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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We’re excited to announce a new partnership with local beekeepers Joe and Sue Kappler. In 2014, Joe and Sue’s brand Heartsease Hill started as a small apiary selling honey and handcrafted soaps at the Westmoreland, NY Farmer’s Market. As homebrewers and a former brewery employee, their interest in mead blossomed and soon several experimental batches
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There’s nothing like a change of scenery to jump-start your travel spirit. And because a road trip is just what many of us need right now, we’ve put together three best practices for staying healthy and getting the most enjoyment out of the open road for a stress-free road trip. Central New York State is
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Prospect for your own Herkimer Diamonds at The Herkimer Diamond Mines and stay with us at our historic bed and breakfast located in the heart of Herkimer, New York. We’re only an 8-minute drive from the mines. We offer clean, comfortable, and unique accommodations and a huge homemade breakfast daily. Check availability and book your
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Summer is the perfect season for a road trip and The World-Famous Herkimer Diamond Mines is re-opening just in time. The Mines are open to the public once again starting June 26, and the shortened season means we’ve got no time to waste- it’s time to get digging! New for the 2020 season, visitors can
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Baseball fans rejoice! We’re thrilled to pass along that The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is reopening its doors on Friday, June 26. The Museum’s hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m daily. Timed admission tickets will be available for you to purchase at baseballhall.org on a first-come, first-served basis. These tickets
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The Fly Creek Cider Mill‘s Snack Barn is back this Saturday, June 13th. The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard’s food service is adjacent to the Mill in a restored barn. The menu includes fresh baked goods, soups, sandwiches, beverages, and a full line of ice cream treats. The pulled pork BBQ and soups or chili
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The Coronavirus pandemic will be remembered for many things including endless virtual live-streams, Joe Exotic and Carol Baskin, two months of bad hair days, and an out-of-nowhere sourdough bread baking craze. Yes, COVID-19 has caused many to discover the joys of baking sourdough bread, complete with its hard crust, soft insides, and tangy flavor. Bread
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