Itching for a weekend getaway or staycation this spring? Book a trip to Albany for must-see museums, craft beverage experiences and much more! With blooming tulips and blue skies, it is a picture-perfect time of year to visit Albany. Scroll on for a weekend itinerary to discover Albany this spring. This blog post is presentedContinue reading “CapNY Spring Weekend Itinerary: Albany County”
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Autumn in CapNY: Finding the Fun in Fall
For many, Fall is a time for tradition, nostalgia and change. We welcome the new season by saying farewell to Summer and breathing in those first chilly breaths of Fall. Often, those breaths energize us into participating in our favorite Fall activities; the activities we look forward to all year long. Great Adirondack Corn MazeContinue reading “Autumn in CapNY: Finding the Fun in Fall”
Summer in CapNY: Albany Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Summer has officially arrived! Embrace the season with a weekend getaway or staycation in Albany County. Book a trip to Albany to experience the area’s exciting culinary scene, go on a high-flying adventure, explore the Hudson Riverfront and much more. Keep reading for a weekend itinerary to discover Albany this summer. This blog post is presented through aContinue reading “Summer in CapNY: Albany Weekend Getaway Itinerary”
Exploring the Arts & Culture of Washington County with Kids!
I remember being invited to a friend’s bonfire a little over 25 years ago. She had told me it was at her parents house in Shushan, NY. I’m not originally from New York, so I had never even heard of that town before. I was living in Schenectady at the time. We didn’t have cellContinue reading “Exploring the Arts & Culture of Washington County with Kids!”
How to Spend 48 Hours in CapNY
CapNY offers the perfect blend of small city charm and rustic nature. The region is a vast area that ranges from the foothills of the Catskills to the foothills of the Adirondacks, and in between those 90 miles are cities, towns, countrysides, forests, mountains and lakes, all with their own unique flares. Photo: Samascotts GardenContinue reading “How to Spend 48 Hours in CapNY”
5 Ways to Get Around with CDTA
Living in Upstate New York, it can seem as though you can’t make it around CapNY without a car, but that is no longer the case with the Capital District Transit Authority’s (CDTA) expansion of services. CDTA along with community partners have reimagined mobility that isn’t limited to traditional city buses. Affordable & Eco-Friendly WithContinue reading “5 Ways to Get Around with CDTA”
Charming CapNY Towns on the Outskirts
Centuries before automobiles emerged as the singular mode of transport, the Industrial Revolution exploded upward from its epicenter of Manhattan, through the waterways that carve the landscape of Upstate New York. As a result of this rapid expansion, mill towns popped up along the creeks and streams that branch from the Hudson River. Plan yourContinue reading “Charming CapNY Towns on the Outskirts”
Five CapNY Wineries To Visit This Fall
Home Range Winery, Canaan
The Covered Bridges of Washington County
Want a picturesque drive to some of the most charming and photo-friendly spots of CapNY? Roll down your windows and head out to Washington County, where five covered bridges await you. Please note that there can be spotty cell phone reception in some of these areas, so download or print maps and directions before youContinue reading “The Covered Bridges of Washington County”
5 Great NY State Parks: Empire Pass
Last summer, like many avid explorers, I reluctantly respected new travel restrictions. Temporarily bound to New York State, I needed to make alternative vacation plans. Thus arose the perfect opportunity to buy an Empire Pass Card and become acquainted with the natural wonders of the Capital Region. The Empire Pass Open the gates to theContinue reading “5 Great NY State Parks: Empire Pass”