Photo by Bill Badzo 1. Boldt Castle: A Love Story Carved in Stone When you step off the boat at Heart Island, the first thing you see is Boldt Castle, a German-style Rhine castle right in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. George Boldt, the wealthy hotelier who...
Which New YorkCheese Are You? Take the Cheese Personality Quiz! Your ideal Saturday includes: A. Antiquing, then wine tasting B. A big family BBQ C. Reading on a sunny porch D. Hiking followed by a lakeside picnic E. Hosting a fancy dinner party 2. Pick a beverage:...
Please Share This Story FollowFollow The Bold Grandeur of New York State Capitol Albany’s New York State Capitol is a marvel of architectural ambition and innovation. Completed in 1899 after 32 years of construction, this stately building fuses French Renaissance and...
Please Share This Story FollowFollow Gilded Elegance: The Breathtaking Lyndhurst Mansion Nestled on 67 acres overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, the Lyndhurst Mansion is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Built in 1838 and expanded in the...
The Taughannock Giant: A Tall Tale from New York In the late 19th century, the serene landscapes of upstate New York became the backdrop for a curious and entertaining hoax that captivated both locals and visitors alike. This is the story of the Taughannock Giant, a...
Champlain Silk Mill, Building No. 1, with new addition, Whitehall, NY. Ray Rose Collection, Historical Society of Whitehall. The New York Silk Boom: A Forgotten Revolution When people hear the words “New York State” immediately they think of either upstate...
