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Camping Gems - Places to Eat in New York
Buffalo
Salvatore's Italian Gardens
Hutch's
Cooperstown
Nicoletta's Italian Cafe
Ithaca
Moosewood Restaurant
New York City
Per Se
Gramercy Tavern
Insieme
Spice Market
Market Table
Syracuse
Rileys
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Camping Gems - New York
Finger Lakes Wine Country
Circling each of the three Finger Lakes -- Cayuga, Seneca, and Keuka -- you'll find wine trails that link the vineyards and wineries nestled along the lakeshore. More than eighty wineries are located in this area, offering award-winning wines like chardonnay, syrah, merlot, riesling, and even hard cider. Several tour organizations offer cars to take you safely from winery to winery, so you can concentrate on enjoying your visit.
Letchworth State Park
With some of the most magnificent scenery in the United States, Letchworth State Park comprises 14,350 acres along the Genesee River in Western New York. Within the park, the river roars over three major waterfalls, one of which is 107 feet high. The cliffs, created by the river's path over thousands of years, approach 600 feet.
Geneseo
Nestled on the edge of Conesus Lake in the heart of the Geneseo Valley, this charming town is the home of working farms, Victorian homes, and beautiful landscapes. This is a delightful place to take in the fall color, sample locally produced wine, or stop by the Lederer Art Gallery. You can take a long walk through the Roemer Arboretum, uncover the mysteries of the past at the Livingston County Historical Museum, or see a show at the Geneseo Theatres.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Nestled among beautifully landscaped hills in the heart of Sullivan County, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts presents some of the country's top classical, rock, pop, jazz, and country entertainers beginning in July each summer. The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock in Bethel, New York.
Tioga Scenic Railroad
Take a step back in time when you climb aboard the train cars of the Tioga Scenic Railroad and enjoy a scenic ride through the Finger Lakes region. These antique trains run from the Owego Station to Newark Valley, allowing riders to sit back and take in the view. You might ride aboard an early 1900s coach car or in a late 1800s open car that lets you soak up the breeze.
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
For more outdoor fun, stop at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens to enjoy the 1900 Tri-Domed Glass Conservatory that's reminiscent of the Taj Mahal. Stroll the delicate Victorian Gardens, colorful Olmsted's South Park, and catch a plant talk or flower show. (2655 South Park Ave, 716-827-1584)
Cooperstown
Cooperstown is famous for being the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. But did you also know that it's named for the father of James Fenimore Cooper, author of Last of the Mohicans? Cooperstown is full of suprises. Don't miss the trolley rides, the fabulous fishing, and the annual Pumpkinfest in late September.
Susquehanna River
From its origin at Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York, the Susquehanna River flows for over 440 miles, making it the longest river on the American east coast. It's also a fishing hot spot. Gamefish include smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike. Panfish include yellow perch, black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill, rock bass, and bullhead. Channel catfish and carp are also found in good numbers in the river.
Fire Island National Seashore, Long Island
Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife—Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the sounds and pressures of nearby big-city life, Fire Island National Seashore’s dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude and camaraderie, and spiritual renewal to civilization-weary people.
Petrified Creatures Museum of Natural History, Cooperstown
Established over 50 years ago, this museum features nature paths, life-size replicas of dinosaurs, learning experiences that teach what fossils are and where to find them, plus a fossil digging area. In the museum shop you'll find gifts for your favorite dinosaur fans, plus imported Persian stoneware, gemstones, books, seashells, jewelry, and an antique corner. |
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Camping Gems - Places to Go in New York
Lake Champlain
Beautiful Lake Champlain has gleaming water, rocky peaks, and scenery to spare. Visitors can take a fishing cruise out on the lake, explore historic Fort Ticonderoga, or help the kids look for Champ, the Lake Champlain monster. Boating, whether on charters, cruises, steamboats, sailboats, canoes, or fishing boats, takes center stage in this part of New York state.
Niagara Falls
The dramatic falls at Niagara are well known to everyone. Located on a straight that connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, the falls are a lovely place to enjoy a concert, kite flying in the park, a thrilling river tour, or a sumptuous meal with a view of the falls. The falls are 180 feet high, but it's their width (1,060 feet) that makes them so stunning, with a virtual wall of white water cascading over the rocky cliffs.
Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area
Step into the beauty of the Catskills at this 3,000 acre wilderness of wetlands and meadows. You can watch for the 200-plus bird species, fish for more than 30 types of fish, see wildlife, and admire the gorgeous views. This is a fabulous spot for boating, hiking along the nature trails, hunting, fishing, wildflower viewing, photography, and much more. (South of Wurtsboro, between Route 209 and South Road)
New York City
This queen of cities is so famous, you probably have your top destinations in mind. If not, be sure to visit some classics: the Empire State building, the New York Stock Exchange, the Statue of Liberty, and Central Park. Take a stroll through Soho, find a restaurant in Chelsea, or cruise down 5th Avenue.
Lake Placid
Once the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid is famous for its natural attractions, awe-inspiring beauty, and outdoor sporting opportunities. You'll find terrific coves, bays, and open water for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and boating, as well as rushing rivers for white-water rafting. Lake Placid also offers fabulous dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Ausable Chasm
Enter a primeval Adirondack Forest at Ausable Chasm, a yawning cavern that drops hundreds of feet into the earth. Take a hike across natural stone walkways to sights like Rainbow Falls, Elephant's Head, Column Rock, Hyde's Cave, and Mystic Gorge, or arrange to go rafting or inner tubing down the Ausable River, the waterway that formed this spectacular canyon. Visitors can also pan for gemstones, walk the "Rim Walk," and see the popular wildflower meadow.
Cayuga Wine Trail
The blue waters of Lake Cayuga form the backdrop for a string of sixteen wineries, all located between Seneca Falls and Binghamton. Take a memorable tour around the lake on the Cayuga Wine Trail, stopping off to sample the fine vintages in each of these wineries. You'll find a number of guided tours available with drivers to take you safely from vineyard to vineyard.
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga played a pivotal role in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. In addition, there's evidence that Native Americans have lived in this area since 8000 BC, more than 6,000 years before Samuel de Champlain explored and charted the region. The fort offers daily tours, walks through the stunning King's Garden, meals at the Log House Restaurant, and special re-enactments of the fort's great wartime battles.
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a more than 2,175-mile long footpath stretching through 14 eastern states from Maine to Georgia. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, and culturally significant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. In New York, the park winds through Bear Mountain State Park.
The Adirondacks
This gorgeous mountain region contains 3,000 ponds and lakes and 2,000 miles of hiking trails, earning it the name "Home of the High Peaks." You can explore the waterfalls, go canoeing and kayaking, or take a dip in a mountain lake. Don't miss fishing on the 1,500 miles of rivers.
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Camping Gems - Things to Do in New York
Take a cruise across Lake Champlain.
Feel the mist rise off of Niagara Falls.
Hail a cab in New York City.
Go skiing on the Olympic runs at Lake Placid.
Hike to Rainbow Falls or Elephant Rock at Ausable Chasm.
Enjoy the Finger Lakes scenery on the Cayuga Wine Trail.
Study the American Revolution at Fort Ticonderoga.
Go mountain biking in the Adirondacks.
Spend a day fishing on the Susquehanna River.
Take a ride through the Finger Lakes aboard the Tioga Scenic Railroad. |
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