Tourist Destinations in Central New York
If a visitor asked what they should see when they come to town, where would you send them? Gerardo Castanon visited Utica and Rome earlier this year and the Virginia native is coming back. But he wants to know what to see next.
During Castanon's last visit, he toured Fort Stanwix in Rome, Griffiss Air Force Base and Union Station in Utica. This time he's looking for suggestions so we've come up with a few. What would you add?
The New York State Fair has something for the entire family. From rides and games to great food and entertainment at Lakeview Amphitheater. Lets not forget the free music at Chevy Court. Its no wonder the NYS Fair has been rated one of the best in America. The New York State Fair runs August 25th thru September 5th. Get all the details at NYSFair.org.
Take a tour of the Saranac Brewery in Utica. Make extra time for the best part; the tasting room.
Ride the rails on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad to see the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains.
Take a ride on a portion of the Adirondack railroad, closed to the public for 35 years, on rail bikes. Pedal by streams, across lakes and through forests that few have accessed before and may not again.
Trenton Falls
Trenton Falls near Barneveld once rivaled Niagara Falls as a tourist destination. It's only open twice a year and thousands flock to Trenton Falls Gorge to hike the trails, see wildlife and picnic.
Sports fans can visit Cooperstown, home to the Baseball Hall of Fame. You can also enjoy great dining options in the quaint town, as Cooperstown was among 'Best Little Food Towns' in Food & Wine magazine. Enjoy beer sampling during a tour of the Ommegang brewery or just relax while sitting by Otsego Lake. See everything Cooperstown has to offer at ThisCooperstown.com.
Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride
Explore the historic Erie Canal Locks 67-71, constructed in 1838, at the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride in Lockport, NY. See stalactites, flow stone, various geological formations and artifacts left behind in the underground caves by the men who built the tunnel on America’s longest underground boat ride. Get tickets details and hours of operation at Lockportcave.com.
Herkimer Diamond Mines
Diamonds are a woman's best friend. Take her to the Herkimer Diamond Mines where you can keep everything you find. Get details at HerkimerDiamond.com.
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