WHY GO: The Great Northern Catskills of Greene County NY remains the lesser traveled portion of the Catskill Mountains. But it’s being re-energized as New York’s extreme adventure park – a mere two hours from Manhattan. To tell you the truth, this has been America’s Adventure-land for over 200 years. …
WHY GO: It’s hip, it’s hot, it’s contemporary, it’s historic. Kingston NY was the center of New York Government for several months during the Revolutionary War, a key coal shipping port, and place where former slave, Sojourner Truth, pleaded for and won (in court) her son’s freedom. Nowadays, Kingston is …
Autumn happens to be this Maven’s favorite time to hit the road. Even if I don’t stop anywhere, the Fall Road Trip itself, featuring leaves in various shades of back-to-school clothes, highlights Mother Nature in her most monumental beauty. For us New Englanders, it’s a timeless pursuit that engenders a …
On the Trail Of Alexander Hamilton Road Trip Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father celebrated in Lin Manuel-Miranda’s rap-musical, was considered the architect of America’s Federal Banking system and a fierce advocate of a strong centralized United States (as opposed to a Confederation of States). Of the 85 Federalist Papers – …
WHY GO: Millbrook, Millerton, Pine Plains, and Amenia NY might not be as well known as Dutchess County’s Rhinebeck and Beacon. But therein lies their charms. These Northern Dutchess burgs in the Hudson River Valley, replete with outdoor adventures, prove that less is more. Especially when it pertains to population. …
WHY GO: When bold-faced names wanted to sneak away from the “Big City” – back when our country was first formed – they came to the wilds of what is now Bedford and Katonah NY. They still do, though the “wilds” have been tamed a bit. But there’s an outdoor …
These lesser known New York attractions and tours might stump some readers. Y’all most likely know about Niagara Falls. But did you know about the concentration of spectacular waterfalls in New York’s Fingerlakes? Or that the Erie Canal once ran right through downtown Syracuse? Or that there’s a museum devoted …
WHY GO: Where is Shelter Island NY? Picture the two prongs of land at the Eastern end of Long Island NY as the letter V. The Peconic Bay separates the North Fork (wineries) from the South Fork (Hamptons). Shelter Island is lodged in the Bay, right between the forks. How …
WHY GO: Hudson Yards – the latest development to join New York City landmarks like the Empire State Building or Rockefeller Center – is in the spotlight right now. What was until just recently a West Side wasteland is now a playground for the rich – and the curious tourist. …
WHY GO: Nyack NY, hometown of American artist, Edward Hopper, has long been known as a haven for artists, with cool shops and restaurants. But the recent addition of the boutique Time Hotel, has added another level of chic to this Hudson River Town. Plan on an overnight to get …