Get ready to touch the sky as the 33rd annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival features three days of family fun and excitement! There will be tethered hot-air balloon rides, full hot-air balloon rides and helicopter rides, along with fireworks every night.

Drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, the Dutchess County Fair is the second-largest county fair in New York State. Since 1842, it has been an annual celebration of homegrown agriculture and all the best of what Dutchess County has to offer! Attractions include carnival rides, concerts, livestock shows and competitive, historical and educational exhibits. Plus, enjoy an endless supply of tasty food and beverage options to satisfy every appetite. The list of vendors and attractions includes agriculture, horticulture, arts and crafts, antiques, crafts, food and beverages, rides, live music and so much more!

Adventure kicks-off in Fulton County, New York! The Land of 44 Lakes and endless possibilities for getaways just the way you want them: relaxed and restful or full of non-stop activities. With outdoor adventures, delicious dining, and history to explore, Fulton County is your can’t-miss destination for memorable summer adventures.

Located in the foothills of the Adirondacks, there are so many opportunities to get out into nature, whether it’s out on the crystal-clear waters of our many lakes or hiking and camping in our parks and campgrounds. Fulton County is one the best destinations for fishing with the Great Sacandaga Lake and the record Northern Pike, Caroga Lake, and Canada Lake with many spots for amateur and experienced anglers to reel in some fun.

This year marks the centennial for the historic Northville Placid Trail – a milestone hike spanning [...]

Want a taste of retro Americana? Start the day off with a classic Americana breakfast at the retro Eveready Diner in Hyde Park, featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

Take in fresh air and spy early Spring bloom at the walled Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield on the grounds of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Inside, discover the lives of this presidential power couple and learn about adaptations made to the estate to accommodate his paralysis from polio.

The FDR Presidential Library and Museum’s special exhibit “Black Americans, Civil Rights and the Roosevelts, 1932-1962” examines the political evolution of the Roosevelts regarding racial justice and activism. Through documents and artifacts on display for the first time, the exhibit highlights the voices of Black community leaders, wartime service members and ordinary citizens who pushed the Roosevelt [...]