Upstate New York is home to some of the best gem mining destinations in the entire United States.

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From the Adirondacks to the Catskills, there are several places where you can try your hand at finding precious gems and minerals and we thought we'd share some of those places with you!

Six Cool Places To Mine Gems In Upstate New York

30 "Head Scratching" Trivia Facts About Upstate New York

There are so many fascinating trivia facts about Upstate New York that one could write a book about it. Here are 30 interesting factoids about our region that will leave you scratching your head!

Everything had to start somewhere and Upstate New York was the birthplace of many commonly used items today and over the past 150 years. Things we love, like Pyrex dishware, things we play with, like the golf tee, and things we would rather not find ourselves sitting in, the modern dentist chair! Plus the 4th most favorite salad dressing in the US was born here, and America's favorite whipped topping is made here, too! All of these and many other trivial facts about people, places and things from Upstate New York make this a "must-read" gallery!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Amazing! These 35 Upstate New York Businesses Have Been Around for 100 Years....and a Whole Lot More!

This is a remarkable list! These Upstate New York businesses have all been open for business for over 100, 150, 200 years and even longer! Incredible staying power here!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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