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Lake Placid, N.Y. - The View Restaurant at Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. The View Restaurant was, once again, awarded the two-glass “Best of” Award of Excellence. The upstate New York establishment has maintained this distinction since 2018.

The View Restaurant gains 19th straight Four Diamond honor

Outside of New York City, the Mirror Lake Inn stands alone in this category of AAA achievement in New York State

Lake Placid, N.Y. – The only AAA Four Diamond lodging and dining combination in the Adirondack region officially extended their long-running designations as the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa recently received the prestigious honor for the 42nd consecutive year. Its’ accompanying restaurant, The View, collected the same award for the 19th straight year.

And thanks Guests for Their Continued Support

Lake George, NY — Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center and its affiliated businesses are proud to announce multiple recognitions in the 2026 Fab Five Awards, honoring excellence in hospitality, dining, attractions, and entertainment throughout the Lake George region.

Named Best Living History in America during the semiquincentennial, Fort Ticonderoga immerses visitors into REAL TIME as the fight for independence unfolds   

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Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Americans seeking to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday are finding Fort Ticonderoga on numerous national lists and collections as a best place to visit for the semiquincentennial of the United States of America.

Niagara Falls, NY (May 6, 2026) – For the second straight year, Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours in Niagara Falls, NY, has been named a finalist in USA Today’s 10BEST Readers Choice Awards for Best Helicopter Tour in the United States. Last year’s top-five finish in the newspaper’s poll came on the heels of Rainbow Air winning the Newsweek Magazine readers’ poll in 2024.

Saratoga looks to build on 2025 Top 5 national ranking

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. –Discover Saratoga is proud to announce that Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Summer Travel Destination. The national award highlights destinations that deliver unforgettable warm-weather escapes through a mix of culture, outdoor recreation, entertainment and family-friendly experiences. Voting is open from Monday, April 13 at noon EDT through Monday, May 11 at 11:59 a.m. EDT.

Voted “Best New Campground” in 2025 Camp New York Awards

Plattsburgh, NY (March 5, 2026) – Shady Oaks Camping Resort is announcing its 2026 calendar of themed rallies and community campouts, building on a year of growth that included being voted “Best New Campground” in the 2025 Camp New York Awards.

Jamestown, NY (February 18, 2026) – The National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive dedicated to the art form of comedy, was named the #1`Best Pop Culture Museum in the country by USA Today as part of the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, it was announced today. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-pop-culture-museum/…

Calls on Fans to Vote Every Day Through March 2 to Help the Festival Earn the #1 Spot 

Rochester, N.Y. (February 2, 2026) — The Rochester Lilac Festival has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Flower Festival in the USA, and the community’s support is needed to secure the top spot. 

The 128th Rochester Lilac Festival will run from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 17, 2026. It is an award-winning, time-honored tradition celebrated since 1898, in conjunction with the blooming of the most extensive lilac collection in the Northeast.