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
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
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Best Haunted Attractions in Herkimer and Central New York
Little Falls, New York Cheese Festival 2022
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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Summer of Adventures Cycling the Erie Canalway Trail
With thousands of miles of trails, and the longest multi-use trail in the nation, New York State is fast becoming a premiere, world-class cycling destination. Suitable for riders of all abilities, the Erie Canal Bike Trail offers endless adventures exploring charming towns, living history, scenic beauty and cultural attractions of New York State. About the
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