of Beautiful Destinations

Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes is a wonderful example of a small town in upstate New York with a big story (other good examples are Seneca Falls and Cooperstown). While there may be fewer than 2,000 year-round residents, Watkins Glen is also home to world-class attractions like gorge-ous Watkins Glen State Park and Watkins Glen International, the only place to watch NASCAR in the state.

Clinton Square ice rink in Syracuse

Syracuse’s prime location along the Erie Canal helped establish it as an industrial powerhouse, but today, the powerhouses in the city are barbecue, family fun, shopping, and college basketball. With

Fire Island National Seashore

Experience natural wonders, historic treasures, culinary delights, world-class beaches, and more on a short day trip to Long Island and Upstate New York! 

Clouds reflected on the water's surface at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground

Pack your hiking boots, bathing suits, and sunscreen and get out into the great outdoors for an unforgettable and affordable camping trip in New York State.

wine glass filled with red wine being held against colorful fall trees

Craft drinks with a colorful view, anyone? When the leaves are blazing red and orange, drinking in the scenery is just as sweet as the craft beverages you'll find along the way during the Fall tasting season.