Day Trips Upstate New York

A Slice of Home B & B
178 N. Main Street, Spencer, NY 14883
Phone 607-589-6073
www.sliceofhome.com
Located near the Finger Lakes Bike Trail. We specialize in self tour planning, hiking, biking (try our bikes). Open year round. Children welcome.

Robert and Mary Carver King Nature Preserve
http://www.fllt.org/protected_lands/protected_lands1.php?id=39

From Route 79 southeast of Ithaca, do south (right) on Route 38 in Richford. Right after the village, at the "55 MPH" sign, turn right on Andersen Hill Road. This will make a right-angle turn to the west. About 0.3-mile up the hill, watch for the entrance (an old logging road) on the right.

161 acres of open fields and a mature hardwood forest. A tributary of the east branch of the Owego Creek runs through the property, forming a beautiful ravine with a series of small waterfalls and a steep slope of hemlock and yellow birch.

Robinson Hollow State Forest
1,937 acres. Located off Route 79, south of the Tompkins County border.

The high elevations of this state forest seem to hold snow very well when it has disappeared elsewhere.

To access upper reaches of the forest, head to Dryden, then south on Route 38, to Harford.

Turn left on Cheese Factory Rd., then right onto Beam Rd.

Follow to top. Four wheel drive may be required.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/37381.html

Chenango Canal Association
PO Box 125
Bouckville, NY 13310
315-893-7910

www.chenangocanal.org
The summit of the historic 168-year old Chenango Canal in Bouckville has a 5-mile walking trail on the original towpath that was used by mule-drivers (hoggees). The canal is spring-fed and still has water in it. The Canal Cottage Museum, featuring reprints and descriptions of historic local pictures from the late 1800’s - mid-1900’s, is open from May - October and is located on Rt. 20 and Canal Road in Bouckville. Entrances to the canal include Woodman Road, off of Rt. 46, near Rt. 12B; the corner of Rt. 46 and Canal Road; stairways on Canal Road near the Bouckville Mill and across from the Bouckville Antique Center. and the corner of Canal Rd. and Elm Street in Bouckville. Sponsored by the Chenango Canal Association, Inc.

Heritage Farm, Inc.
See Map 3599 State Route 46
Bouckville, NY 13310
315-893-1889
Fax: 315-893-7945

www.heritagefarminc.org

htgfarm@dreamscape.com
Heritage Farm is a not for profit agency which serves individuals with developmental disabilities.

Services offered include; day habilitation, supported work, service coordination, respite and a six week summer program for school aged children. Heritage Farm is a not for profit agency

Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center
See Map 5520 Bellinger Rd.
Cazenovia, NY 13035
315-440-7601

The Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center, Inc. (FREE Center) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education on renewable energy sources and technologies. Started as a grass-roots organization to share information about the Fenner Wind Farm, the FREE Center draws thousands of people to tour the wind farm each year, and continues to offer educational opportunities for municipalities, school districts, organizations, and individuals on the benefits of using renewable energy technologies including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and others.

Anglers’ Bay Cottages
See Map 812 Route 49
Cleveland, NY 13042
315-675-3662
We offer a relaxing setting for the perfect family vacation or an exciting fishing trip! One & two bedroom cottages with fully equipped kitchens, color cable TV, AC, decks, Picnic tables with umbrellas, and fire boxes. Also available is a boat launch, docks, bait/tackle shop, gasoline, electric at docks, boat rentals, ice and firewood

Airborne Adventures Ballooning, Inc.
See Map 6255 Haslauer Road
Munnsville, NY 13409
315-495-6544
www.flyairborne.com

Providing hot air balloon flights for up to 5 passengers at a time, morning or evening, weather permitting. Also offering: tethered balloon rides, balloon walks, aerial advertising, school demonstrations and speaking engagements.

Wildlife Museum at Morrisville State
See Map Bicknell Hall
Morrisville, NY 13408
315-684-6390
Unique collection of over 60 North American and African Big Game mammals. African art, ivory, and tribal objects. Soapstone carvings from North American Eskimos. Open during the academic year.

Vernon Downs
See Map 4229 Stuhlman Road
Vernon, NY 13476
315-829-3400
www.vernondowns.com
With the excitement of harness racing, the thrills of video gaming machines in our smoke-free facility, fine food and spirits and the newly remolded, 167-room, all-suite Hotel; Vernon Downs is filled with action.

Antiques and Collectables Show Information
Date:   Saturday, July 11, 2009 -
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Phone:   315-893-7497
Address:   Sylvan Beach Village Park
Main St   in Sylvan Beach, NY 13157

Art Rocks
6/25/2009 - 9/2/2009
Location: At Village of Clinton
9 1/2 East Park Row - Clinton, NY, 13323
Description:
Now through September 2, you can "just look" or bid on your favorite hand-painted Adirondack Chair.

These new chairs are transformed by local artists and are available at auction.

You can get a bid form from the store or business where the chairs are..

32nd Annual Utica Boilermaker 7/12/2009
Location:
Saranac Brewery Corner of Court & Varick St. - Utica, NY, 13502 (800-765-6288)
The Boilermaker Road Race is the best 15K in the USA! Established in 1976, the Boilermaker has been selected by Runners World Magazine and Roadrunners Clubs of America as one of the top races in the country. Check out the 2009 schedule; a weekend's

Jefferson County’s annual summer fair

Jefferson County’s annual summer fair is the longest continuously running fair in the United States! The 192nd annual fair is July 14-19 at the fairgrounds off Coffeen Street, Watertown.

The fair celebrates Jefferson County’s rich agricultural history, with daily 4-H and livestock shows. Come walk through the barns and see the award-winning animals up close!

Entertainment is on tap ever day, including circus performers, daredevil motorcycle riders and – of course – midway rides and games.

Our Beautiful Old Fashioned Covered Bridges truely amazing make a visit before they are gone forever.

NEWFIELD BRIDGE

Samuel Hamm & Sons, David Dassance, and Patchen Parsons built this bridge in 1853
It is the oldest surviving covered bridge still open to daily vehicular traffic.
Located in the Town of Newfield, east of State Route 13 in the Village of Newfield. It is over the west branch of the Cayuga Creek and a single span of 115 feet of Town truss. A Laminated arch was added in 1972 when Milton Graton re-built the bridge.

Directions to the bridge:
Follow the signs on State Route 13, either northbound OR southbound, as you approach Newfield. The bridge is in the center of the village and well marked.

SALISBURY CENTER
Salisbury Center Bridge was originally constructed in 1857 at the home of Alvah Hopson, due to his ailing health. The bridge was later moved to its present location (one of the first pre-fab building projects?) It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1978. The bridge is located in the Village of Salisbury Center over Spruce Creek.
Directions to the bridge:
Turn off State Route 29 and State Route 29A onto Water Street, by the Library - be sure to see the stained glass window, representing the bridge, at the Library if time permits. Signs clearly mark the way.

HYDE HALL
The Hyde Hall Bridge was originally constructed in 1823 and is the oldest surviving bridge in New York State. Built by Master Carpenter Cyrenus Clark, with assistance from local carpenter Andrew Alden and stone mason Lorenzo Bates, it is registered on the National Register of Historic Places

Located in the Glimmerglass State Park over the Shadow Brook off County Route 31, south of State Route 20. It is 53 feet long and built with a Burr Arch truss. It is still in its original location and has always been a private bridge.
Directions to the bridge:

From East Springfield on State Route 20, go south on County Route 31 to Glimmerglass State Park. Enter the park (they usually do charge admission) and the bridge is approximately 1/4 mile on your right. There is NO PARKING at the bridge, be prepared to walk a little bit.

Jay Bridge
Jay Bridge was originally built in 1857 by George M Burt. It is listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places and has been approved for the National Register of Historic Places once it is put back across the Ausable River (it is currently setting in a field by the river).
Located in the Town of Jay, east of State Route 9N on County Route 22 It is the only covered bridge in the Adirondacks, a Howe truss. It was over the east branch of the Ausable River but is being replaced by a new concrete/iron bridge.
Directions to the bridge:
In Jay, turn east at the park. A sign points the way and in a few yards you will come to the bridge in a field.

BLENHEIM BRIDGE
The Blenheim Bridge was built in 1855 by Nicholas Montgomery Powers, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of October 15, 1966.
It is located in the Town of Blenheim on State Route 30 in North Blenheim. It is over the Schoharie Creek and is a "double-barreled" or has two separate lanes. This bridge is used on the NYSCBS Logo as it is the longest single span bridge in the world (at 228 feet) and one of only six remaining bridges in the world with two separated lanes.
Directions to the bridge:
Just off State Route 30 at the north end of North Blenheim

For more on our covered bridges visit this link

http://www.coveredbridgesite.com/ny/ny_cov_h.html

LightHouses

Here is my list of Lighthouses to see and some to tour.

Some of these are Privately owned so raod view only . I did try to list for you

what is up to enter or road view Privately owned. Some of these you can drive to easilly to enjoy

taking a photo of them . Happy Lighthouses

Here is a List of Lighthouses to visit here in New York State

Fort Niagara (NY 8)
latitude 43º 15' 42.51"N longitude 77º 3' 27.47"W
Built in 1872 out of local limestone, this is no longer in use (thus the trees which conceal it pretty well from the water). It was taken out of service in 1993.
Take the Robert Moses Parkway as north to the Fort Niagara State Park.

Thirty Mile Point (NY 9)
June 16, 2002
latitude 43º 22' 29.7" N longitude 78º 29'9.1" W
This light was in use from 1875 to 1958 when it was replaced by a steel tower nearby (no picture available)
Take Lake Road (NY 18) east from Fort Niagara 30 miles to Golden Hill State park

Braddock Point (NY 10)
June 16, 2002
This is now a private residence, so viewing is limited.
It's nearly a duplicate of a light that was in Cleveland OH from 1829 to 1895.
The original tower was 110' tall, but had extensive damage so the owners only restored the essence rather than the complete tower.
North of Rochester, take the Lake Ontario State Parkway east to NY 222 (Lighthouse Road). Turn left on Clearview avenue and you'll find the light on the lake side.

Charlotte-Genesee (NY 11)
1822 Lighthouse
November 23, 2001
latitude 43º 15.' 9.7" N longitude 77º 36' 38.5"W
This lighthouse is on the west side of the Genesee River at its connection to Lake Ontario. It is built on the site where Indians used to camp and where the William Hincher family settled in 1792

Oswego West Pierhead (NY 15)
April 11, 2006
latitude 43º 28' 23.8" N longitude 76º 31' 0.3" W

Selkirk (Salmon River (NY 16))
April 11, 2006
latitude 43º 34' 26.5" N longitude 76º 12' 8" W
If you're interested, this light (and the adjacent Marina) is for sale. Note that it has the original "bird cage" housing for the light. All the other lights were upgraded in the 1850's, but since this light was decommissioned in 1858, it was not upgraded. (To get here, follow NY 3 to County Road 5, the go to the end.)

Stony Point (NY 17)
April 11, 2006
latitude 43º 50' 20.8" N longitude 76º 17' 56.4" W
Once again, this light is now a private residence. It was erected in 1869 (replacing a light built in 1830) but deactivated in 1945. From NY 3, take Military Rd on the south side of Henderson Harbor to Lighthouse Road. (As you might expect, take this to the end.) Don't confuse this with the Stony Point on the Hudson River

Galloo Island (NY 18)
latitude 43º 53' 16.7" N longitude 76º 26' 43.3" W
The island is about 12 miles from historic Sackets Harbor, New York, about 10 miles from Henderson Harbor, New York

Tibbett's Point (NY 20)
April 11, 2006
latitude 44º 6' 2.3" N longitude 76º 22' 13.8" W
This light marks the entrance to the St. Lawrence River. There was a light here in 1827 made out of rubble stone, this light was erected in 1854.

Cape Vincent Breakwater (NY 21)
April 11, 2006
latitude 44º 7' 10.3" N longitude 76º 19' 56" W
Once (?-1934) mounted on the breakwater of Cape Vincent, this light has now been moved to front the village offices. It can easily be seen if one takes route 12E into Cape Vincent

Sunken Rock (NY 24)
latitude 44º 20' 45.8" N longitude 75º 54' 40.4" W
This lighthouse can be seen from the shore in Alexandria Bay. The lighthouse can also be seen from tour boats out of Alexandria

Sisters Island (NY 25)
latitude 44º 24' 50.4" N longitude 75º 50' 42" W
Tours are now offered to Singer Castle, which is located downriver from Sisters Island, so the tour boats must pass by the lighthouse

Ogdensburg Harbor (NY 27)
latitude 44º 41' 52.3" N longitude 75º 30' 12.3" W
From NY-37, exit onto NY-68 (Canton St.). From Canton Street, turn right onto State Street to the riverfront. Turn left on Riverside Avenue and drive one block to a park. The lighthouse is on the opposite side of the Oswegatchie River

Verona Beach (Sylvan Beach)
1918. Active; focal plane 88 ft (27 m); occulting white light. 85 ft (26 m) unpainted round concrete tower with gallery, mounted on a square 1-story concrete equipment room. A photo is at right, Lighthouse Digest has a February 2001 article on the Oneida Lake lighthouses
The town has paved the entrance to the station and a provided small parking lot for visitors. Located off Forest Avenue between 3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue, west of NY 13, in Verona Beach. Site open, tower closed. Owner: New York State Canals.

Frenchman's Island
1918. Active focal plane 123 ft (37.5 m); occulting white light. 105 ft (32 m): 20 ft (6 m) steel skeletal tower mounted atop an 85 ft (26 m) unpainted round concrete tower with gallery; no lantern. In 2008, New York State Parks reopened the island to the public; it had been closed for years due to frequent vandalism. Located atop a knoll at the west end of the island, about 5 miles (8 km) east southeast of Brewerton.
Accessible only by boat; there are distant views from Lower South Bay on Lakeshore Drive off NY 31 on the south side of the lake, but only the very top of the lighthouse can be seen. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site manager: New York State Canals. ARLHS USA-1045.

Brewerton Range Rear
1918. Active focal plane 92 ft (28 m); continuous red light. 85 ft (26 m) unpainted round concrete tower with gallery; no lantern. The Lighthouse Digest article of February 2001 has a photo (it's the second of the two photos in the article), Dennie Orson has a 2007 photo, and Marinas.com has aerial photos. Located on the north bank of the Oneida River close to county road 37 just west of US 11 in Brewerton. In 2004 the town of Hastings began development of the area around the lighthouse as the Oneida River Park; plans include a small museum in the base of the tower. A Google satellite view shows some improvements in the area. Site open, tower closed. Owner: New York State Canals. Site manager: Town of Hastings. ARLHS USA-1042.

Western New York State Fun Spots To Visit

Here are some fun family places to spend the day out seeing new things as a couple or as a family.

The places are all centrally located currently in Western NY region.

I am working on lists for Eastern and Northern and Southern Regions of New York State.

Panama Rocks Park

Chautauqua's Wonder of Nature

The 2009 Season: May 9 - October 18

http://www.panamarocks.com/

DIRECTIONS: FROM BUFFALO

Drive time from downtown Buffalo, or
from the Walden Galleria, is about 90 minutes.

Take the I-90 West to Westfield [EXIT 60].
Turn left on NY 394. Go through Westfield and Mayville.
About 2-3 miles south of Mayville, turn right on County Route 33.
[At the corner is Andriaccio's Restaurant, and a school.]
Go south to Panama on County Route 33 [10 miles].
In Panama you will come to a flashing light.
THERE IS NO SIGN AT THE LIGHT
Turn right at the light, onto NY 474 West.
Go less than 1/4 mile. Turn left onto Rt. 10 West. Drive up the hill, and turn left at the park entrance.
[Panama Rocks is less than 1/2 mile from the light.]

While in the area give this place a try

Lucy-Desi Center

300 North Main Street

Jamestown New York 14701

1-877-582-9326

http://www.lucy-desi.com/

Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse, NY
Follow Interstate 90 west, toward Erie, PA. Exit at Exit 59, Dunkirk-Fredonia, NY and follow Route 60 south to Jamestown. Once you enter the city limits, you will be on Main Street. The Lucy-Desi Museum, Desilu Playhouse and Lucy-Desi Center Gift Shop are at the intersection of Main and Third Streets.

Not far from here is Naval & Military Park

One Naval Park Cove •

Buffalo, NY 14202 • (716) 847-1773

http://www.buffalonavalpark.org/index.html

Marine Corps Memorabilia World War I to Present
Ex-POW Memorabilia
Contributions of African-Americans to Our Country's Military Heritage
Women in the Military
Polish Armed Forces
Destroyer Escort Sailors
Vietnam Veterans
Models of Military Aircraft World War II to Present
Western New York Medal of Honor Recipients

Explore & More Children's Museum

300 Gleed Ave

East Aurora New York 14052

For the kids to have a fun day give this a try

http://www.exploreandmore.org/about.aspx

The museum has over 5,000 square feet filled with hands-on exhibits and exploration.

Its program schedule includes on-going activity days and celebrations for the general public.

There are specialty programs at the museum for students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, scouts and preschool students. We also present programs in schools and libraries throughout the region. The museum ensures that all children have access to the wonderful learning opportunities we present through a free admission fund and free or discounted programming.

Buffalo Zoo

300 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
Phone: 716) 837-3900
Fax: 716) 837-0738

http://www.buffalozoo.org/news.html

Buffalo, NY– Help show your support for the animals at the Buffalo Zoo by buying them lunch !

During the month of June, while at the Zoo, you can add $1 to your gift, food or membership purchases at the Zoo.

All proceeds will benefit the Adopt an Animal program and go toward the purchase of food for the Zoo’s animal residents.

Visitors can “buy the animals lunch” at the Zootique Gift Shop.

The Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride

Lockport, NY

on the Erie Canal, is just a 20 minute drive from Niagara Falls via Route 31 East

http://www.lockportcave.net/

Lockport Cave

Off the beaten path enjoy this outing it offers the public an exciting 70-minute guided tour through America’s past.

You will explore the historic Erie Canal Locks 67-71, constructed in 1838.

You will also view ruins from an earlier industrial age, walk safely through a water tunnel that was blasted out

of solid rock in the 1850s, viewing stalactites, flow stone, various geological formations and artifacts left behind by

the men who built the tunnel in the early days of the Erie Canal. If you are lucky you may even find a fossil or two.

Old Fort Niagara

P.O. Box 169 Youngstown, NY 14174-0169

tel 716.745.7611 fax 716.745.9141

http://oldfortniagara.org/visit/admissions.php

Feel the Fury visit Old Fort Niagara

See the Events page for Monthly Shows

Old Fort Niagara - Preserved as they stood in the 1700's when France and Britain controlled Niagara, the Fort's structures include the oldest building in the Great Lakes.

The site of historic battles and sieges, trading and conquest, Old Fort Niagara is an exciting place where the past lives on.

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, New York 14211
Phone: (716) 896-5200
Toll Free: (866) 291-6660
Fax: (716) 897-6723

http://www.sciencebuff.org/

Directions to the Museum:

The Museum is located at 1020 Humboldt Parkway directly off the Best Street Exit from the Kensington Expressway (Route #33). Ample parking is always free in the lot adjacent to the Museum.

IF DRIVING FROM THE WEST:
Turn right off of the Best Street Exit.
Make a quick left into the parking lot.
Make another left at the stop sign.
Keep driving until you see the Buffalo Museum of Science. The museum is right next to the school.

IF DRIVING FROM THE EAST:
Turn left off of the Best Street Exit.
Make left at second light into parking lot.
Make left at the stop sign.
Keep driving until you see the Buffalo Museum of Science.
The museum is next to the school.

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DIRECTIONS: FROM BUFFALO

While in the area give this place a try

Lucy-Desi Center

Directions to the Museum: