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Broome County Carousels
Carousels located in Binghamton, Endwell, Endicott and Johnson City.
NY
http://www.gobroomecounty.com/community/Carousels.php
Nearest Cities & Towns: Binghamton, Norwich, Oneonta, Oxford, Sidney, Afton, Greene
Capital District
Generally refers to the four counties surrounding Albany, the capital of New York State; Albany County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County, and Saratoga County.
NY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_District
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, Hudson, Kinderhook
Niagara Power Project Visitor Centers
Learn about energy, hydroelectricity, and have outdoor fun at the three visitor centers.
NY
http://www.nypa.gov/vc/nvccalendar.asp
Nearest Cities & Towns: Massena, Lewistown, Hawkins Point, North Blenheim, Albany
Ellis Island
27.5-acre site. Gateway to America; estimated that nearly half of all Americans today can trace their family history to at least one person who passed through the Port of New York at Ellis Island. Accessible via the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry from Battery Park in lower Manhattan, New York or Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey. Museum. The Statue of Liberty. The Wall of Honor.
New York Harbor NY
http://www.ellisisland.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Manhattan, New York City
Brookside Museum
Tells the story of Saratoga County through programs and exhibits that are both interactive and engaging. Home of the Saratoga County Historical Society.
6 Charlton Street Ballston Spa NY 12020
http://www.brooksidemuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Middle Grove, Saratoga Springs, Albany, Schenectady, Glens Falls, Johnstown, Gloversville, Trou
Erie Canal Park
Was the midpoint of the great Erie Canal that traversed upper New York State between Albany on the Hudson River and Buffalo on Lake Erie. Trails for hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling, and horseback riding. At the center of the park where Devoe Road crosses the canal is Sims Museum, a replica of a canal side store circa 1856. Outdoor displays including a water-filled lock demonstration.
5750 Devoe Road Camillus NY 13031
http://www.eriecanalcamillus.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Skaneateles, Syracuse, Marcellus, Auburn, Elbridge, Baldwinsville, Weedsport
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Located on 50 acres; a wine center, formal flower gardens, conservatories, & Mansion.
151 Charlotte Street Canandaigua NY 14424
http://www.sonnenberg.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rochester, Geneva, Naples, Corning, Syracuse
The South Bristol Cultural Center
Their mission is to provide creative, quality and educational offerings that respond to diverse audiences to enrich their lives in an affordable and accessible manner, while providing a public forum to the unique concentration of highly skilled artists and artisans.
5323 Seneca Point Road Canandaigua NY 14424
http://www.southbristolculturalcenter.org/Home.asp
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rochester, Geneva, Naples, Corning, Syracuse
Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum
Built in 1796. Tour the first tavern in the Lands of the Painted Post. Walk around the grounds while visiting the other buildings on this site.
59 West Pulteney Street Corning NY 14830
http://www.pattersoninnmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Elmira, Hammondsport, Bath, Ithaca, Watkins Glen
Irish American Heritage Museum
Irish American Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and promulgation of Irish American heritage traditions
2267 Rte.145 East Durham NY 12423
www.irishamericanheritagemuseum.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albany, Schenectady, Hudson, Catskill, Conesville
Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites
The furnished Home of FDR ("Springwood"), Rose Garden and Gravesite, Ice House, and Stables, maintained and operated by the National Park Service.
4097 Albany Post Road Hyde Park NY 12538
www.nps.gov/hofr/hofrhome.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, New Paltz, Kingston
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
The furnished Home of FDR ("Springwood"), Rose Garden and Gravesite, Ice House, and Stables. The FDR Presidential Museum (and Library). Walkways and trails.
4097 Albany Post Road Hyde Park NY 12538
http://www.nps.gov/archive/hofr/hofrhome.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Pine Plains, Highland, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Milton
Robert H. Jackson Center
During 1945-46, Justice Jackson was the architect of the international trial process and then the chief prosecutor of the surviving Nazi leaders at Nuremberg, Germany. His work is central to U.S. constitutional law and international law to this day. His life and legacy remain vital to the United States and to the world.
305 East Fourth Street Jamestown NY 14701
http://www.roberthjackson.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Little Valley, Salamanca, Oean, Ellicottville, Cherry Creek, Buffalo
International Motor Racing Research Center
Their mission is to be the world-class leader in the collection of materials representing the documentary heritage of amateur and professional motor racing, highlighting Sports Car, Formula 1, NASCAR, and vintage and Historic racing.
610 S. Decatur Street Watkins Glen NY 14891
http://www.racingarchives.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Brooktondale, Corning, Elmira, Ithaca, Hammondsport, Dundee, Candor
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
Seat of government operations for New York State; occupies 98 acres of land, with 11,000 employees in 10 buildings. Tours.
Dowtown Albany NY 1224
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/visiting/cultural/defaultplaza.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: Schenectady, Troy, East Durham, Cobleskill, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs
New York State Museum
Located in the Cultural Education Center of the Empire State Plaza. Geology, biology, anthropology, and history.
Madison Avenue Albany NY 12230
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Schenectady, Troy, East Durham, Cobleskill, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs
Schuyler Mansion
Restored 18th century Georgian-style brick mansion, built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, was the home of Revolutionary War General and U.S. Senator Philip J. Schuyler.
32 Catherine Street Albany NY 12202
http://www.nysparks.com/sites/info.asp?siteID=27
Nearest Cities & Towns: Schenectady, Troy, East Durham, Cobleskill, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs
Albany Capitol Building
Begun in 1867, construction continued until 1897 when Governor Frank S. Black declared the building finished. One of the few capitol buildings without a dome. Famous for the Million Dollar Staircase, which boast more than 300 carved portraits.
Empire State Plaza Albany NY 12224
http://www.trthegreatnewyorker.com/sites/capitalsara/capitol_building.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Schenectady, Troy, East Durham, Cobleskill, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Records, memorabilia, and artifacts related to professional wrestling
30 East Main Street Amsterdam NY 12010
www.pwhf.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Schenectady, Johnstown, Gloverstown, Albany
Old Fort Johnson
The visitor can steep himself in the social, cultural, military and industrial past of the Mohawk Valley.
Corner of Routes 5 and 67 Amsterdam, NY 12070
www.oldfortjohnson.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Schenectady, Johnstown, Gloverstown, Albany
Montgomery Place
House, gardens, arboretum, woodlands, orchards, hamlet, and natural features. 434-acre property is an amazingly intact example of Hudson Valley estate life. Gardens and trails.
River Road Annandale-on-Hudson NY 12504
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/16/46/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rhinebeck, Kingston, New Paltz, Red Hook, Hudson
Seward House
A mixture of Federal and Tuscan-style architecture surrounded by two acres of garden and trees. The house has been a registered National Historic Landmark since 1964.
33 South Street Auburn NY 13021
http://www.sewardhouse.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Skaneateles, Syracuse, Marcellus, Camillus, Elbridge, Baldwinsville, Weedsport, Seneca Falls, Ithaca
MacKenzie-Childs
Produce world-renowned majolica tableware, home furnishings, and more. In every season, stroll in the magnificent, everchanging gardens. The 65-acre farm includes the production studio, a restored Victorian farmhouse, a duck pond, the gothic revival Chicken Palace aviary, and a meadow where a herd of Scottish Highland cattle graze.
3260 State Route 90 Aurora NY 13026
http://www.mackenzie-childs.com/contents.aspx?grp=4&cont=4
Nearest Cities & Towns: Aurora (1 mile), Auburn (30 minutes), Skaneateles (40 minutes), Ithaca (45 minutes)
National Bottle Museum
Learn about early bottle making methods and view the surviving hand tools, a miniature model of a typical 1800 glass furnace and exhibits of hand made bottles. Research Library.
76 Milton Avenue Ballston Spa NY 12020
http://www.nationalbottlemuseum.org/nationalbottle/Untitled.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: Middle Grove, Saratoga Springs, Albany, Schenectady, Glens Falls, Johnstown, Gloversville, Trou
Dia:Beacon
Art gallery
3 Beekman Street Beacon NY 12508
www.diabeacon.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, West Point, Cornwall, Newburgh, Washingtonville, New Paltz and Beacon
Adirondack Museum
Collections and engaging programs reflect stories of life, work, and play in the Adirondack Park and northern New York State.
Blue Mountain Lake NY 12812
http://www.adkmuseum.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Old Forge, Long Lake, Indian Lake, Raquette Lake, Big Moose
Pennsylvania Military Museum
A wonderful place for quiet reflection, a peaceful environment to walk a dog, the safest place to learn to ride a bike, the perfect picnic spot on the lawn or under a pavilion, and host to many patriotic celebrations and remembrances, as well as, an annual arts festival. Military history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Boalsburg PA 16827
http://www.pamilmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Milesburg, Pleasant Gap, State College, Coleville, Bellefonte
Boal Mansion Museum and Columbus Chapel
After 219 years, the original family, furnishings, and buildings are still here. This registered National Historic Site, (US Department of the Interior), tells the story of America, The Emerging Nation. And The Columbus Chapel contains the most important Columbus collection in North America, an incredible collection of Columbus relics, fine art, and religious relics, including two pieces of The True Cross.
300 Old Boalsburg Road or 163 Boal Estate Drive Boalsburg PA 16827
http://boalmuseum.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Milesburg, Pleasant Gap, State College, Coleville, Bellefonte
Childrens Museum of the East End
Designed to provide interactive experiences that foster curiosity in children and create a lifelong love of self-directed learning. Indoor activities and outdoor exhibits, mazes and gardens.
376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike Bridgehampton NY 11932
http://www.cmee.org/theweek.asp
Nearest Cities & Towns: Sag Harbor, East Marion, New York City, Greenport, East Hampton, River Head, Southampton
Bronx Zoo
Dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, and innovative exhibits. Exhibits featuring over 4,000 animals.
2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx NY 10460
http://www.bronxzoo.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, White Plains
Brooklyn Museum
One of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Its world-renowned permanent collections range from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art, and represent a wide range of cultures.
200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn NY 11238
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Manhattan, Queens, New York City
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Where plants come to life. A tour, no matter what time of year, will be a rewarding experience.
1000 Washington Avenue Brooklyn NY 11225
http://www.bbg.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Manhattan, Queens, New York City
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
9,155 acres comprised of diverse habitats, including salt marsh, upland field and woods, several fresh and brackish water ponds and an open expanse of bay and islands. Productive for the now rare native flora and fauna of the coastal areas. Due to introduction of native species and creation of conducive habitat, home to breeding reptiles and amphibians, small mammals and butterflies.
Brooklyn, Queens NY
http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/jamaica.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Manhattan, New York City, Yonkers, White Plains
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Mission to acquire, exhibit, and preserve both modern and contemporary art.
1285 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo NY 14222
http://www.albrightknox.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Niagara Falls, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
Buffalo City Hall
This building is more than just a work of art for it contains much artwork. One of the largest and tallest municipal buildings in the United States of America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
65 Niagara Square Buffalo NY 14202
http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/Leadership/Mayor/CityHallHistory
Nearest Cities & Towns: Niagara Falls, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, Pan-Am Building
Collectors and preservers of the artifacts and records of Western New York history. Collection of Pan-American Exposition artifacts, to help people worldwide commemorate the l90l event which trumpeted the industrial and commercial excellence of the Americas at the turn of the last century. Research Library. Extensive genealogical resources.
25 Nottingham Court Buffalo NY 14216
http://www.bechs.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Niagara Falls, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Historic vessels, military equipment, and war exhibits.
One Naval Park Cove Buffalo NY 14202
http://www.buffalonavalpark.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Niagara Falls, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
Burchfield-Penney Art Center
Possesses the largest, most comprehensive collection of the art of Charles Burchfield, as well as the archival materials, studio objects and memorabilia that reflect his life. Dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and distinguished artists of Buffalo Niagara and Western New York State. Will be closing its Rockwell Hall galleries on Sunday, March 2 in preparation for its move to the new museum building which is scheduled to open in October 2008. For more information about the new Burchfield-Penney, visit www.burchfield-penney.org/newmuseum.
1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo NY 14222
http://www.burchfield-penney.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Niagara Falls, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
Darwin D. Martin House Complex
Five-structure Darwin Martin House Complex, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built 1903-1905. Tours and educational programs on the site.
125 Jewett Parkway Buffalo NY 14214
http://www.darwinmartinhouse.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Niagara Falls, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
Located on a scenic 10-acre site. Tour the Granger Homestead, erected in 1816 and admire the early 19th century American architecture and craftsmanship. The Carriage Museum shows the history of 19th century transportation in western New York. Sleigh rides or carriage rides offered depending on season and weather.
295 North Main Street Canandaigua NY 14424
http://www.grangerhomestead.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rochester (20 miles), Geneva, Naples, Syracuse, Corning
International Boxing Hall of Fame
First boxing hall of fame and museum. Holds annual induction ceremonies in early June as the highlight of a four-day celebration of boxing and its legends.
1 Hall of Fame Drive Canastota NY 13032
http://www.ibhof.com/ibhfhome.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Sylvan Beach, Syracuse, Utica, Hamilton, Morrisville, Oneida, Rome
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site
L:iving memorial to the artistry of its Thomas Cole and the world of romanticism in the Hudson River Valley
218 Spring Street, Catskill NY 12414
www.thomascole.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Saugerties, Athens, Hudson, Greenville, Woodstock, Kingston, Albany, Windham, East Durham, Haines Falls, Hunter
Enchanted Mountains
Cross-country ski, ski, snowmobile, visit museums and historical places in the county of Cattaraugus.
Cattaraugus county NY
http://www.enchantedmountains.info/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Olean, Salamanca, Jamestown, Ellicottville
Vanderbilt Museum
Combination of mansion, marine and natural history museum, planetarium and park on the once 43-acre estate of William K. Vanderbilt II.
180 Little Neck Road Centerport NY 11721
http://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/home.php
Nearest Cities & Towns: Huntington, Northport, Smithtown, New York City, Riverhead
Brandywine River Museum
Regional and American Art Collection in a Grist Mill. Known for collection of works by three generations of Wyeths. Wildflower gardens.
U.S. Route 1 Chadds Ford PA 19317
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Kennett Square 3 miles, West Chester 8 mi, Media, Swarthmore 18 mi, Philadelphia 30 mi, Doylestown/New Hope 54 mi, Lancaster 34 mi, Wilmington-DE 12 mi, Dover-DE 58 mi, Newcastle-DE 15 mi, Princeton-NJ 75mi
Christian C. Sanderson Museum
Houses artifacts in association with the history of Chadds Ford and America.
1755 Creek Road (Old Route 100) Chadds Ford PA 19317
http://www.sandersonmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Kennett Square 3 miles, West Chester 8 mi, Media, Swarthmore 18 mi, Philadelphia 30 mi, Doylestown/New Hope 54 mi, Lancaster 34 mi, Wilmington-DE 12 mi, Dover-DE 58 mi, Newcastle-DE 15 mi, Princeton-NJ 75mi
Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site
Artifacts and explanations to bring life to the Battle of Brandywine, the times in which it was fought, and the people of the region. Driving tours.
Route 1 Chadds Ford PA 19317
http://www.ushistory.org/brandywine/brandywine.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Kennett Square 3 miles, West Chester 8 mi, Media, Swarthmore 18 mi, Philadelphia 30 mi, Doylestown/New Hope 54 mi, Lancaster 34 mi, Wilmington-DE 12 mi, Dover-DE 58 mi, Newcastle-DE 15 mi, Princeton-NJ 75mi
Chautauqua Institution
Popular entertainment programs; from symphony and chamber music to dance, opera and theater performances, to the visual arts, Chautauqua produces an ecstatic mix that can be found nowhere else. Education , religion, and recreation. Visitors who return to Chautauqua year after year describe it as an experience rather than a vacation -- a place for renewal.
1 Ames Ave. Chautauqua NY 14722
http://www.ciweb.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Jamestown, Fredonia, Salamanca, Dunkirk
Cobblestone Society Museum
Eight historic buildings, including cobblestone church, house and schoolhouse.
Route 98 and 104 (Ridge Road West) Childs NY
http://www.cobblestonesocietymuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albion, Batavia, Rochester, Niagarga Falls, Wilson, Tonawanda
Antique Boat Museum
Tour a magnificent 106 foot Gilded-Age houseboat, row an elegant St. Lawrence skiff, take a thrilling triple-cockpit runabout ride, explore fascinating exhibits about the legendary 1000 Islands and see more than 100 historic pleasure boats on display. Antique boat show and auction.
750 Mary Street Clayton NY 13624
http://www.abm.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Alexandria Bay, Fishers Landing, Watertown
Thousand Islands Museum
Enter the front door to a photo-lined hallway displaying a world of hard work and heartache, passion and patriotism, triumph an tragedy. Meet heroes and villains; explore castles and caves.
312 James Street Clayton NY 13624
http://www.timuseum.org/1000islandshistory/index.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Alexandria Bay, Fishers Landing, Watertown, Ogdensburg, Canton, Massena, Potsdam
Dolan DNA Learning Center
Mission is to prepare students and families to thrive in the gene age. First science center devoted entirely to genetics education and is an operating unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, an important center for molecular genetics research.
334 Main Street Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
http://www.dnalc.org/home.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, Glen Cove, Northport, Oyster Bay, Woodbury, Port Jefferson
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The history and highlights of American Baseball.
25 Main Street Cooperstown NY 13326
http://www.baseballhall.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk, Utica, St Johnsville, Fort Plain, Ilion, Frankfort, Clinton, Richfield Springs, Rome, Canajoharie
Fenimore Art Museum
The Fenimore Art Museum is dedicated to integrating history with art history and including under-appreciated genres, primarily American folk art and American Indian art, in a broad and progressive American canon.
5798 State Highway 80 Cooperstown NY 13326
www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs, Canajoharie, Albany, Utica, Cobleskill, Cherry Valley
The Farmers Museum
Authentic Blacksmith Shop, Pharmacy, Printing Shop, Lawyers Office, Farm, Tavern, General Store and much more. Museum collections number more than 23,000 items ranging from butter molds to the Cardiff Giant.
5775 State Highway 80 Cooperstown NY 13326
http://www.farmersmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Sharon Springs, Fort Plain, Herkimer, Little Falls, Cobleskill, Oneonta, Norwich
Corning Museum of Glass
The largest glass museum, featuring 35 centuries of glass artistry, live glassblowing demonstrations, Make Your Own Glass experiences for all ages and an international GlassMarket. Also home to the Rakow Research Library, which is the library of record on glass and glassmaking, and The Studio, a highly respected glassmaking school.
One Museum Way Corning NY 14830
http://www.cmog.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Elmira, Hammondsport, Bath, Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Brooktondale, Cortland, Binghamton, Candor, Canandaigua, Pine City
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
The best of American Western and Native American art are preserved and interpreted, a focal point for engaging, dynamic exhibitions and educational events.
111 Cedar Street Corning NY 14830
http://www.rockwellmuseum.org/flash/index.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: Elmira, Hammondsport, Bath, Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Brooktondale, Cortland, Binghamton, Candor, Canandaigua, Pine City
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Center for nature with a focus on environmental education and a mission to develop responsible caretakers of the natural world. Living collections of native animals, natural habitats and trails.
20 Kenridge Farm Drive Route 9W Cornwall NY 12518
http://www.museumhudsonhighlands.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: West Point, Newburgh, New York City, Salisbury Mills, New Paltz, Middletown, Poughkeepsie
Van Cortlandt Manor
Experience the domestic life of a patriot family living in the years just after the American Revolution. Costumed guides.
South Riverside Avenue Croton-on-Hudson NY 10520
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/15/45/
Nearest Cities & Towns: West Point, Newburgh, New City, White Plains
Crown Point State Historic Site
Site of great archaeological significance. Final resting place of countless colonial soldiers and settlers.The entire fortification complex, including redoubts, blockhouses and redans, covered over 3.5 square miles.
739 Bridge Road Crown Point NY 12928
http://www.historiclakes.org/crown_pt/CrownPt.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: Ticonderoga, Westport, Chilson, Hague, Paradox
Roycroft Campus
Was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the USA. Elbert Hubbard founded the community in 1895. Had a strong influence on the development of American architecture and design in the early 20th century.
Main and South Grove Streets East Aurora NY 14052
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roycroft
Nearest Cities & Towns: Buffalo, Batavia, Geneseo
Guild Hall
Center for the arts, entertainment, and education for the community. John Drew Theater stage - provides dramatic, comedic and musical entertainment, as well as films, lectures and a summer literary series, hosted by prominent artists and writers. Guild Hall Museum - features world-class art exhibitions of internationally renowned visual artists and emerging regional artists. Guild Hall - cultural center for the community.
158 Main Street East Hampton NY 11937
http://www.guildhall.org/home.ihtml
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, Southampton, Bridgehampton, Montauk, Amagansett, Greenport, East Marion
Pollock-Krasner House & Study Center
House and Studio of Jackson Pollock(1912-1956), regarded as the undisputed leader of the Abstract Expressionist movement,and his wife and fellow artist, Lee Krasner(1908-1984, is open to the public.
830 Fireplace Road East Hampton NY 11937
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/pkhouse.nsf
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, Southampton, Bridgehampton, Montauk, Amagansett, Greenport, East Marion
Griffis Sculpture Park
First and largest sculpture park in North America. The park has 400 picturesque acres revealing over 250 sculptures from Griffis and numerous international artists. Features a variety of natural habitats including forests, ponds, wetlands, and alpine meadows.
6902 Mill Valley Road East Otto NY 14729
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffis_Sculpture_Park
Nearest Cities & Towns: Ashford Hollow, Ellicottville, Salamanca, Ashford, Buffalo, Fredonia, Olean
Arnot Art Museum
Featuring the works of 19th 21st century contemporary artists including Cole, Bierstadt, Assael, Cadmus, Bergt, Reynolds, and Bartolozzi. Featuring 17th 19th-century European artists including works of Gérôme, Claude, Breughel, Millet, Breton and Sanchez Perrier, Rousseau and Millet.
235 Lake Street Elmira NY 14901
http://www.arnotartmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Candor, Ithaca, Binghamton, Watkins Glen, Corning, Pine City, Waverly
National Soaring Museum
An aviation museum working to preserve the history of motorless flight. Fun and educational programs for kids of all ages, including overnights and a week-long summer program, the Eileen Collins Aerospace Camp.
Harris Hill 51 Soaring Hill Drive Elmira NY 14930
http://www.soaringmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Candor, Ithaca, Binghamton, Watkins Glen, Corning, Pine City, Waverly
Lana/s The Little House
Storybook English Cottage. Tours ~ Gardens. Afternoon Tea. Private by reservation, plan ahead.
Forestville NY 14062
http://www.lanasthelittlehouse.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Fredonia, Hamburg, Ellicottville, Buffalo, Jamestown, Bemus Point, Mayville
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Visitor Center exhibit traces the history of the Erie Canal and its impact on the growth of New York State and the nation.
129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter NY 12069
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Gloversville, Johnstown, Amsterdam
Boscobel
House museum of the Federal Period and surrounding grounds and gardens are situated on 45 acres.
1601 Route 9D Garrison NY 10524
http://www.boscobel.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Highland Falls, Haverstraw, West Point, Newburgh, Middletown
Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center
About 90 minute tour, rain or shine, trail around home and studio of Russel Wright. Home, studio, and landscape tours.
584 ROUTE 9D GARRISON NY 10524
http://www.russelwrightcenter.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Highland Falls, Haverstraw, West Point, Newburgh, Middletown
Rose Hill Mansion
A National Historic Landmark and is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture in the United States. Built in 1839, the mansion has 26 rooms, of which 21 are furnished in the then-popular Empire style. Includes a carriage house (Reception Center), several other outbuildings, and extensive grounds highlighted by a beautiful boxwood garden. Open May thru October.
Route 96A Geneva NY 14456
http://www.genevahistoricalsociety.com/Rose_Hill.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Canandaigua, Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Penn Yan, Newark
Gettysburg National Military Park
Offers a full range of summer ranger programs, battlefield walks, evening campfire programs, and other special events including living history groups and band concerts. The new Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center is now open to the public, opened on April 14, 2008 with a grand opening scheduled for September when the Gettysburg Cyclorama will open for public viewing.
1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.nps.gov/gett/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Greenmount, Mcknightstown, Hunterstown, Waynesboro, Hanover
General Lee Headquarters Museum
Located in the same stone house that General Robert E. Lee occupied during the battle of Gettysburg in the summer of 1863. See artifacts that tell the stories of the people that fought the battle.
401 Buford Avenue Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.gettysbg.com/z/generalleehdqtrs.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Greenmount, Mcknightstown, Hunterstown, Waynesboro, Hanover
Explore & More
Hands-On Museum for children, especially for children ages 3 to 8, but enjoyed by children of all ages.
20 East High Street Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.gettysbg.com/z/exploreandmore.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Greenmount, Mcknightstown, Hunterstown, Waynesboro, Hanover
Boyds Bear Country
Family activities, live entertainment, shop, learn more about company founder Gary Lowenthal (The Head Bean Hisself!) at the FREE museum, enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal in the country-style eatery.
75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.boydsbearcountry.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Greenmount, Mcknightstown, Hunterstown, Waynesboro, Hanover
American Civil War Museum
Self-guided tour presents a concise history of the Civil War era and Battle of Gettysburg with remarkable realism through life-sized dioramas. Experience a re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg in the digitally enhanced Battle room exhibit, followed by an animated deliverance of the immortal Gettysburg Address.
297 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Greenmount, Mcknightstown, Hunterstown, Waynesboro, Hanover
Hall of Presidents & First Ladies
History of America as revealed by our Presidents, meticulously reproduced in wax in every detail. In the Hall of First Ladies resides the exhibit of The Smithsonian Collection of First Ladies Inaugural gowns authentically reproduced.
789 Baltimore Street Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/Pres.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: Greenmount, Mcknightstown, Hunterstown, Waynesboro, Hanover
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Collects and preserves the history of harness racing and serves as a hall of fame for trotter horse.
240 Main Street Goshen NY 10924
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harness_Racing_Museum_&_Hall_of_Fame
Nearest Cities & Towns: Middletown, Forestburgh, Monticello, Port Jervis, Newburgh, Walden, West Point, New Hampton
Olana State Historic Site
Persian-style home and estate of famed Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church, one of the most important landscape painters of the nineteenth century.
Route 9 G Greenport NY 12534
http://www.olana.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Hudson, Albany, Chatham, Durham, Kingston, Catskill
East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation
Maritime heritage. Museum, Blacksmith shop, Lighthouse, and sailing.
Third Street Greenport NY 11944
http://www.eastendseaport.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Riverhead, New York City, New London, Southampton, Orient
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Focuses on early aviation and aviation history (with a significant collection of antique aircraft and vintage aircraft), vintage motorcycles and antique motorcycles and Hammondsport history.
8419 State Route 54 Hammondsport NY 14840
http://www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Corning, Watkins Glen, Bath, Elmira, Penn Yan, Ithaca, Pine City (47 miles)
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
Airplane museum. Vintage airplane rides available.
17 Aviation Drive Horseheads, NY 14845 NY 14845
http://www.wingsofeagles.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Elmira, Hammondsport, Bath, Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Brooktondale, Cortland, Binghamton, Candor, Canandaigua, Pine City
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Depicts the history of firefighting in a moving tribute to those brave men and women who have served their communities.
117 Harry Howard Avenue Hudson NY 12534
www.fasnyfiremuseum.com
Nearest Cities & Towns: Chatham, Kinderhook, Albany, Greenville, Catskill, Hillsdale, Niverville, Hadley
Columbia County Council on the Arts
Mission is to: 1) produce programs that advance the arts and engage the residents and visitors 2) provide services that support cultural organizations of the county, artists and resident participation in the arts 3) build collaborative partnerships within the county and beyond so that thier vision becomes a reality.
209 Warren Street Hudson NY 12534
http://www.artscolumbia.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Catskill, Albany, Kingston, Chatham, East Durham
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Situated on the east bank of the Hudson River, the property includes pleasure grounds with views of the river and the distant Catskill Mountains, formal gardens, natural woodlands, and numerous support structures.
4097 Albany Post Road Hyde Park NY 12538
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanderbilt_Mansion_National_Historic_Site
Nearest Cities & Towns: Poughkeepsie, Highland, Wappingers Falls, Newburgh, New York City (90 miles), Albany (70 miles)
Paleontological Research Institution
Their mission is to increase and disseminate knowledge about the history and evolution of the Earth and its life. Museum of the Earth.
1259 Trumansburg Road Ithaca NY 14850
http://www.priweb.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Cortland, Elmira, Dryden, Watkins Glen
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Center
3 unique facilities: The Lucy-Desi Museum, The Desilu Playhouse, The Lucy-Desi Center Gift Shop.
300 North Main Street Jamestown NY 14701
http://www.lucy-desi.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Little Valley, Salamanca, Oean, Ellicottville, Cherry Creek, Buffalo
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
Mission is to continue the legacy of Roger Tory Peterson by promoting the teaching and study of nature, and to thereby create knowledge of and appreciation and responsibility for the natural world. Offers a variety of exhibitions, programs and special events all designed to encourage an increased awareness and appreciation of the natural world.
311 Curtis Street Jamestown NY 14701
http://www.rtpi.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Little Valley, Salamanca, Oean, Ellicottville, Cherry Creek, Buffalo
Kennett Square - Mushroom Capital of the World
Annual Mushroom Festival usually in early September. Known as the Mushroom Capital of the World because mushroom farming in the region produces over a million pounds of mushrooms a year.
Kennett Square PA 19348
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennett_Square,_Pennsylvania
Nearest Cities & Towns: Chadds Ford, West Chester
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Tour of 36-room mansion. Events and activities such as campfire programs are offered throughout the visitor season.
NY Route 9H Kinderhook NY 12106
http://www.nps.gov/mava/planyourvisit/index.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Hudson, Albany, Chatham, Durham
Fort William Henry Museum
Guided tours. Guides are dressed in 18C military uniform and during the tour will explain the weapons and warfare of the period including conducting a live musket and cannon firing and musket ball molding demonstration. Museum with artifacts discovered during archeological digs at the site and search of the lake near the fort.
Canada Street Lake George NY 12845
http://www.fwhmuseum.com
Nearest Cities & Towns: Warrensburg, Glens Falls, Saratoga Spring, Bolton Landing, Chestertown, Thurman, Athol, North Creek, Lake Placid, Hadley, Hague, Albany, Schenectady
Castellani Art Museum Niagara University
Diverse and challenging permanent collection of over 5,000 artworks. Contemporary art.
Niagara University Lewiston NY 14109
http://www.niagara.edu/cam/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Porter, Cambria, Wheatfield, Niagara, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Youngstown, Tonawanda
OUR LADY OF FATIMA
Since 1954, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine has become a place of natural beauty, art, communal prayer, and renewal to thousands who visit the unique buildings and grounds each year.
Swann Road Lewiston NY 14109
http://www.fatimashrine.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Porter, Cambria, Wheatfield, Niagara, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Youngstown, Tonawanda
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
An educational and informational facility, which explores the unique American experiences of the decade of the 1960s and examines the role of the Woodstock Festival at the culmination of the decade
P.O. Box 222 Liberty NY 12754
www.bethelwoodscenter.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Monticello, Middletown, Port Jervis, Forrestburgh
Catskill Fly Fishing Center And Museum
Dedicated to: preserving flyfishing heritage of America; teaching its future generations of flyfishers; and protecting its flyfishing environment. Display angling equipment, art, and artifacts in a way that explains the traditions and techniques of the sport.
1031 Old Route 17 Livingston Manor NY 12758
http://www.cffcm.net/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rockland, Monticello, Cooks Falls, Downsville
Greenwich Village
Historically noted as the internationally reputed bohemian capital, and the birthplace of the Beat Movement. Historic Washington Square Park is the center and heart of the neighborhood.
Manhattan NY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich_Village
Nearest Cities & Towns: Queens, Brooklyn, New York City, Bronx
Gomez Mill House
Oldest house on the National Register of Historic Places in Orange County and the earliest surviving Jewish residence in North America. Check website for special events.
11 Mill House Road Marlboro NY 12542
http://www.gomez.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Newburgh, Walden, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, West Point
William Floyd Estate
Ancestral house, grounds, and cemetery of the William Floyd family. William Floyd, a Revolutionary War general and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born in the house in 1734.
245 Park Drive Mastic Beach NY 11951
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/williamfloydestate.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, Center Moriches, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach
Medina Railroad Museum
Interactive displays, 6000 artifacts, memorabilia, photos, toys and a model railroad, all relating to the railroads of western New York. It also includes a collection of historic fire fighting equipment. Sponsors passenger excursion train trips on a seasonal schedule including annual Day Out with Thomas events.
530 West Avenue Medina NY 14103
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medina_Railroad_Museum
Nearest Cities & Towns: Lockport, Niagara Falls, Albion, Rochester, Batavia, Buffalo
FALLS BRANCH RAILROAD AND THE ERIE CANAL EXCURSION TRAIN
34-mi. round trip (2 hour) ride through the scenic Erie Canal Heritage Corridor aboard comfortable vintage 1947 Budd passenger coaches.
530 West Avenue Medina NY 14103
http://www.railroadmuseum.net/train_excursions.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Lockport, Niagara Falls, Albion, Rochester, Batavia, Buffalo
Montauk Point Lighthouse
Oldest lighthouse in New York State. Museum and gift shop.
NY Route 27 2000 Montauk Highway Montauk NY 11954
http://www.montauklighthouse.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: East Hampton, Southampton, Sag Harbor, Springs, Greenport
Storm King Art Center
Outdoor museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature. Five hundred acres of landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands.
Old Pleasant Hill Road Mountainville NY 10953
http://www.stormking.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Newburgh, West Point, Middle Town, Walden, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, New Windsor
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Living history museum (seasonal, check dates) is the largest in New York and one of the largest in the nation. Five miles of hiking trails through woodlands, wetlands and meadows, is open year round.
1410 Flint Hill Road Mumford NY 14511
http://www.gcv.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rochester (20 miles), Geneseo, Batavia, Canandaigua
Artizanns
Boutique offering original artwork and distinctive gifts created by some of the finest artisans of the Finger Lakes.
118 North Main Street Naples NY 14512
http://www.artizanns.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Dansville, Pen Yan, Bristol Springs
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
The mission of the Hall of Honor is to collect and preserve the stories of Purple Heart recipients from all branches of service and across generations in an attempt to ensure that all recipients are represented. (New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site)
374 Temple Hill Road New Windsor NY 12553
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/heritage/purple_hrt.asp
Nearest Cities & Towns: Newburgh, West Point, Middle Town, Walden, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
A reconstruction of the final encampment of the Continental Army.
374 Temple Hill Road New Windsor NY 12553
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Windsor_Cantonment_State_Historic_Site
Nearest Cities & Towns: Newburgh, West Point, Middle Town, Walden, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Modern art museum.
1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street) New York NY 10128
http://www.guggenheim.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, White Plains
The Jewish Museum
Renowned collection, which now totals more than 26,000 objects. The collection is constantly being refreshed with new artworks.
1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street New York NY 10128
http://www.jewishmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City
Madame Tussauds
Wax figurines. Interactive. Special events.
234 West 42nd Street New York NY
http://www.nycwax.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum galleries, special exhibitions, guided tours, gallery talks, and family programs. Permanent collection contains more than two million works of art, divided into nineteen curatorial departments.
1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028
http://www.metmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City
The Museum of Modern Art
Mission is the encouragement of an ever-deeper understanding and enjoyment of modern and contemporary art by the diverse local, national, and international audiences that it serves.
11 West 53 Street New York NY 10019
http://www.moma.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City
Radio City Music Hall
Stage shows, movies, concerts and special events. Largest indoor theatre in the world.
6th Avenue between 50th street and 51st street New York NY
http://www.radiocity.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City
Motherland Connextions
Western New York Underground Railroad Tour, a 2-day tour developed by Motherland Connextions, Inc. Several other tours to choose from.
Bridge St. Station Niagara Falls NY 14305
http://www.motherlandconnextions.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Buffalo, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
The Allan Herschell Company, the most prolific maker of carousels, specialized in producing portable machines which could be used by traveling carnival operators.The Factory Company produced over 3,000 hand carved wooden carousels and out-produced all of its rivals in the carousel industry. Each hand-carved wooden carousel featured striking yet simple horses. One of the last existing complexes in the United States which housed the production of wooden carousels.
180 Thompson Street North Tonawanda NY 14120
http://www.carrouselmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Niagara Falls, Lockport, Amherst, Buffalo
Frederic Remington Art Museum
Comprehensive collection of original Remington paintings, sketches and sculptures, as well as a broad array of personal effects and correspondence that serve to bring the artist and his vision to life.
303 Washington Street Ogdensburg NY 13669
http://www.fredericremington.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Brockville, Canton, Potsdam, Gouverneur
Shaker Museum and Library
Premier center for the interpretation and exhibition of Shaker life and culture.
88 Shaker Museum Road Old Chatham NY 12136
http://www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Chatham, Kinderhook, Hudson, Albany, Hillsdale, East Durham
Rock City Park
The Largest Exposure of Quartz Conglomerate Pudding Stone in the world at Rock City Park near Olean, NY, formed about 320 million years ago during the Pennsylvanian Period. These gigantic rock fomations, along with the scenic views of 1000 square miles at 2,300 feet above sea level, makes Rock City Park one of the great natural wonders of the United States. Visitors ranging from the Seneca Indians, to the first visitors of the Park in 1890, through today, will agree that it is a great wonder to see.
505 Route 16 South Olean NY 14760
http://rockcitypark.com
Nearest Cities & Towns: Allegheny (4 miles), Olean (5 miles), Ellicottville, Bradford PA (20 miles), Cuba (28 miles), Salamanca
National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum
Sports museum and interactive "Kicks Zone" game area allows visitors to see and hear the little known, fascinating story of soccer in America and get in on the action. Hands-on, feet-on interactivities that have visitors actually kicking and heading balls as well as being challenged with custom designed computer games.
18 Stadium Circle Oneonta NY 13820
www.soccerhall.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Norwich, Binghamton, Cooperstown, Cobleskill
Pedaling History Bicycle Museum
Features one of the largest collections of antique and classic American bicycles, including thousands of items of cycling-related memorabilia. From the antiques through the classics to modern bikes: social, design, manufacturing, marketing, and sports aspects are all reflected in their displays.
3943 North Buffalo Road Orchard Park NY 14127
http://www.pedalinghistory.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Buffalo, Pendleton, Amherst, Lockport, Ellicottville, Clarence, Cherry Creek, Tonawanda, Wiseneca, Batavia
Alling Coverlet Museum
Houses the largest collection of hand woven coverlets in the United States. This museum is housed in a 1901 newspaper printing office and opened its doors on July 4th, 1976. It takes over six years to rotate and display the entire Historic Palmyra coverlet collection in this amazing museum.
122 William Street Palmyra NY 14522
http://www.historicpalmyrany.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rochester, Fairport , Penfield, Pittsford, Macedon, Webster, Walworth
Fire Island National Seashore
Waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife. Lighthouse. Sailing.
120 Laurel Street Patchogue NY 11772
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/
Nearest Cities & Towns: New York City, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, Riverhead, Center Moriches, Port Jefferson
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Tour of this church enhances your knowledge of the Rockefeller legacy. A stained glass window by Henri Matisse and nine windows by Marc Chagall.
Highland Avenue and Bedford Road Pocantico Hills NY 10591
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/17/47/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Tarrytown, Lyndhurst, White Plains, New City, Yonkers, West Point, Salisbury Mills, Cornwall, Sleepy Hollow
Locust Grove
Samuel Morse Historic Site. 180-acre estate of Samuel F.B. Morse includes an Italianate villa designed by Alexander Jackson Davis containing extensive collections of American and European decorative and fine arts. Three miles of carriage roads wind through landscaped grounds, romantic gardens and shady groves.
2683 South Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601
http://www.lgny.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, Red Hook, New Paltz, Kingston, Highland, Milton
East End Arts Council
Serves artists and promotes the arts on the East End of Long Island. Presents music, dance and theatre at various locations all over the East End.
133 East Main Street Riverhead NY 11901
http://www.eastendarts.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, Southold, New York City
George Eastman House
Designed by J. Foster Warner and built between 1902 and 1905, this is a National Historic Landmark. International museum of photography and film. Gardens.
900 East Avenue Rochester NY 14607
http://www.eastmanhouse.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albion, Manitou Beach, Greece, Irondequoit, Newark, Canandaigua, Mumford, Sodus
Memorial Art Gallery
Journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. From the relics of antiquity to works in the vanguard of contemporary movements, a panorama of art from the world.
500 University Avenue Rochester NY 14607
http://www.mag.rochester.edu/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albion, Manitou Beach, Greece, Irondequoit, Newark, Canandaigua, Mumford, Sodus
Strong National Museum of Play
Home to the National Toy Hall of Fame and the largest collection of toys, dolls, games and other items that celebrate play. Dynamic hands-on exhibits, exciting programs, and family-friendly activities.
One Manhattan Square Rochester NY 14607
http://www.strongmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albion, Manitou Beach, Greece, Irondequoit, Newark, Canandaigua, Mumford, Sodus
Susan B. Anthony House
National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research materials directly related to the life and work of Susan B. Anthony.
17 Madison Street Rochester NY 14608
http://www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albion, Manitou Beach, Greece, Irondequoit, Newark, Canandaigua, Mumford, Sodus
Mabee Farm Historic Site
Oldest standing home in the Mohawk Valley. The Schenectady County Historical Society is continuing to develop the farm site as a museum and educational center for the community and holds Colonial events, workshops, tours and educational programs which reflect the historical significance of this early Mohawk River farmstead. Gardens.
1080 Main Street Rotterdam Junction NY 12150
http://schist.org/mabee.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Schenectady, Johnstown, Gloversville, Albany, Saratoga Springs, Cobleskill, Troy
Great Lakes Seaway Trail, Inc.
454-mile scenic route paralleling Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
Sackets Harbor NY 13685
http://www.seawaytrail.com/05_index.asp
Nearest Cities & Towns: Rooseveltown, Sackets Harbor, Massina, Ogdensburg, Oswego, Rochester, Dunkirk, Buffalo, Morristown, Chippewa Bay, Alexandria Bay, Clayton, Cape Vincent, New Haven, Seneca Falls, Auburn
Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum
Building was originally the home of Benjamin Huntting II(a leading citizen of Sag Harbor) and his family. Benjamin Huntting was the owner of whaling ships and made his fortune from the whale oil that was brought home on his ships.
200 Main Street Sag Harbor NY 11963
http://www.sagharborwhalingmuseum.org/index.shtml
Nearest Cities & Towns: East Marion, New York City, Greenport, East Hampton, Riverhead, Bridge Hampton
Allegany State Park
65,000 acres. Two developed areas, Red House and Quaker; sand beaches, picnic areas, museums, hiking trails and naturalist walks. Bird watching, picnicking, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, canoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and horseback riding.
ASP, Route 1 Salamanca NY 14779
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegany_State_Park
Nearest Cities & Towns: Salamanca, Olean, Jamestown, Allegany, Ellicottville, Little Valley
Seneca Iroquois National Museum
(716) 945-1760. Clan animal display, the partially reconstructed Longhouse and a rebuilt log cabin. Traditional materials, artifacts and modern Iroquois Art.
Salamanca NY 14779
Nearest Cities & Towns: Allegany, Olean, Ellicottville, Little Valley, Jamestown
Saranac Lake
Hike, paddle, boat, swim, bike, fish, snowmobile, snowboard, ride horse trails, visit local golf courses, and relax on gentle sandy beaches. Enjoy year-round theatre, art galleries and exhibits, and free outdoor summer concerts.
Saranac Lake NY 12983
http://www.saranaclake.com
Nearest Cities & Towns: Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale, Coreys, Paul Smiths
Saratoga Springs
Most famous for the Saratoga Race Course which opened on August 3, 1863. Founded by John Hunter and William R. Travers, it is the oldest continuously-operating Thoroughbred track in the United States. Several museums. Home to Yaddo, a 400 acre (1.6 kmē) community for artists.
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga_Springs,_New_York
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albany, Schenectady, Lake George, Glens Falls, Troy, Warrensburg, Ballston Spa, Hadley, Middle Grove, Round Lake
The Stockade Historic District
Offers examples of nearly every architectural type, period and style of residential and religious buildings dating from ca. 1690 to 1930. Historic center of Schenectady.
Schenectady NY 12308
http://www.historicstockade.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Sloansville, Mariaville, Amsterdam, Saratoga Springs, Albany, Niskayuna, Clifton Park, Troy
National Womens Hall of Fame
The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office.
76 Fall Street Seneca Falls NY 13148
http://www.greatwomen.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Syracuse, Rochester, Auburn, Waterloo, Geneva, Newark, Canandaigua
Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate
Was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. A tour will take you to the main rooms of the six-story stone house. Then you will move on through the expansive, terraced gardens. Tours begin at the Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor, where you will board a shuttle bus for a short ride to the estate.
Route 9 Sleepy Hollow NY 10591
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/12/42/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Tarrytown, Lyndhurst, White Plains, New City, Yonkers, West Point, Salisbury Mills, Cornwall
Philipsburg Manor
Interpreters in period costume invite you to stroll through the farm, with historic breeds of oxen, cows, sheep, and chickens. Participate in hands-on activities of the 18th century. Tour the 300-year-old manor house.
Route 9 Sleepy Hollow NY 10591
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/14/44/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Tarrytown, Lyndhurst, White Plains, New City, Yonkers, West Point, Salisbury Mills, Cornwall
Sodus Bay Lighthouse and Museum
The Museum is a well preserved and authentic example of Lighthouse construction in the early 1900s. The Grounds of the Museum consist of about four acres of Public Park belonging to the Town of Sodus and the Village of Sodus Point.
Sodus Point NY 14555
http://www.soduspointlighthouse.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Syracuse, Rochester, Newark, Canandaigua, Seneca Falls, Auburn
Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
Built in 1875. Lighthouse stands on the grounds of Golden Hill State Park.
Golden Hill State Park Somerset NY 14008
http://www.us-lighthouses.com/displaypage.php?LightID=119
Nearest Cities & Towns: Medina, Lockport, Albion, Rochester, Niagara Falls
Parrish Art Museum
American art from the nineteenth century to the present, with a particular focus on the art and artists of the East End of Long Island.
25 Job/s Lane Southampton NY 11968
http://www.parrishart.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: East Hampton, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, Riverhead
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum
Native American owned and operated museum on Long Island.
100 Montauk Highway & West Gate Road Southampton NY 11969
http://www.shinnecock-museum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: East Hampton, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, Riverhead
Horton Point Lighthouse
Active aid to navigation. Nautical Museum. Authorized by George Washington in 1790 but not built until 1857.
Lighthouse Road Southold NY 11971
http://www.eastendlighthouses.org/horton.htm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Shelter Island, Westhampton, Greenport, Riverhead, New York City
Saratoga National Historic Park
Site of the Battles of Saratoga, the first significant American military victory of the American Revolutionary War. Comprises three separate units: the four-square mile Battlefield in Stillwater, New York, the General Philip Schuyler House eight miles north in Schuylerville, and the Saratoga Monument in the nearby village of Victory.
648 Rt. 32 Stillwater NY 12170
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga_National_Historical_Park
Nearest Cities & Towns: Albany, Stillwater, Schuylerville, Victory, Saratoga Springs
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
The permanent collection numbers over 40,000 items dating from the late 1700s to the present, including American artifacts of everyday life, works of art and nearly 200 historic carriages.
1200 Route 25A Stony Brook NY 11790
http://www.longislandmuseum.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Port Jefferson, Centereach, New York City
Arts and Crafts Village
Mix of practicing artisans, eclectic shops and galleries. Established in the early 1700s, many of the buildings are still being used today.
Sugar Loaf NY 10981
http://www.sugarloafartsvillage.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Middletown, Newburgh, West Point, New York City
Syracuse Downtown
Take a walking tour of downtown Syracuse that features historic and architecturally significant landmarks or visit one of the beautiful parks in the downtown. Special events, shopping, eat...plus more.
Syracuse NY 13202
http://downtownsyracuse.com/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Auburn, Cortland, Fulton, Oneida, Skaneateles, Elbridge, Marcellus, Camillus, Aurora, Ithaca, Pennellville, Cazenovia
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Omnitheater, exhibit hall, planetariumn, and motion simulator.
500 South Franklin Street Syracuse NY 13202
http://www.most.org/2_index_interior_body.cfm
Nearest Cities & Towns: Auburn, Cortland, Fulton, Oneida, Skaneateles, Elbridge, Marcellus, Camillus, Aurora, Ithaca, Pennellville, Cazenovia
Sunnyside
The Home of Washington Irving. Your guide, dressed elegantly in hoop skirts or formal dress of the times, explains how Washington Irving designed Sunnyside and its grounds.
West Sunnyside Lane Tarrytown NY 10591
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/13/43/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Sleepy Hollow, Lyndhurst, White Plains, New City, Yonkers, West Point, Salisbury Mills, Cornwall
Lyndhurst
Visit the house and its 67-acre park; 19th-century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape design.
Route 9 Tarrytown NY 10591
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/18/48/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Lyndhurst, White Plains, New City, Yonkers, West Point, Salisbury Mills, Cornwall, Sleepy Hollow
Fort Ticonderoga
More than a restored military fortress. Costumed interpreters, 30-minute guided tours, a world class museum, daily musket demonstrations, and self-guided tours of the Fort.
Ticonderoga NY 12883
http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org
Nearest Cities & Towns: Crown Point, Westport, Chilson, Hague, Paradox
Troy Historic City
Home to many samples of Victorian architecture and iron work. The city has a large number of intact Tiffany stained-glass windows in original architectural settings. Cafes and art galleries, antique on River Street.
Troy NY 12180
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy,_New_York
Nearest Cities & Towns: Saratoga Springs, Albany, Schenectady, Lake George, Glens Falls, Latham, Clifton Park
Susquehanna River Archaeological Center of Native Indian Studies - SRAC
SRAC is dedicated to education, research and preservation of the Native American archaeological, cultural and historical assets for the communities within the Twin Tier Region of Southeastern NY and Northeastern PA region.
345 Broad St. Waverly NY 14892
http://www.sracenter.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Athens PA (5mi), Sayre PA (3mi), Elmira (16mi), Pine City (20mi), Corning (40mi), Watkins Glen (25mi), Owego 20(mi)
United States Military Academy West Point
Designated areas open to visitors. First United States military post built after the Declaration of Independence. Oldest military academy in the United States.
West Point NY 10996
http://www.usma.edu/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Cornwall, Newburgh, Salisbury Mills, New York City
Nemours Mansion & Gardens
300-acre country estate of the late industrialist and philanthropist Alfred I. duPont. Built from 1909 to 1910, a fine example of a French chateau in the style of Louis XVIth. Furnished with fine antiques, famous works of art, beautiful tapestries, and other treasures.
Route 141 and Alapocas Road Wilmington DE 19803
http://www.nemours.org/mansion.html
Nearest Cities & Towns: Chadds Ford, PA
Delaware Art Museum
British Pre-Raphaelite art, American illustration, John Sloan, and 19th and early 20th century American art. Contemporary American artists such as Robert Motherwell, George Segal, and Jim Dine were all added to the growing collection.
2301 Kentmere Parkway Wilmington DE 19806
http://www.delart.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Chadds Ford, PA
Hagley Museum and Library
Collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. Located on 235 acres by the Brandywine River.
200 Hagley Road Wilmington DE 19807
http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Chadds Ford, PA
Winterhur Museum & Country Estate
Variety of tours, exhibitions, and programs for all ages. Discover the magnificent collection of American antiques celebrating the best in style and craftsmanship. Stroll through the glorious 60-acre garden and surrounding landscape of woodlands, waterways, and rolling meadows. See Enchanted WoodsTM, the fairy-tale garden for children of all ages. Research library that is a center for the study of American art and material culture.
Route 52 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur DE 19735
http://www.winterthur.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Chadds Ford, PA
Old Fort Niagara
National Historic Landmark. Unique collection of original military architecture and fortifications from the 18th Century and the 19th Century, as well as living history events and programs, historical exhibits and collections, archaeology, and education.
Robert Moses Parkway North Youngstown NY 14174
https://oldfortniagara.org/
Nearest Cities & Towns: Lewiston, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Tonawanda, Amherst, Buffalo
