TRAVEL 2023 – Summertime is perfect for hitting the road to adventure, but crowds can be daunting at many popular getaway spots. This year we’re showcasing some lesser-known vacation playgrounds in upstate New York, Vermont and around the region. Lets go.
Travel 2023
- Capital Region: Mabee Farm, Thacher Park, Schenectady’s Stockade, more; Short-trip adventures perfect for your staycation plans
- Music Festivals: Music festivals in Capital Region and beyond
- Swimming: Ten favorite swimming holes, pools, water parks within two hours of the Capital Region
- Mohawk Valley: Fun and interesting Mohawk Valley events not to be missed
- Orange County: Legoland New York sure to keep little ones happy
- Columbia County: Columbia County full of recreational opportunities, classic charm
- Columbia County: Farms and markets of Columbia County
- Hudson Valley: Itinerary to the Hudson Valley and Hyde Park
- Adirondacks: Adirondacks rail trails, the perfect treks
- Catskills: Things to do in the central Catskills’ Phoenicia and nearby, plenty and scenic
- Mountains: Drivable mountain destinations with 500 miles; Spirits need a lift? Head for the mountains
- Finger Lakes: Finger Lakes wineries and trails; Natural beauty and world-renowned wines
- Packing List: Summer travel packing list you didn’t know you needed on your next adventure
- Adirondacks: Nonprofit aims to make multiday treks easier, expose people to more areas of Adirondacks
- He loves New York: A conversation with Ross Levi, the state’s top tourism executive
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And below, check out our previous summer travel offerings, 2018 to 2022
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Travel 2022: This way to summer – 17 great road trips throughout the Northeast
- Hudson Valley: Hudson Valley charm, art and dining — without the crowds
- Schoharie County: Venture southwest for Valley’s many gems in Schoharie County
- Niagara Falls: Feel the spray, hear the roar, savor the beauty at Niagara Falls
- Niagara Falls: And don’t forget Niagara Falls’ Canadian side!
- Saranac Lake: Still offering a breath of fresh air at Saranac Lake
- Essex: Historic scenes, great hiking in Essex on the Champlain coast
- Northeast: Minor league baseball parks offer fun for the whole family
- Burlington, Vermont: Small-town charm with world-class outdoor activities in Burlington, Vt.
- Manchester, Vermont: Presidential history, fly fishing and more in Manchester, Vt.
- Southern Vermont: ‘A different feeling here’: Mountain scenery, places to disconnect in southern Vermont
- Lenox, Mass.: Small-town feel, big-city culture in Lenox, Mass.
- Northampton, Mass.: ‘A very welcoming, open place’ for all in Northampton, Mass.
- Cape Cod, Mass.: From history to seafood, a taste of New England on Cape Cod
- East Haddom, Conn.: Sherlock Holmes intrigue above the Connecticut River in East Haddam, Conn.
- Newport, R.I.: A seaside resort rich in history, scenery in Newport, R.I.
- Block Island, R.I.: New England oasis off the coast at Block Island, R.I.
- Quebec City: Bridging centuries, cultures in Quebec City
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Travel 2021 | Our Beautiful Lakes – A 2021 Summer Travel Guide
Overviews:
Local Capital Region
- Great Sacandaga Lake: Swim, boat, play — there’s something for everyone at this destination ‘lake’
- Great Sacandaga Lake: A lake with a story
- Lake Luzerne: A relaxation destination soaked with history
- Canada, Caroga, Peck: Three’s a charm with these great spots for anglers, boaters
- Saratoga Lake: Go ahead, get off track … and rediscover this gem
- Grafton, Moreau, Thompson’s: Closer to home, rediscover this summertime trifecta
- Round Lake: In Saratoga County, a quiet place to connect with nature
- Schoharie Reservoir: NYC water-supply spot great for fishing, kayaking and more
Into the Adirondacks
To the West
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A Summer to Remember: Summer 2020
- Trip to N.C.’s Bald Head Island provides memories of a lifetime
- Before cellphones or GPS, cross-country trek was ‘journey into the unknown’
- Cross-country journey with daughters helped mom reconnect with America in wake of 9/11
- Korean daze, nights became summer ritual
- My favorite vacation wasn’t a vacation — it was a job
- Retracing childhood footsteps through South Dakota and beyond
- All aboard for sights not seen any other way
- Myrtle Beach, Hurricane Bonnie and the magic soda fountain
- Winter intrudes on ‘summer’ vacation along one of loneliest stretches in North America
- Trip helps family bonds grow even stronger
- Piling up the memories — and the miles
- Many high points to Colorado vacation, but this wasn’t one of them
- With apologies to John Denver, ‘Almost Heaven’ is Lake Champlain
- Out and about in the Capital Region? Check out some of these quirky 518 landmarks while keeping your social distance
- Plenty of beautiful scenery is just a jaunt away from many Capital Region neighborhoods
- From Schenectady to Bennington, these brewers make for a perfect road-trip respite
- Art institutions offer ways to virtually visit this summer
- Museums make exhibits, collections available online
- Venues, artists finding ways to keep summer concert sounds coming
- Theaters might not yet be an option, but there are plenty of summer movies to see
- Broadway is dark, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy theater online
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Your guide to summer on Lake George, the Queen of American lakes – 2019
Main attractions
Family fun
Outdoor adventure
Food & drink
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Road Trip 2018: Ideas, suggestions, directions – and Bigfoot – all here
Road Trip
Greater Capital Region
New York State
Adirondacks
Hudson Valley
Central New York
New York City
New England
Connecticut: From castles to cool science centers – Hartford, Conn., is fun to explore
Massachusetts: A day of art and exploration in the Berkshires
Massachusetts: New North Adams museum features all things dog
Massachusetts: Much to do in Northampton
Vermont: Bennington, the quintessential Vermont town
Vermont: A day in Dorset, Vermont
Multiple Locations: Best kid-friendly museums
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