Looking for current info? This is an archived guide from a past season — see our up-to-date 2026 Guide to the Herkimer Diamond Mines. It’s fair to say the pandemic has unraveled travel plans, putting our much-needed vacations on hold. Most of us haven’t left our homes since last March, and boredom has long-ago set
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New Outdoor Stage to Host Performances Three-Year Initiative for New Works Announced World Premiere of The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson stars Denyce Graves Cooperstown, New York, The Glimmerglass Festival, the summer opera and musical theater festival in Cooperstown, New York, has announced plans for the summer of 2021 in the wake of its 2020
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We feel good about sharing recipes that make you feel good. Mike’s Blueberry Oatmeal not only makes you feel good, it also tastes so good you can eat it for dessert! Plus, it’s perfect for these cold winter months. This recipe serves two people. Mike’s Blueberry Oatmeal Ingredients 1 ¾ cups of whole milk 1
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Baby it’s cold outside! Bundle up and toast the season at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast for the best hot chocolate in Central New York. And just in case you can’t join us, we’re sharing our recipe so you can enjoy a delicious mugful of decadent, freshly-whipped hot chocolate at home. Just be sure to use at least
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Fenimore Art Museum presents Decking the Halls, a new exhibition that celebrates the holidays with objects and images from the Fenimore collections. Decking the Halls runs through December 31, 2020. Holiday ornaments, cards, music, and photographs are featured as Fenimore explores the history of favorite wintertime traditions. Find answers to questions such as “Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?” and
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Note: this December 2020 offer has expired. For current rates and the always-on $10/night returning-guest discount, visit our booking page. Now is the perfect time for Santa and Mrs. Claus to enjoy a last-minute weekend getaway in Central New York and take advantage of this special offer: Enjoy 20% off nightly accommodations when you book
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What is the General Herkimer Home? Situated overlooking the Mohawk River, Revolutionary War hero General Nicholas Herkimer finished the construction of his Georgian-style mansion in 1764. General Herkimer’s place in history was assured in 1777 when he assembled 800 militiamen at Fort Dayton, supported by 60 allied Oneida warriors, and marched to defend Fort Stanwix
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Peak fall foliage in the Mohawk Valley typically runs early to mid-October — and the 2026 season is shaping up to be one to plan around. If you’re building a leaf-peeping driving route through Central New York, here’s the loop we recommend to our guests. Fall is our favorite time of year at Grand Colonial
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This month’s recipe is a very special and delicious one. It was passed down from Mike’s grandmother Carol Dunn to his mother Carol Martin. Mike has refined the recipe over the years and the result is a light and flaky pie crust that’s sure to be a family favorite. This recipe makes 2 pie crusts.
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The 2020 Season at the Herkimer Diamond Mines will end on November 1st. The Herkimer Diamond Mines has been a popular destination this year, especially because the outside above-ground mines have allowed visitors plenty of space to dig for diamonds and easily practice social distancing. If you haven’t made it to the Mines yet this
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