It’s Time to Take a Fall Foliage Tour this Autumn
Fall is our favorite time of year at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast. With fall temperatures transforming the local landscape into a natural blanket of colorful brilliance, our first instinct is to get in our cars and survey the beauty. Central New York is synonymous with fall foliage. Although “leaf peeping” might be one of
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3 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip
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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It’s Time to Get Digging for Herkimer Diamonds!
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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The Baseball Hall of Fame is Open!
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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Return of the Snack Barn!
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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2020 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Canceled
We are saddened to announce that the 2020 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend events have been canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. No other event better represents the spirit of Cooperstown or our timeless love for the game of baseball, and we’re certainly going to miss the memories we would have
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Curtain Call: The Glimmerglass Festival is Set to Wow with Boutique Productions and Powerful Classics
We think you’ll agree that The Glimmerglass Festival is a one-of-a-kind summer destination. Blending world-class opera and musical theater with renowned personalities and artists the festival offers a relaxed, casual atmosphere in the heart of Central New York. That’s why we couldn’t have been more excited when we saw the recently announced lineup for the
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Experience Maple Syrup “Sugaring Off Sundays” at The Farmers’ Museum!
March is Maple Syrup Month Everything is better with maple syrup and that’s exactly what you’ll hear if you ask Central New Yorkers. And if you’ve enjoyed one of our homemade breakfasts served with pure NY Maple Syrup from the Kraeger Family Farm, you know it’s true! March is finally here and the snow has
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Your Guide to Loving Winter in Central New York
Wintertime in Central New York is awesome. If you don’t share the same feeling, odds are that you’re just not doing it right. Sure, it’s cold outside and getting around in the snow can be a challenge, but few destinations offer the diversity and beauty found in our area. With at least another solid month
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