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Located about 140 miles from New York City, on the west bank of the Hudson River, lies Albany, the capital of New York state. This historic city was inhabited by Dutch settlers as early as the 17th century. It is this rich past that makes...
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Bear Mountain is known for it's State Park featuring excellent hiking, biking and ski trails. The park is situated in a rugged mountain range on the west bank of the Hudson River. There is a dock on the river appropriate for small boats and fish...
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Bolton is an upscale small town in upstate New York. Located in the Adirondack Mountains nestled between the shores of Lake George and the Schroon River, Bolton became popular in the late 1800’s as a summer vacation spot for the wealthy. Today ...
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Booby Island is a small rocky island at the tip of Cape York Peninsula within the Endeavour Strait Queensland, Australia. The island is known for it's proximity to a number of sunken ships and the lighthouse that took up service on the island i...
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The new Brooklyn cruise terminal is located in Red Hook, opposite Governors Island.
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Buffalo is the cultural and economic center of the Western New York region. Buffalo is home to renowned art galleries, diverse entertainment, world-famous architecture and internationally recognized universities.
The city is increasingly becom...
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Catskill is a town in the southeastern part of Greene County, New York, USA. The Catskills are made up of four counties: Delaware, Greene, Sullivan and Ulster and each county has its own unique charm and character attracting many visitors to its moun...
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Cooperstown, New York, is all about charm. This serene area on Otsego Lake seems to be small-town America, with Main Street shops and restaurants, and museums devoted to agriculture and art. But the big draw is baseball.Any true fan of the U.S. natio...
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East Elmhurst is located in a borough of Queens, in northwest New York City. It is a culturally diverse area that was home to legendary residents in the 1950s and 1960s such as Louis Armstrong, Malcolm X, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and Willy Ma...
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New York's Finger Lakes are a hot-spot for their wineries, breweries, hard cider producers and farm based beverages. Outdoor activities for all ages abound, from boating and fishing to hiking and biking, with plenty of fun for the whole family.
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A narrow island off the south coast of Long Island, Fire Island, New York, is an appealing strip of grassy dune and sandy beach. It's punctuated by a number of small resort communities, including Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines, that have long bee...
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Hamburg, New York is just minutes away from Lake Erie, Niagara Falls and Canada. There are a few outdoor attractions in Hamburg that are scenic and educational. Some involve biking along the shore or cross-country skiing through nature trails. It is ...
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Harrogate in North Yorkshire is one of England's most famous Spa towns. Since the discovery of the first medicinal spring in 1571, the small village with the curious sulphur spring evolved into one of the most fashionable Spas in Europe, and a major ...
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The lovely Hudson River Valley area, which begins about 45 mi/70 km north of New York City, can be visited while traveling between New York City and Albany. Tarrytown, Croton-on-Hudson, West Point, Hyde Park, Kingston and Rhinebeck are the most commo...
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Hard-core history buffs will enjoy visiting Kinderhook, near Albany. When Henry Hudson sailed the Hudson in 1609, he reportedly found many Native American children gathered together to see his boat. His name Kinderhook, in Dutch, means "children's co...
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Kingston features rich history and architecture, and a thriving arts community. Visitors will find many fine dining options, and unique shops to enjoy. The city is home to a number of festivities including the Kingston Jazz Festival and the Artists S...
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New York's Olympic Region is one of the great playgrounds of North America, offering year-round fun and excitement. Nestled in the northeastern portion of the Adirondack wilderness of New York State, the rugged mountain scenery, heavy winter snows, ...
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Extending east from New York City, this large island stretches out parallel to the Connecticut coast. Largely residential, Long Island also has plenty of vacation spots. Once you leave the urban bustle of New York, you head through densely populated ...
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Masham, pronounced Mass’em is a small vibrant market-town located on the banks of the river Ure of North Yorkshire, England. Originally called “Maessa’s Ham,” the town has traces of eighth century Anglo-Saxon stonework, fiftee...
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Arguably one of the most recognizable cities in the world, New York City is the country's most populous city and one of great diversity, culture and energy. Dubbed the Big Apple, New York City is truly unique and offers its residents and visitor...
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Newburgh is a small city with huge history. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the place where George Washington encamped during the Revolutionary War. There is a tour of the home in which he stayed, a museum, and a lovely p...
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Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, and boasts over 20 million visitors per year. Summertime is the best time to visit the falls as they are a daytime and evening attraction. During the summer months col...
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North York Moors National Park is a boon to walkers and nature lovers (though, in our opinion, not quite as lovely as the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and Lake District). Located 25 mi/40 km north of York, the park's scenery ranges from bare, open ...
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Though it's perhaps best known as the home of Eastman Kodak, the giant of the photographic business, Rochester, New York (74 mi/119 km east of Buffalo), is also the home of Xerox and Bausch & Lomb. Downtown is the Corn Hill Landing Marina, where the ...
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The working port of Rockland, Maine, is 10 mi/16 km south of Camden. Because so many lobster boats operate from Rockland, it's said to be the world's largest lobster distribution center.If you're in the mood for a few days on the water, several windj...
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Saratoga Springs in upstate New York south of the Adirondacks has a long history as a vacation destination. A lovely town known for its spas - based on the natural mineral springs found here, as well as golf, shopping and horse ...
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Scarborough, England, located 115 mi/185 km northeast of Manchester, is a classic seaside town well worth a visit for its Victorian grandeur, beautiful sea views and kitschy beachfront (you can take donkey rides on the beach). Walk along the coast an...
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Schenectady, New York, is 15 mi/25 km northwest of Albany and features a large residential area with a host of cultural venues and colleges. Its historic stockade district has several homes dating from the early 1700s. Many are open to the public dur...
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The picturesque landmark of Sleepy Hollow in Mount Pleasant on the Hudson River is immortalized in author Washington Irving's stories, particularly "The Headless Horseman," who is rumored to be buried in the village's Old Dutch Church burying grounds...
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Syracuse is a New York City located only 30 miles from Lake Ontario in the United States. The metropolitan area has a population of 732,117 according to the 2010 US census. Syracuse is the fifth most populated city in New York and has an ...
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Located 25 miles north of Manhattan, on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, Tarrytown is an excellent destination for those interested in history and literature. With records dating back to the 17th century, the town possesses a number...
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When New Yorkers talk about the beauty of upstate New York, they're often thinking about the Adirondack Mountains. Much of this huge highlands area, which begins about 110 mi/180 km northwest of Albany, is still unspoiled wilderness with dramatic vis...
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When you're in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls area, consider a trip approximately 60 mi/95 km south to the Allegheny Plateau, in the far-southwest corner of the state. Part of a dissected plateau that runs through Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio,...
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The St. Lawrence River defines a shoreline that runs for more than 100 mi/160 km from south of Massena to Cape Vincent, where it meets Lake Ontario. This region, about 190 mi/300 km northwest of Albany, is an unusual mix of commercial seaway and 1,86...
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Troy, New York, just northeast of Albany, is home to the Oakwood Cemetery, the final resting spot of Sam Wilson, better known as Uncle Sam. The illustrated personification of the U.S. was modeled on Wilson, a meat packer who supplied beef to the U.S....
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Looking out on the Hudson River and set into the beauty of the Hudson Highlands, West Point's scenery and architecture alone make it an interesting visit. Founded in 1802, West Point serves as an educational center for America's military. Such leader...
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Woodstock, New York, is famed as the small town that lent its name to the legendary 1969 rock music festival. The town doesn't disappoint travelers who are looking for remnants of the concert that made it famous, despite the fact it actually took pla...
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Explore 2000 years of history in the street, buildings and museums that chronicle York's outstanding beauty and vibrant heritage. Witness the beauty of Yorkshire with ease. The city's night clubs, themed pubs and restaurant offer a variety of...
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