New York Travel

Top Things to Do with Kids in Syracuse

June 10, 2011
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Published on HelloSyracuse.com Syracuse is the economic and educational hub of Central New York state. That central location gives it the opportunity for many top things do with kids in Syracuse. Its geo-cultural importance makes it even more a diverse source of the top things to do with kids in Syracuse. Here are in fact a few examples of places...

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Things to Do with Kids in Troy

June 6, 2011
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Published at HelloTroy.com Troy is close enough to Albany that many residents might make the mistake of only going to the larger city, a mere 15 minutes north, for lesiure activities and things to do with kids. However, should you and your family make the trip to this Capital Region city, rest assured that...

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Quackenbush House: Albany’s Dutch Heritage Alive

June 6, 2011
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Published on HelloAlbany.com Sitting squarely next to the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center in Quackenbush Square is one of the oldest buildings in the entire city, Quackenbush House. The Quackenbush House, so named because of the family that called the building home for nearly 150 years, stands as the second-oldest example of Dutch-type architecture...

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St. Joseph’s Church: Built to Serve Albany’s Irish Population

June 3, 2011
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Published at HelloAlbany.com The 150-year-old Gothic church near Ten Broeck Mansion may have held its last service in 1993, but that doesn’t mean St. Joseph’s Church has lost its historical importance. Designed by famed church architect Patrick Keely, who built nearly 600 Catholic churches in the Eastern United States and Canada, St. Joseph’s Church...

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Popular Troy Attractions

June 3, 2011
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Published on HelloTroy.com Located in the Capitol Region of New York State, one could be forgiven for thinking that its close proximity to Albany means Troy isn’t a tourist destination in its own right. In fact, there are quite a number of popular Troy attractions. The city of Troy features numerous tourist stops, whether you’re spending a day...

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Top Troy Live Music Venues

June 3, 2011
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Published on HelloTroy.com One of the key features of any municipality of decent size is the number of live music venues. Sitting in the Capital Region, there are plenty of top Troy live music venues to enjoy. Here are some of the top Troy live music venues: Daisy Baker’s Fine Dining and Spirits Daisy Baker’s on Second...

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Best Troy Sports Bars

June 3, 2011
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Published on HelloTroy.com Between Troy’s location outside Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute inside the city, there’s no wonder that there would be a number of the best Troy sports bars from which to choose throughout the area. Of course, each location has its own personality and cuisine. Here are a few of the best Troy sports...

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Adirondack Museum: Mountain Wilderness Brought to Life Outside Albany

June 1, 2011
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Published on HelloAlbany.com About two hours north of Albany, in the heart of the Adriondacks, lies the Adirondack Museum, dedicated to the history, wildlife and people of the only mountain range solely in New York. The aptly named Adirondack Museum, which was granted accreditation by the American Association of Museums for the fourth time...

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Best Parks in Troy

June 1, 2011
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Published on HelloTroy.com Upstate New York features wide swaths of park land, including the best parks in Troy. With three major parks within the city limits and a state park not far away, your outdoor needs are sure to be met by the best parks in Troy. Frear Park Frear Park is a 247-acre...

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