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Places to visit in Upstate New York.
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items Various places around New York State.
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Such a beautiful park to visit. Many places to walk such as trails and stairways. You can find a large playground, pool, splash pad, and zoo. The zoo has animals native to New York. There is also a golf course located within the park.
Thompson Park | Watertown, NY 13601 - ILoveNY.com
I have never visited this spot within Thompson Park but it's a pretty popular spot.
Thompson Park Interdimensional Vortex
White water rafting is pretty popular during the summer here.
Adirondack River Outfitters Black River
One of my favorite spots to visit in fall. Although they do not have an actual apple orchard on the property they still produce cider there. It is a small but cozy cider mill. You can purchase apples, cider, donuts, and other apple related products...
Burrville Cider Mill Inc
If you're looking for a small mountain for skiing and tubing this is your spot. It stays quite busy especially at night.
Dry Hill Ski Area
This zoo has a wide variety of animals. From monkeys and elephants to penguins. It also has a small aquarium inside. If you're looking for something fun to do and spend the day this is a good option.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
This is a must visit. It is a beautiful site to see in person. You can take a boat tour and go near the falls. At night time they have the falls lit up.
Niagara Falls
My kids have been to The Wild Park many times. I can say they absolutely love going there and seeing all the animals. During the holidays they always have special events going on.
The Wild Park
A magical place to visit. It takes you back to being a child in a way. There are rides , little shops, live shows. Definitely a good place to visit if you have younger kids. In the winter it could be a bit of a difficult drive due to being on a mo...
Santa's Workshop, North Pole, NY
I have visited this castle many times. Over the years they have been remodeling it due to damage caused many years ago. It is a beautiful island with beautiful gardens. The castle does have an elevator for those who need one. In order to get to the...
Boldt Castle & Boldt Yacht House
Another local place to visit. This castle has history with the singer sewing machines. There are many secret passages you can go through. In order to get here you can take a boat tour through Uncle Sam's
Singer Castle
Located in Alexandria Bay NY. A great place to visit especially in the summer. They offer boat tours and cruises. Uncle Sam’s boat tours offer lunch and dinner cruises as well.
Uncle Sam Boat Tours
Opening on 9/21/24. They offer many types of pumpkins and gourds. There is no admission to get into the pumpkin patch. Cicero pumpkin patch also offers hayrides and a corn maze.
Cicero "Pumkin" Patch
Behling Orchards is located in Mexico NY. They offer corn mazes with tunnels, zipline, jumpad and even a Ferris wheel. They offer hayrides out to the apple orchard where you can pick your own apples. Behlings also has plenty of food to offer inclu...
Behling Orchards
They have a farmers market every Thursday and Saturday. At the CNY Regional Market you can find fresh veggies, fresh meat, flowers, plants and other local items. For the best variety you should arrive early rather than later.
CNY Regional Market
You can see live fish swimming back to the hatchery to spawn or even see eggs being collected. They also have holding tanks outside where you can see the salmon swimming back up river to spawn.
Salmon River Fish Hatchery - NYS DEC
You can tour the island and even have a picnic there. If you feel up to it you can climb the stairs to the light house as well for a great view.
Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
So many things to do in every season. From hiking to skiing to bobsledding. This includes Whiteface Mountain and the Lake Placid Olympic Center.
Lake Placid
The lake is absolutely beautiful. It has 2 glacial lakes that are meromictic meaning there is no seasonal mixing. I love taking the walking trail around the lake.
Green Lakes State Park
Visited Old McDonald's farm recently. The family and I had a great time. Lots of fall decor around the farm. You can feed goats and even walk in a pen to pet them. They have many horses, ponies etc. Plus a huge corn maze. Definitely worth a visit...
Old McDonald's Farm
Every year they have a great display of lights along with a lovely parade.
2024 Christmas Parade In Lights & Fireworks - Clayton NY
So many things to do in Old Forge NY. Enchanted Forest Water Safari is a big water park with many water attractions as well as dry rides. Easily can spend the whole day there. By the time you leave you will be exhausted. The Adirondack railroad is...
Old Forge
Santa's workshop in North Pole NY has been open for 75 years. It is located in the Adirondack mountains. This park offers rides, many little shops, and many shows throughout the day.
Santa's Workshop, North Pole, NY
Great site to find out what is going on in the area for the holidays.
Syracuse Holiday Festivals & Events
Been to Lights on the Lake a few times. Absolutely beautiful at night. So much creativity and displays to see
Lights on the Lake
Great mall with lots of shopping. Here are a few stores they have:
Lululemon
Anthropologie
Lush
Buckle
Michael Kors outlet
Aerie
Offline by aerie
Apple Store
Carters
Lego store
Build a bear
Destiny USA
Delicious food, specialty drink menu, beautiful views of the river. Specialty burgers, pizza, brisket etc.
1812 on the River - Facebook