Relive History at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York
Take a trip to Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY to learn about its rich history and the battles that have taken place there since the 1700s.
Cheers! Mimosa Flights in Syracuse are More Popular than Ever
What better way to celebrate National Mimosa Day than by enjoying a mimosa flight - or two? Try these mimosa flights in and around Syracuse, New York.
Visit Derby Hill Bird Observatory and Watch Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and More
Derby Hill Bird Observatory in Oswego, NY is one of the best raptor watching spots in the northeastern US for hawks, eagles, falcons, & more.
Discover Rider’s Inn – A Haunted Hotel in Ohio with Over 200 Years of History
Rider's Inn in Painesville is not just a haunted hotel in Ohio, but with over 200 years of history, it was also a stop on the Underground Railroad and a speakeasy during the Prohibition.
Need a Laugh? Here Are Some of the Best April Fools Jokes in Upstate New York
It's a day you either love or you hate. Since there were some particularly good ones today, here are some of the best April Fools Jokes in Upstate New York for 2022.
These Women-Owned Businesses in Owego Prove Girls Run the World
Down in southern New York, there is a town that's discovered just how many of the locally owned businesses are run by women. From hotels and restaurants to shops and services, check out dozens of women-owned businesses in Owego.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.