Foliage Spotters - New York
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Thousand Islands Seaway
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The Thousand Island-Seaway Region is a four-season playground,
locale of historic lighthouses, historic places and enchanting vacationing in exciting
resorts, inns, B&B's and motels. A French explorer exclaimed this to be the land of a
thousand islands, hence its name; however there are more than 1900 designated islands ranging
from 2-square feet to 20-square miles. The region is the site of some of the fiercest and
bloodiest battles during the War of 1812. The land is cleared farmland and wooded areas
dropping in altitude 602-feet from the mouth of the St. Lawrence River to Lake Ontario.
Boating, sailing, white water rafting, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing and snow
boarding provide outdoor adventure and family fun. There is nighttime entertainment,
shopping, antique hunting, and appetizing dining. Come and enjoy, you will be glad you
did.
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Capital-Saratoga
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The Capital-Saratoga Region is rich in history, vibrant in
the tri-city area, exciting in the trumpet to post-time at the Saratoga Race Course, relaxing
in the health-giving mineral springs, cultural at the summer home of the Philadelphia
Orchestra and the New York City Ballet, full-filling in the museums, art galleries, antique
shops, shopping malls, major colleges and universities, concerts, outdoor adventures
year-round, and the lush forests that burst into fantastic colors in the fall. One can
experience fast-paced activity in the tri-city area or relax in the outer areas in
architecturally rich villages and easy viewing of historic sites, antiqueing, nature
trailing, fishing, swimming and boating. Come and enjoy a full vacation.
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Hudson Valley
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The Hudson Valley Region is rich in history, magnificent
Hudson River views cutting through the middle of the region and bordered by the scenic
Catskill Mountains. Awesome bridges spanning 400 foot cliffs, hiking, biking, fishing and
other outdoor activities throughout the year. Museums, art galleries, interesting antique
shops, dining, old and new B&Bs and comfortable inns dot the region. The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow, Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman still permeates the region, particularly
in the fog/cloud-shrouded valleys and hollows. And not to forget West Point, home of the
U.S. Military Academy, rich in history and glory since its beginnings to the present time.
Visit this diverse region, especially in the fall for the brilliant foliage display. Bring
your cameras.
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The Catskills
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The Catskills Region is awash with vacation adventures and
entertainment. From vaudeville days when entertainers plied their craft in the numerous
resorts either to hone their acts or to "hit it big" by neophytes to present day entertainers,
the Catskills was the place to go. For the outdoors vacationers there are hiking and biking
trails, rivers for kayaking and whitewater rafting, scenic drives, spectacular waterfalls,
lush forests and captivating mountains and valleys, and mountain streams and rivers filled
with trout. Camping and picnic areas dot the region. In the winter, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, and downhill skiing with combined vertical drops nearing 9,000 feet. In the
fall, gorgeous foliage greets one's eye wherever you look, wherever you are. And for the
not-so-much-the-outdoors type, there's antique shopping, dining, restful B&B's and inns
just to enjoy the location and the Rip Van Winkle atmosphere of the villages and towns.
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Central-Leatherstocking
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The name Leatherstocking is derived from James Fenimore
Cooper's novels that chronicled the region's pioneer days. The region has a noted historical
background of heroic battles fought during the Revolutionary War. The Erie Canal that opened
up passage West runs right through the heart of the region. There is four-season entertainment
as the region is rich in natural beauty with numerous parks, lakes, canals/waterways, lush
forests, fertile and bountiful farmland and orchards, all-season outdoor activities, antique
shopping at its best, fine dining, excellent museums, art galleries, award-winning brewery,
and zoos, For the sports-minded the region has five Halls of Fame: Baseball, Boxing,
Distance Runners, Soccer, and Twirling. For gaming enthusiasts there is a first-class gaming
casino/resort. Each season holds something for everyone and the fall season is especially
dramatic as the foliage colors explode in a brilliant display. Bring your camera!
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Finger Lakes
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The Finger Lakes Region is an all encompassing vacation area
for year-round pleasures whether on land or water. Two large cities (Rochester and Syracuse)
provide culture, entertainment, and sports venues; the lakes and rivers of the region provide
all types of water activities from boating, swimming, fishing, to white-river rafting;
ancient glaciers dug deep gorges that spill spectacular waterfalls and scenes; rolling hills
and right soil and temperature play host to numerous world-class wineries; top-notch
universities offer a full measure of knowledge and education; outdoor enthusiasts have a wide
range of hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, hunting, bird watching, and downhill and
cross country skiing. There are numerous state parks for day outings and nature trails.
Historical event beginnings such as the Women's Suffrage movement and the start of the Mormon
religion. Towns and villages maintain their early atmosphere and culture where one can stroll
historic districts, shop for antiques and collectibles, enjoy leisure lunch or dinners and
stay at fine inns and B&B's. This is a region for the entire family, so come and enjoy.
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Greater Niagara
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The Niagara Falls are the focal point of this region as one
of the wonders of the world and a honeymoon mecca for two hundred years. In 1801, when the
region was still undeveloped, Theodisia Burr, daughter of Aaron Burr and her husband chose
the Falls for their honeymoon. Three years later, Napoleon's younger brother Jerome and his
American bride also came here and a tradition was started. However, there is more to this
region to see and explore and enjoy. Two large cities, Niagara Falls and Buffalo, to visit
museums, galleries, shopping malls, boutique shops, parks, culture, entertainment and fine
dining. In the countryside, there is history, interesting towns and villages, antique
shopping, hiking and biking trails, swimming, camping, picnicking, and all sorts of outdoor
activities throughout the year. So visit Niagara Falls, but also take in the entire region
to see geological phenomena.
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Chautauqua-Allegheny
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This region was the last to be settled in the state. As late
as the early 1800's when most of New York was already settled, this area was still a
wilderness and inhabited by Indians. Consequently, the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region
experienced slow development; however, the region retains and maintains charming villages
and towns reflecting their Victorian heritage. Life style is easy and friendly with no
fast-paced large cities--just an abundance of outdoor activities. Numerous parks, beaches,
fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking and biking trails, four ski areas and miles
upon miles of excellent cross-country skiing. Museums, antique shopping and geological
exploration. For an easy and interesting vacation, this region is for you.
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New York City
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New York City is a region unto itself and a world unto
itself. "The Big Apple", "the city that never sleeps", it's here, all that any visitor could
ask for. Museums, about 150 of them, theater, on Broadway and off-Broadway, opera at the Met,
classical music at Carnegie Hall, galleries, libraries, Central Park, zoos, Rockefeller
Center, the United Nations Building, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, unlimited shopping,
fabulous dining, cacophony of street sounds, taxis, buses, the subway, and people. NYC is
made up of 5 boroughs--Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each is
different in style and character, yet together they make New York City what it is, a place
one has to go there at least once in their lifetime. There is so much to see and do here
that this summary can only provide some highlights. So come to New York City, get a guide
book and have yourself a wonderfully wondrous time.
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Long Island
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The largest island abutting the continental U.S., Long Island
is about 120 miles long by 20 miles at its widest point. Yet, packed into this area is
history, seafaring heritage, harbor villages, white sand beaches, mansions from the past,
wineries, professional sports, Triple Crown horse racing, and star-filled events. Long Island
is a complex area parceled out into five distinct regions, each with its own characteristic
face. The North Shore region is colonial, like New England; the South Shore region has sports
and entertainment and the famous Jones and Fire Island beaches; the Central Suffolk region is
wooded, has the world's largest factory outlet center and a large Water Park; the North Fork
region is farmland with its numerous wineries, fruit and vegetable farms and stands; the
South Fork is "The Hamptons" with its beaches, homes and postcard villages. There is more to
Long Island than can be addressed here. So come on over and visit.
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