As part of Dutchess County’s ongoing Rev250 celebration — which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 — Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction will host a Revolutionary Cider Celebration!
Celebrate the start of summer in the orchards at Fishkill Farms, makers of Treasury Cider. It will be a day filled with Revolutionary War and Colonial-era history, hayrides and farm experiences, and, of course, apple cider!

Dutchess County continues its multi-year commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial with RevCon 2025, the second-annual Revolutionary War Reenactment and History Fair!
Reenactors will be on hand for weapons demonstrations and tactics, exhibitions of military camp life and uniforms, and question-and-answer sessions about life in Revolutionary America. A presentation by historian and author Todd Braisted, titled “They Absolutely Did Not Murmur: The Hudson Valley Takes Up Arms for King George,” will examine the region’s role in supporting the British war effort.

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 [...]

Summer and fall are the perfect seasons to explore all that Oswego County, NY has to offer. Whether you’re seeking family fun, outdoor adventures, or high-speed excitement, there’s something for everyone. Kick off your summer at the Oswego County Fair, happening July 2–6. Enjoy five full days of live music, mouthwatering fair food, and family-friendly activities.

Looking for a water-based adventure? Don’t miss Paddlefest on July 19. Launch your kayak from Fulton or Minetto and paddle along the scenic Oswego River, passing through the historic Erie Canal lock system before arriving at Lake Ontario.

For a can’t-miss summer highlight, mark your calendar for Oswego Harborfest, July 24–27. This premier event features free entertainment, a variety of food vendors, and an unforgettable fireworks display over Lake Ontario by the legendary Grucci Brothers on July 26.

Racing fans will find plenty of [...]

With its feet in the Mohawk Valley and its head in Adirondack Mountains, Herkimer County is New York’s tallest county, offering great scenery and a variety of experiences for travelers. Country byways provide easy access from the NY Thruway to the Adirondack Park, with touring from the Mohawk Valley communities of Herkimer, Mohawk and Little Falls north to Old Forge in the Adirondacks.

Southern Herkimer County has a rich historical heritage and a wide variety of cultural festivals and fairs, offering Summer visitors great family restaurants, unique shops and lodging facilities. Roads meander through communities along the historic Erie Canal, popular for pleasure boating and scenic river cruises. A little farther north is Herkimer Diamond Mines, with its Miners’ Village and camping along West Canada Creek. There, Families can dig and collect quartz crystals formed by nature millions of years ago.

In Northern Herkimer County [...]

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 [...]

This summer, enjoy a Western NY vacation to the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region. Discover the unrivaled natural beauty of our many lakes, waterways and trails as well as experience one-of-a-kind cultural attractions.

An Outdoor Recreation Destination – Make a splash in Chautauqua County, where you will never be more than 20 minutes from one of our five lakes. Cool off on summer days by getting out on the water; rent a boat, relax on a beach or go fishing. Take a sailing lesson or join a sunset kayaking tour. Golfers will enjoy playing a round on more than a dozen courses throughout the region. Magnificent views and undisturbed landscapes can be found while hiking, biking, and birding. The adventurous traveler may enjoy Peek’n Peak Resort’s Mountain Adventures, where you can climb treetop obstacle courses before taking an exhilarating zipline ride descent.