Your Ultimate Guide to The Herkimer Diamond Mines 2024 Season: Mining Tips, Fun Activities, and Delicious Food
The Herkimer Diamond Mines 2024 Season is here! Calling all gemstone enthusiasts and adventure seekers! The Herkimer Diamond Mines is gearing up for an incredible 2024 season, and you won’t want to miss out. But before you head out, here’s our guide to help you make the most of your trip and ensure an unforgettable
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The Paw-fect Getaway – Pet Friendly Hotel in Herkimer, NY
How to Plan the Paw-fect Getaway with your Pet With pet ownership and travel on the rise over the past year, Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast in Herkimer, New York, goes above and beyond to make you and your furry friend feel at home. We’ve curated some travel tips for hitting the road with your
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Visit the Best Haunted Attractions in Herkimer and Central New York
If you’ve ever stayed with us at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast in the fall, you already know it’s our favorite season. We love the crisp fall air, the sight and smell of changing leaves, and the taste of homemade pumpkin-flavored pastries at breakfast. But this year it’s all about what happens after dark when
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Decking the Halls at the Fenimore Art Museum
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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The Ultimate Central New York Last-Minute Getaway Deal
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 a stay at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast on grand-colonial.com by entering coupon code “GETAWAY” on the booking page. Promotion
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Is the Herkimer Home Haunted?
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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Carol Dunn’s Flaky Pie Crust
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 Mining Season is Ending, but Herkimer Diamonds are Forever
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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Sharing Life’s Sweet Journey
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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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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