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Orange County, N.Y. - There are many ways to view fall’s brilliant colors, but none compare with a cruise on the Hudson River. And Orange County, N.Y., is the perfect point to embark on the adventure.

Passengers on the Pride of the Hudson, operated by Hudson River Adventures in Newburgh, N.Y., travel the spectacular Hudson Valley scenery on two-hour, narrated cruises. The trip is a delightful centerpiece to a fantastic autumn day – or weekend – in Orange County, just an hour from New York City.

Unique Competition on Black Ice Blends Skating with Fine and Decorative Art

Event Will Include Brushes to Blades of Steel Pop-up Museum Free to Public

Lake Placid, N.Y. (October 4, 2024) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships will return October 9 through 13, 2024, for the second consecutive year to the Olympic Center in Lake Placid. The event will include a Brushes to Blades of Steel pop-up museum. All skating competitions and art exhibits are open to the public with complimentary admission.

Saratoga Springs, NY – The Saratoga Springs History Museum is proud to announce its 141st Annual Meeting, taking place on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 PM in the historic Canfield Casino. The evening will feature a brief update on the State of the Museum, followed by a special presentation of the museum’s latest exhibit titled "Frank Leslie Buys Women’s Votes," presented by exhibit curator Nancy Brown.

Delegation of European Spa Specialists Coming to Saratoga Spa State Park to Honor Parks and City’s Cultural Importance

Saratoga Springs, NY – From October 8 to October 10, Saratoga Spa State Park and the City of Saratoga will welcome a delegation of over 20 leading spa experts, organized by the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA). This group is visiting to celebrate Saratoga's deep cultural ties to European spa traditions and to explain the significance of being a Spa Town, along with how that designation can promote tourism and strengthen the local community.

 Provides Improved Trail Access and Protection of Natural Resources

Helps Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the addition of 763 acres to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam and Dutchess counties helping conserve a scenic and undeveloped parcel in the Mid-Hudson Valley and one of the largest privately-owned undeveloped blocks in the Hudson Highlands region. The protection of these lands as part of the New York State Park system was a unique opportunity to safeguard sensitive natural resources and represents a valuable addition for accessibility and future recreational improvements.

18 Fall Foliage Trips To Plan For Leaf-Peeping Season, Parade – Sept. 25, 2024 

Fall colors: The best places in Hudson Valley and beyond to see fall foliage, The Journal News, Aug. 28, 2024 

Think fall leaves are changing early this year? You’re right. Here’s why (photos), Syracuse.com – Sept. 20, 2024 …

Cayuga County NY (Sept. 27, 2024) – World Tourism Day (September 27, 2024) marks the launch of 100 Travel Innovations (https://innovate.destinationthink.com), a collection of stories from 100 places around the world about the programs and activities happening right now to improve our lives – environmentally, economically and socially. As a sponsor of 100 Travel Innovations, the Cayuga County Board of Tourism supports the drive to ensure travel makes the world a better place.

Taking Place on November 18-24, 2024

Annual Celebration Spotlights Storytelling in the Bar Community of New York City and Across New York State; Encourages Cocktail Enthusiasts to Visit Local Bars and Distilleries to Spur Tourism & Economic Development

New York, N.Y. — Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning multimedia PR/marketing agency specializing in hospitality and luxury travel, has announced the first-ever New York Bartender Week, which will take place on November 18-24, 2024. It celebrates storytelling as the common thread that ties the drinks community together to showcase the compelling narratives of its people, products and places.

Off-Broadway run begins previews October 18, Opens October 24, Runs through November 10

Schenectady, N.Y. — FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Proctors in Schenectady for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, April 1-Sunday, April 6. Tickets are on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online by visiting atproctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get tickets by calling (518) 382-3884 x 139. FUNNY GIRL is a part of the Key Bank Broadway Series at Proctors.