I Love New York Blog

After the initial few weeks of jubilance about being out of school for the summer, the kids may soon tire of video game controllers, ice cream headaches, and staying outside until the street lights come on. Banish that boredom by planning a summertime adventure in New York State. We have five awesome summer weekend getaway ideas that are fab for the whole fam, from beachside to bayside to inside our great museums!…

On July 19, 1848, a group of 300 women and 42 men came together in Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls for the first-ever women's rights convention in the U.S. They began laying the groundwork of what would lead to women's suffrage in New York in 1917, three years before the nation followed as a whole. Today, the Wesleyan Chapel stands at the corner of Fall and Mynderse Streets, anchoring a charming strip in a Finger Lakes town that makes for a perfect weekend getaway.

When Dutch settlers surrendered to the British in 1664, King Charles II granted territory to his royal brother James, the Duke of both York and Albany. New Amsterdam became New York-and the village of…

Traveling to Manhattan this summer? Extend your trip! There are plenty of easy stopovers to experience New York State in all its glory a mere hour or two away. 

While the Baseball Hall of Fame has given Cooperstown a sporty reputation, there is far more to discover in this town beyond the outfield. Imagine award-winning craft beer, art galleries, and music, all wrapped into a charming lakeside village. From Ommegang to Glimmerglass, here is your perfect weekend getaway in Cooperstown. …

While the kids are away, the parents will play! Dropping the little ones off at camp in New York State this summer? Here are six adult getaways along the routes to some of the state’s largest camp destinations for you to take after you kiss those cuties goodbye.

The Erie Canal was built in the early 1800s as a water route from Manhattan and the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Today, the Canal is still used for commercial use. It is also a sight for sore…

Itching to get out of the city? Here are 10 car-free weekend getaways that are sure to soothe away your cabin fever.

Looking for a top-notch weekend rendezvous at a top altitude to cap off your summer? Get a little outdoorsy and eat your share of tasty New York fare with a weekend in Hunter, best known as a world-class skiing destination—though it's as much fun in the summer as it is in the colder months.

Long Island's vineyard-studded North Fork is the perfect weekend getaway for food and drink enthusiasts. Spend your weekend sampling New York State varietals and locally made dishes, then hit the beach for sun-soaked kayaking on the bay. Here's your guide for a relaxing 48 hours among the blissful coastal bounty.