Things to Do

Sunset Sips at the Utica Zoo

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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How Much are Herkimer Diamonds Worth? (And Everything Else You Want to Know)

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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All Aboard the Easter Bunny Express

All Aboard the Easter Bunny Express The Easter Bunny and friends will be on the train entertaining passengers, and complementary snacks and refreshments will be available on board Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express! At the Railroad’s beautifully decorated O’Neill Station they will disembark passengers for an Easter Egg Hunt before returning to

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Best Haunted Attractions in Herkimer and Central New York

It’s that time of year again when the dead comes to life, vampires and ghouls prowl the shadows, and witches cast their sinister magic. Without a doubt, this is our favorite season and we at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast are your guides to all of the spine-tingling attractions Herkimer and Central New York hasRead More

Little Falls, New York Cheese Festival 2022

On October 1, 2022, Little Falls, NY will host its 7th annual Little Falls Cheese Festival. The event will take over five blocks of Main Street in Little Falls, and showcase over 120 different kinds of cheeses to please any cheese lover.
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What to See and Do While Biking the Erie Canalway Trail: Frankfort to Little Falls

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

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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New Fenimore Art Museum Exhibitions Announced for 2022

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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National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Announces 2022 Inductees

And the 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Are… Great news for baseball fans!  The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum has announced the 2022 Inductees.  The 2022 Induction Ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday, July 24, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. Admission to the annual Induction

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Guide to Dining at Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, NY

Your Guide to Dining at Beardslee Castle If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind dining experience while visiting Central New York, then reservations at Beardslee Castle are a must.  Located at 123 Old State Road, Little Falls, NY 13365, Beardslee Castle is a local icon serving the finest in creative cuisine, memorable wedding receptions, banquets, and

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