Did You Know? One of the Highest Points of Route 20 is in CNY

Believe it or not... there's more history to Route 20 in New York State than you might have known!

What some people argue is the best scenic route through the state and country, others just call it their commute to and from work. Regardless, Route 20 stretches on for a LONG time and has a ton of history to it's name.

But here's a nugget of knowledge you might not have already known!

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The High's of New York

Along Route 20's long run, there aren't many higher points to the road then right here in Upstate New York. Literally!

According to Historic Route 20, the highest point of the road in New York is in Richfield Springs. The top of the hill sits at 1741 feet, just 34 feet shy of the highest point in Massachusetts.

13 Great Places to Stop For A Bite Along US Route 20 in Upstate New York

U.S. Route 20 is the longest surface road in New York State. The towns and villages you pass through on this journey are small but historic and beautiful. Here are 13 places to stop for a bite, hit up a brewery, do some fancy dining, or have a hearty breakfast along the way.

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By the Glass, You Cannot Go Wrong at These 13 Upstate New York Wine Bars

Wine bars are spreading across Upstate New York rapidly. Not necessarily bars in the traditionally sense, or corner saloons, or cocktail lounges, but wine bars which focus mainly on the many varieties of wines from around the world.

Of course Upstate is no slouch when it comes to wine, with the Finger Lakes wineries now grabbing many of the headlines at wine expos and competitions around the country. But local wine producers, even the very small ones, are starting to nudge into the pack of award-winning vinos from coast to coast

Here is a list of 13 great wine bars. They all serve food and many of them have the word "restaurant" in their name, but as you will see, the wine is the superstar at all of these fine Upstate New York places.