Enjoy Sunset Sips at the Utica Zoo this Summer The Utica Zoo is a great place to visit any time of year, but it’s especially magical in the evening. The animals are more active, the weather is cooler, and the crowds have thinned out. And now, thanks to Sunset Sips, you can enjoy a delicious
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What is a Herkimer Diamond? Herkimer Diamonds are exquisite gemstones, cut and faceted by Mother Nature with 18 facets and two termination points. Although widely referred to as diamonds (it’s easy to see why), Herkimer Diamonds are actually quartz crystals, not diamonds. They are most commonly short and stubby (less than one inch long) and
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The Easter Bunny Express train ride is an annual Central New York tradition, a family favorite at the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. The 2026 ride has wrapped, but here’s what to know for planning the 2027 ride (the bunny tends to come back in early April every year). All Aboard the Easter Bunny Express
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These cookies are perfect if you want to keep it simple. Warm, cozy and delicious…a perfect treat to enjoy during the winter season. Hot Chocolate Cookies Ingredients 1 cup softened butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs
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Things to see and do on the Erie Canalway Trail From Frankfort to Little Falls, NY About the Erie Canalway Trail The 360-mile Erie Canalway Trail route runs east and west across Upstate New York, between the cities of Buffalo and Albany. As of 2020, the Erie Canalway Trail forms the east-west leg of the
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Herkimer Diamond Mines – 2022 All You Need to Know 2022 is the year we plan to explore more. The year we get excited about experiencing new places, throwing a pack on our back, and spending as much time as we can in the great outdoors. For us in Central New York, it all starts
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Don’t Miss these great Exhibitions at the Fenimore Art Museum Featuring ever-changing exhibitions of art and culture, tours, book signings, lectures, and gorgeous terrace gardens with panoramic views of Otsego Lake, the Fenimore Art Museum is not to be missed. The museum collection is housed in an impressive neo-Georgian structure built in the 1930s on
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Rise and shine! It’s time for Mike’s famous breakfast muffins just like we serve fresh from the oven at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast. Easy and delicious, these muffins are the ultimate crowd-pleaser and make a perfect quick breakfast or snack. This recipe makes 12 muffins. Mike’s Breakfast Muffins Ingredients ⅓ cup butter (room temperature)
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