Looking to get away?
While travel to other states can be tricky, these locations provide travel options for your summer vacation.
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Beyond baseball, beyond the arts and culture scene, Cooperstown is made for outdoor adventure – both on land and water. There are miles of lakes and rivers throughout the county. You can paddleboard the headwaters of the East Coast's longest river, kayak tree-rimmed lakes, take a sunset cruise on Otsego Lake, as well as fish and swim. Don't have your own boat? Rent one for the day!
Your options are vast for on shore adventure, and many state parks in the area offer the perfect place for biking, hiking, camping, golf, and winter sports.
Road and mountain bikers of all stripes will find miles of country roads and paved trails with bucolic views. In Oneonta alone, there are 40 miles of tracks offering everything from easy rollers to rugged and rocky rides. That same trail system turns toward Nordic pursuits when snow flies, giving snowshoers and cross-country skiers open space.
For additional information on all the outdoor pursuits available in the area, visit otsegooutdoors.org.
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There's fun to be had all year-round in St. Lawrence County. From summertime fun on the St. Lawrence River, winter dog sledding, autumn leaf peeping and spring hiking, there's an adventure waiting for everyone!
Prefer to relax & unwind? Check out our regional wineries or browse the family-owned shops for local artisan wares and hand-crafted home goods. Finish the day with a delicious meal and comfortable night's rest, all with a twist of North Country hospitality.
Summer is here and Lake George hotels are open for business. While social distancing restrictions and mask requirements are still in place, summer events like the Lake George Music Festival are still on the upcoming schedule! Choose a secluded cabin rental on a quiet stretch of the lake to create new summer memories. Vacation rentals are perfect for recharging after a long day of boating, swimming, and hiking. Camping offers rest and relaxation in nature to those looking to escape from the busy city life. If you're searching for an outdoor vacation this summer, look to Lake George, NY!
All roads lead through Schoharie County.
Halfway between Albany and Cooperstown, Schoharie County has been a destination for many and a welcome stopover for others.
Explore the beauty of the Great Adirondack Forest as you traverse through our tree-top obstacle adventures and reach heights most will only dream of. Established in 2007, Adirondack Extreme was the first aerial adventure course to open in the United States. Others have tried to imitate, but none can duplicate the experience of trekking tree-to-tree on our aerial obstacles within the trees of the beautiful Adirondack Forest.
Known for the Saratoga Race Course, horses, mineral springs, and great restaurants and shopping, this exciting historical and cultural center is located minutes from Albany and is a short drive from most Northeast locations.
The Elms Waterfront Cottages is a family owned and operated boutique resort. It has been a favorite vacation spot for families and couples for over 70 years and is open from early May until the middle of October.
A perfect location…quiet and relaxing, on the water, and midway between the excitement of Lake George with all-day fun-parks and the elegance of Saratoga Springs with her fine dining, renowned horse races and upscale shops. You’ll enjoy warm, sunny, lazy days by the water…the smell of crisp clean air …and majestic mountain sunsets.
When you visit Livingston's Furniture & Mattress, chances are you will be greeted by a Livingston, just as four generations of furniture shoppers have. With locations in Gloversville and Glens Falls, Livingston's offers the best mix of product value, money saving services such as Free Delivery and Financing, and over 32,000 square feet of selection.
Proudly serving the North Country and surrounding area, Mohan's is a family owned and operated business. Opening its doors some sixty years ago as a small shop in the City of Glens Falls, we continue to grow within the community. In 1985 Mohan's was able to purchase and develop the 23,500 sq. ft. building on Glen St. we now occupy.
The Everson is a museum of firsts. It was the first museum to dedicate itself to the collection of American art, to create a permanent collection of ceramics, to collect video art, to create a docent program and to hire the now internationally-known architect I.M. Pei to design its building, a sculptural work of art in its own right. The Everson is home to approximately 11,000 works of art: American paintings, sculpture, drawings, video, graphics and one of the largest holdings of international ceramics in the nation.
You'll find world-class entertainment, restaurants and accommodations to suit your taste. Events and activities for kids and couples, golfers and gamers, history buffs and art lovers, fishermen (and women), snowmobilers, shoppers, sports enthusiasts, bird watchers and just about everyone.
The mission of Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Inc. is to drive tourism to the Lake George region year-round while fostering a vibrant business community. The Chamber seeks to promote growth and development of its member businesses by offering networking events, educational programs, ribbon cuttings and other opportunities.
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Established in 1817, the Lake George Steamboat Company has been operating on Lake George for over 200 years. Experience the beauty of Lake George and the surrounding Adirondack Mountains on a cruise aboard the Minne Ha Ha, the MV Mohican II or the company’s flagship Lac du Saint Sacrement.
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Located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of NY, Auburn is the hub of business & leisure activity. The BID District is a unique mix of eateries, craft breweries, cultural attractions, lodging & boutique retail, banking & grocery, health & wellness offerings and business & government services. Plus with Owasco River running right through the center, and over a dozen public art installations, downtown’s attractiveness is further enhanced.
Escape to Cayuga County in Finger Lakes wine country and enjoy our crystal clear lakes, spectacular scenery, charming villages and award-winning wines! Our abundance of natural beauty and amazing Finger Lakes attractions will surprise and delight you. From boating and fishing on one of our eight lakes to enjoying music, theatre, fine arts and history, you'll find our Finger Lakes culture rich and varied.
Whether strolling through its flower-filled gardens, picnicking under its majestic trees or touring its magnificent mansion, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park is a very special place. The 50-acre estate is one of just two public gardens in all of the New York State Parks System. A serene respite just blocks away from downtown Canandaigua, Sonnenberg is a gift to the community from Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson.
The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), operator of the Adirondack Railroad aims to preserve and restore rail service between the High Peaks region, Central New York and beyond via rail connections in Utica. ARPS partners with communities and businesses along the line to promote the railway and as an economic development driver while offering historic and environmental education opportunities.
Our vision includes expanding rail and coordinated-trail based offerings, allowing for people of all ages and physical capacities to traverse remote areas of the Adirondack Park.
Paradox Brewery is an independent craft brewery founded in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains brewing innovative beer of the highest quality.
Our roots trace 30 years back to when our president and founder, Paul Mrocka, fell in love with beer and brewing in Germany while stationed as an army pilot.
After a few decades of brewing for friends and family, Paul's beer became fairly well known in and around Paradox Lake. Those lucky enough to know where on the lake to go, could get in their boats and go grab a beer with Paul. At this time, he was was brewing 200 gallons per year in order to keep up with the demand for his tasty (and free) lake beer.
The foundation of our beer is within the water we use which can only be found in the granite 600 feet below the Adirondack Park. Water that is so pure, it needs no filtering or treatment before we brew it with the best malts and hops we can find. We combine these ingredients with our passion for great beer and the result is “Pure Adirondack.”
This 25,000 square foot brewery can produce 50,000 barrels a year using state of the art GEA Craft-Star systems along with a Westfalia centrifuge and a CFT Mfg canning line.
Stop by and enjoy a great casual lunch or dinner in our upstairs dining area, or you can enjoy a more formal dining experience in our downstairs dining area, or stop by for a drink and enjoy amazing views or fireworks or enjoy live music right out on the largest public boathouse deck on the entire lake!
Salem, New York, is a rural town, rich in character and natural beauty, located on the Vermont border between Montreal and New York City, and a short drive from Saratoga Springs to the west, Manchester, Vermont, to the east, Glens Falls to the north and the Capital Region to the south. A beautiful, peaceful environment for living and raising a family, Salem is situated “In the Middle of Everywhere” to serve business and tourism.
