Traveling throughout Western New York you will witness the beauty of the Allegany Mountains as the hills roll endlessly. You can hear the peaceful water flowing down the Allegany River or the rapids of the mighty Cattaraugus Creek. Nestled in the serene landscape is the home of a Native Nation known as the Onöndowa’ga:’, the people of the hills, or by their English name, the Seneca.

Historically, the Seneca occupied territory throughout the Finger Lakes area in Central New York, and in the Genesee Valley in Western New York, living in longhouses on the riversides. The Seneca were the largest of six Native American nations which comprised the Haudenosaunee Confederacy or Six Nations, a democratic government that pre-dates the U.S. Constitution.

Today, the Seneca Nation has a population including over 8,500 members. The Seneca Nation supports its people and benefits surrounding communities [...]

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!

With ideal habitats making it an excellent year-round birding area and its fortunate location in the path of totality for the Great American Eclipse, all eyes will want to turn to the skies in Oswego County, New York this spring.

Derby Hill Bird Observatory is one of the premier hawk watches in the Northeastern United States with an average of 40,000 raptors counted each spring as they migrate northward. Hawks, eagles and vultures are the main attraction, but impressive numbers of Snow Geese, Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles can also be seen migrating here.

You’ll find the elusive osprey and bald eagle along the Oswego River Canal, and warblers, heron, waterfowl and several rare bird species near wetland areas along the northwestern shore of Oneida Lake.

Oswego County will welcome visitors to the [...]

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 [...]

From boutique wineries and craft distilleries, to charming B&Bs, cultural restaurants, abundant New York farms and farm markets, unique shops, dream-inspiring coastal landscapes and sites, the Lake Ontario Wine Trail is an adventure.

The Trail stretches along Lake Ontario, between Rochester and Syracuse NY. Our farms and farm markets grow much of New York’s food, as they are high ranking producers of apples, onions, grapes, maple syrup and more.

Our soil and climate, coupled with years of experience in the industry, make the Lake Ontario wines and craft spirits distinctive. Each bottle of wine and spirit is handcrafted with care, and with each “see, swirl, sniff and sip” we offer you a tantalizing taste of what is here.

Around each turn on the Trail is a new vista to be discovered. Plan a day trip and be [...]

Discover the unrivaled natural beauty of our many lakes, waterways and outdoors areas as well as experience one-of-a-kind cultural attractions when you visit Chautauqua County in Western New York.

An Outdoor Recreation Destination – Make a splash in Chautauqua County, where visitors can experience the best that lake life has to offer. Experience world class fishing on our five lakes including Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie. Magnificent views and undisturbed landscapes can be found while hiking, biking, and horseback riding on our miles and miles of multi-use trails. Tee off at over a dozen public golf courses including the one that brought the game of golf to the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region over 100 years ago, the Chautauqua Golf Club.

America’s Grape Country – Explore wineries, farm markets, lighthouses, scenic vistas and historic trails along Chautauqua [...]

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 [...]