A Summer Weekend in Herkimer, New York: Your 2026 Guide
From digging your own Herkimer Diamonds to the Boilermaker, canal trails, Cooperstown day trips, and the county fair, here is how to plan a summer weekend in Herkimer, NY.
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The Glimmerglass Festival 2026: Opera and Musical Theater Near Cooperstown
The Glimmerglass Festival 2026 season near Cooperstown features Oklahoma!, Madame Butterfly, Cosi, and Fellow Travelers, opening July 10. See the lineup and where to stay nearby.
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Wild Summer Nights at the Utica Zoo: Thursday Evenings All Summer Long
Utica Zoo Wild Summer Nights run every Thursday from July 9 to August 27, 2026, with live music, outdoor movies, food, and animals after hours, plus where to stay nearby.
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Dog-Friendly Mohawk Valley Itinerary: A Weekend with Your Dog in Tow
A weekend itinerary for the Mohawk Valley built around a dog as part of the group: Pekin Pond off-leash, Erie Canalway Trail, dog-friendly Little Falls stops, and where to base.
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Cooperstown Beverage Trail Weekend Itinerary from Grand Colonial
A two-day weekend itinerary for the Cooperstown Beverage Trail: 6 stops across Otsego County breweries, wineries, and a historic cider mill, with Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast as the base.
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Visiting Little Falls NY: A Mohawk Valley Travel Guide
A complete travel guide to Little Falls NY: Beardslee Castle, Canal Place, the Erie Canalway Trail, Mohawk Valley wineries, restaurants, and where to stay.
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Mid-Summer 2026 in Central New York: 3 Things Worth Planning Around
Otsego Lake paddling, Mohawk Valley farmers markets, and Cooperstown Hall of Fame Induction Weekend — what to plan around for mid-summer 2026 in Central New York.
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Your 2026 Summer Cycling Calendar: 3 Empire State Trail Events to Ride This Year
Three multi-day cycling events on the Empire State Trail this summer: Cycle the Erie Canal (July 11-19), Cycle the Hudson Valley (August 3-8), and Beers, Bikes, & Barges all summer. Plus where the Mohawk Valley fits.
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Dolgeville Violet Festival 2026: What to Know Before You Visit
The Dolgeville Violet Festival runs June 12-14, 2026. Three days of parade, vendors, 5K, pageant, garage sales, and live music about 20 minutes from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast in Herkimer, NY.
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Glimmerglass Festival 2026: What to Know Before You Visit
The 2026 Glimmerglass Festival opens July 10 in Cooperstown, NY. Four mainstage productions, new community events, and a 30-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast in Herkimer.
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