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The Met Cloisters
The Met Cloisters: A Medieval Escape in Manhattan Tucked away in the lush greenery of Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan lies one of New York City’s most magical and unexpected treasures: The Met Cloisters. A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cloisters is...
The Bronx: A Walk on the Wild Side with a Twist
The Bronx: A Walk on the Wild Side with a Twist Sure, the Bronx Zoo is legendary. It’s the largest urban zoo in the world, after all, with more than 265 acres in the heart of the Bronx. And whether it's your first time visiting or your thirtieth there is always...
Little Italy: A Dream Fulfilled and a Neighborhood That Lives On
Little Italy: A Dream Fulfilled and a Neighborhood That Lives On When I lived in Europe I had visited my relatives in Italy and Sicily and always dreamed of one day coming back to America and visiting Little Italy. For years, it had existed in my mind as a place...
which town is the true heart of NY
The True Heart of Upstate New York?Ask any Upstater where the heart of New York really lies, and you’ll get wildly different answers — and passionate defenses. From Albany to Rochester, each town claims the title. But what makes one place more central than another?...
The ‘Four Seasons’ of Upstate NY:
The ‘Four Seasons’ of Upstate NY: Winter, Almost Winter, Still Winter, and Construction Upstate New York has four seasons—at least on paper. But ask any local, and they’ll tell you the truth: Winter, Almost Winter, Still Winter, and Construction. These aren’t just...
Haunted The Hulbert House
Haunted The Hulbert HouseThe Hulbert House on Main St in Boonville had quite an impressive guest list in its time, including Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan. Its original guest register from that time period still is on display attesting to that fact. And so, it...
January 1
First Day Hikes
(Statewide)
A popular New Year’s Day tradition featuring guided hikes at state parks such as Alleghany and Letchworth. For more details: parks.ny.gov
January 15 – 18
Adirondack International Film Festival (AIFF),
Glens Falls, NY
Indie films, workshops, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
Website: https://www.adkfilmfestival.org
January 19 – 21
Winter Carnival at
Greek Peak,Cortland, NY
Skiing events, live music, and children’s activities. Website:https://www.greekpeak.net
January 25 – 26
Saratoga Winterfest, Saratoga Springs NY
Activities include ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a chili cook-off. Website: https://www.saratoga.com/winterfest
January 30-February 2
Buffalo Auto Show
Western New York’s premier new vehicle automotive event, showcasing the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs. buffaloautoshow.com
January 31 – February 9
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival,Saranac Lake,
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival has been a tradition since 1897. This long-standing tradition is a must see. Famous Ice Palace and a themed parade. For more information go to their website: saranaclakewintercarnival.com
February 1 – 2
Lake George Winter Carnival (Adirondacks)
Outhouse Races, plus every Saturday and Sunday they have events including fireworks, polar plunges and more. Go to: lakegeorgewintercarnival.com. for more info.
February 8
Buffalo On Tap Beer Festival, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo, NY
Sample craft beers from dozens of regional breweries. Website: buffalobeerfest.com
February 8 (rain date Feb. 9)
Gov-er-nors Island Ice Sculp-ture Show, Governors Island
10 artists/artist teams will be paired with a pro-fes-sion-al ice carv-er from Okamo-to Stu-dio for the live event to carve their cre-ations to life. Click the link below for the schedule of events. govisland.com/things-to-do/events/governors-island-winter-ice-sculpture-show
February 8
Ithaca Chili Cook-Off, Ithaca Commons, Ithaca,
Chili tastings from local restaurants and live entertainment. Website:
https://www.downtownithaca.com
February 13 – 23
Syracuse Winterfest
Human dogsled racing, fireworks, wing walk, wine tastings, and more. More info: syracusewinterfest.com
February 16
Peconic Bay Region Swap Meet, Peconic, NY
This event is a swap meet where enthusiasts can buy, sell, and trade automobile parts and automobilia.
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