Curtain Call: The Glimmerglass Festival is Set to Wow with Boutique Productions and Powerful Classics
We think you’ll agree that The Glimmerglass Festival is a one-of-a-kind summer destination. Blending world-class opera and musical theater with renowned personalities and artists the festival offers a relaxed, casual atmosphere in the heart of Central New York. That’s why we couldn’t have been more excited when we saw the recently announced lineup for the
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Our Commitment to Health and Safety
To Our Guests and Local Community: In these uncertain times, we wanted to reaffirm our appreciation for the trust you place in us every time you stay as our guest or recommend Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast to friends and family. We know that many of you are likely making unplanned travel arrangements to return
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The Herkimer Diamond Mines Open in April for the 2020 Season and We Couldn’t Be More Excited!
Mark your calendars because mining season at the World-Famous Herkimer Diamond Mines open on April 10, 2020. It’s been a long winter in Central New York, so we’re very excited about the opportunity to prospect for Herkimer Diamonds again in just a few weeks when the Herkimer Diamond Mines open. This season gives us so
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Experience Maple Syrup “Sugaring Off Sundays” at The Farmers’ Museum!
March is Maple Syrup Month Everything is better with maple syrup and that’s exactly what you’ll hear if you ask Central New Yorkers. And if you’ve enjoyed one of our homemade breakfasts served with pure NY Maple Syrup from the Kraeger Family Farm, you know it’s true! March is finally here and the snow has
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The Sweetest and Shortest Season is Here – Our Pure NY Maple Syrup is On Sale!
We take great pride in curating a unique and authentic experience for our guests. It all starts with the special relationships we have with other local businesses. Because the real stuff makes a difference, we proudly serve Kraeger’s pure New York Maple Syrup with every breakfast. Kraeger’s Maple Syrup is locally harvested and bottled on the
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Your Guide to Loving Winter in Central New York
Wintertime in Central New York is awesome. If you don’t share the same feeling, odds are that you’re just not doing it right. Sure, it’s cold outside and getting around in the snow can be a challenge, but few destinations offer the diversity and beauty found in our area. With at least another solid month
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Brick’s Spice & Sugar Coffee Cake
Have you visited us and tried Brick’s Sugar & Spice Coffee Cake? Now you can make it for a taste of Grand Colonial in your home. Not a baker? Book your next visit with us and we will whip some up for you! Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 egg ¾ cup sugar 1
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4 Things to Do for The Holidays That Are Uniquely Central New York
Central New York is a winter wonderland during the holiday season, and there’s plenty of festive fun to be had across the region for you and your family. If you’re visiting the area this December, embrace the opportunity to enjoy these must-do Central New York holiday experiences. Snowshoe at the Utica Zoo Snowshoe at the
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Digging for Diamonds: A Day at Herkimer Diamond Mines
The Herkimer Diamond Mines welcomes over 150,000 visitors of all ages each year, including vacationing families, hobbyists, and rock hounds alike. An internationally recognized tourist destination for 40 years, it’s the only place in the world you can prospect for your very own world-famous Herkimer Diamonds in three above ground surface mines. We’ve put together
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3 Reasons Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast is the Ideal Place to Stay While Visiting Cooperstown
Central New York may be best known as home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but Cooperstown truly is America’s best small town. This enchanting village offers visitors a variety of delightful Main Street shops, unique museums of folk art and farm life, incredible restaurants, and one-of-a-kind activities, all set against a backdrop of
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