TOUR UPSTATE

AN ADVENTURE AWAITS

An hour, an afternoon, a whole day, or a weekend – there are so many perfect ways to get to know our area!

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What’s our vibe? You’ll just have to experience it yourself! We have the best weekend getaways, road trips, family outings, spa days, cultural and sporting events, or just an evening with cocktails and fine dining. 

Whatever your interests, we can point you in the right direction. We’ve tapped into some of our most enthusiastic Upstaters to help you plan your trip.

Don’t see something that interests you here?  Let us help build your perfect Upstate experience.  Send us a note and we’ll be in touch!

HERE’S WHAT’S UP

Latest Tours & Itineraries

From City Hustle to Countryside Charm: How We Found Home and Happiness at The Gatehouse in Morris

Moving to Upstate NY was one of the best decisions we ever made. I (Chris) am a musician, and my husband, Tim, is a painter. We’ve always pursued our artistic passions but have also taken on various jobs to make ends meet. It seems fitting that our paths would lead us here, opening our own shop, The Gatehouse in Morris, combining both of our interests in Upstate NY.

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How One Person Can Make Big Magic in a Small Town: The Gilbertsville Hullabaloo

My small town of Gilbertsville, in Otsego County, has a recently arrived resident with bold, joyous ideas, and seemingly endless motivation to bring good things to life. Tracie Martinetti moved to town in 2021, arriving from Dutchess County, picking a rather tired old Queen Anne and immediately breathing it to life with pink petunias. But Martinetti’s vision doesn’t stop at flowers and front porches, in this case.

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State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Studio Coming to Town of Herkimer

Herkimer Parks thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between MVP Health Care, the Town of Herkimer, and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to bring an innovative outdoor Fitness Court® Studio to our community! Located at 154 Pine Grove Road, this state-of-the-art fitness facility will officially open on Saturday, July 13, with a day full of exciting activities.
As we gear up for Independence Day, Upstate New York is bustling with exciting events and activities to celebrate the 4th of July. From parades and fireworks to festivals and historical observances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening across the region:

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GETTING TO KNOW US: AN INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY

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