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  • Breakfast at Oswego Tea Company
    Foodie Travel,  Upstate New York

    11 Restaurants in Oswego, NY You Need to Try

    From breakfast to dessert, cocktails to tea, Mexican to Italian to Japanese, and everything in between, these restaurants in Oswego, NY have something for everyone's palate.

    March 30, 2022
  • Kit at Full Boar - dog-friendly brewery in Syracuse
    Syracuse

    Dog-Friendly Places in Syracuse to Visit With Your Pup

    In a perfect world, we would be able to bring our dogs everywhere we go. But let's admit, it's just not practical. From allergies and fears to health and safety laws, sometimes we have to leave our pups behind. Don't…

    March 23, 2022
  • Dani at Brave Brews Fest
    Beer & Wine,  Upstate New York

    Brave Brews Fest in Auburn Celebrates Women in Craft Beer

    Prison City Brewing Company in Auburn, New York kicked off Brave Brews Fest with their annual Pink Boots Brew Day for Women's History Month.

    March 6, 2022
  • Dani at Heroes Brewing Company in Rochester
    Beer & Wine,  Upstate New York

    Heroes Brewing Company in Rochester Partners with AFSP to Raise Money for Suicide Prevention

    My brother-in-law would have turned 39 years old today. So it's fitting that last week Heroes Brewing Company released #RealConvo, a New England IPA whose proceeds raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

    March 2, 2022
  • Children's Museum of Oswego Fire Safety
    Upstate New York

    Top 3 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Oswego

    Discover a young children's museum, bookstore, chocolate shop, and more family-friendly things to do in Oswego, New York.

    February 28, 2022
  • Great Western Winery in the Finger Lakes
    Beer & Wine,  Upstate New York

    Take a Tour of the Oldest Winery in the Finger Lakes

    Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport, NY is the oldest winery in the Finger Lakes. The winery has been making great wines since 1860 and offers one of the most unique and historic winery tours.

    February 18, 2022
  • Safe Haven in Oswego NY
    Unique Attractions,  Upstate New York

    Visit Safe Haven in Oswego, the Only WW2 Refugee Shelter in the US

    Tucked away in a corner of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York, you'll find the only World War 2 Refugee Shelter in the United States. The unassuming restored gate house is Safe Haven, a museum dedicated to the lives and…

    February 2, 2022
  • Carrie Hill at Chill Baskets
    Indigenous Travel,  Unique Attractions

    Learn the Indigenous Art of Basket Weaving at Chill Baskets in Akwesasne

    Have you ever wanted to learn how traditional Native American baskets are made? You're in luck! At Chill Baskets in Akwesasne, you can attend a workshop to learn about the history of basket weaving - and even try some weaving…

    January 14, 2022
  • Locktenders Gin
    Beer & Wine,  Upstate New York

    Have a Drink at Lock 1 Distilling Company, Oswego’s Only Distillery

    If you enjoy drinking a great cocktail or sampling some incredible spirits, make sure you visit Lock 1 Distilling Company in Phoenix, New York.

    December 31, 2021
  • Christmas in Syracuse
    Syracuse

    Gift Card Deals in Syracuse for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

    Check out these gift card deals for local restaurants in Syracuse, New York to get some more bang for your buck.

    December 22, 2021
  • Dani at 42 North Brewing
    Beer & Wine

    Bed and… Beer? At 42 North Brewing, You Can Spend the Night at a Brewery

    The most recent addition to 42 North Brewing in Aurora, NY is a collection of rooms for overnight guests. Stay overnight at a brewery!

    December 17, 2021
  • Fiddlehead Grove Trail
    Upstate New York

    Relax & Recharge at Fiddlehead Grove Healing Center

    When the stress of life gets to be too much, it's time to take a retreat to recharge your batteries. Luckily, you don't have to go far to find a healing center that feels like it's a million miles away.…

    December 15, 2021
  • Dani at Drooz in Skaneateles
    Syracuse,  Upstate New York

    Visit These Locally-Owned Shops in Syracuse for Small Business Saturday

    Avoid the big box stores and corporate e-commerce, and spend Small Business Saturday at these local shops in and around Syracuse, NY instead. With so many great places to choose from, you could easily get your holiday shopping done for…

    November 27, 2021
  • Museum of Intrigue Rose Room
    Syracuse

    Why Museum of Intrigue is the Most Unique Night Out in Syracuse

    Museum of Intrigue is one of the best and most unique activities to do in Syracuse. The escape room-style experiences are so creative and interactive, you'll keep coming back for more. So grab your best friends and book a date…

    November 19, 2021
  • Dani - Halloween at Baggs Square
    Beer & Wine,  Haunted History,  Holiday Travel,  Upstate New York

    Halloween at Baggs Square: Ghosts, Beer, & Gourmet Dinner

    Spend your next Halloween at Baggs Square Brewing Company in Utica. Why? They celebrate with a tour of haunted locations in downtown Utica followed by a 5-course gourmet dinner paired with their house beers. It exceeded every expectation I had…

    November 14, 2021
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