Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most popular natural wonders in the Finger Lakes region of New York State for good reason. Towering cliffs and a mossy gorge with 19 thundering waterfalls, a winding Art Deco-inspired staircase, and a mesmerizing spiral tunnel never fail to enchant visitors. Located on the southern end of…
Since the dawn of the 21st century, Roosevelt Island has been hailed as a sleek and very desirable strip of land rising from the East River. Located between Manhattan and Queens, Roosevelt Island is home to a handful of parks, Cornell Tech’s state-of-the-art campus, and numerous residential towers. The ruins of a Gothic building that…
The jagged tiers and thundering waters of Kaaterskill Falls have inspired poets and painters since European settlers first began taking notice of the waterfall in the 1800s. Writer Washington Irving created one of the first tourist booms in the United States after he vividly described Kaaterskill Falls in his story Rip Van Winkle. Rip Van…
Near the end of the Gilded Age, the proprietor of the upscale Waldorf Astoria hotel began to build a lavish European-inspired castle on Heart Island in Alexandria Bay, New York. Boldt Castle—which was dotted with hearts—was designed to be a loving tribute to George C. Boldt’s wife Louise. When Louise died unexpectedly in 1904, George…
Quaint Skaneateles, New York, has long served as a getaway for cosmopolitan New Yorkers and other big-city dwellers. Nestled on the northern tip of pristine Skaneateles Lake—which is considered the gateway to the Finger Lakes—the sleepy upstate New York town is surrounded by breathtaking forests and waterfalls. Visitors can take a boat tour of gorgeous…
Nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, Troy offers an enthralling mosaic of history, culture, and modern-day adventures. “Troy Delights: A Journey through the Collar City” serves as the ultimate guide to the plethora of fun things to do in Troy NY. From dawn’s serenity by the riverside to the pulsating nightlife, Troy’s charm…
If you’re kayaking on the Hudson River about 50 miles north of New York City and you spot the ruins of an opulent castle in the distance, your eyes are not deceiving you. In the early 1900s, an affluent Brooklyn-based military surplus dealer of Scottish descent named Francis Bannerman decided to purchase a small island…
For decades, New York has been one of the most famous and captivating cities in the whole world. It is often referred to as the city that never sleeps or the ‘Big Apple’ and is synonymous with opulence, glamour, energy and entertainment. As a result, the city attracts around 60 million visitors every year, and…
