Health, History & Horses — that’s the motto of Saratoga Springs, and it gives a broad hint of what makes this place so special. Saratoga Springs is a lovely town of about 25,000 residents and is home to several mineral springs (health), a Revolutionary War battlefield (history), the country’s oldest […]
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The New York Adirondack mountains are acclaimed for their abundant natural beauty and tons of recreation opportunities. In addition, there are a number of places that figure prominently in American history. Listed here are 10 historical destinations in upstate New York where the past really comes alive for visitors. These
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Many know Lake Placid as the home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Winter sports is certainly one of its claims to fame and continues to be. But the village of Lake Placid offers so much more to visitors: a beautiful, quaint town surrounding tranquil Mirror Lake, awesome views
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There’s no denying that travel plans have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a terrible year for so many — in so many ways. Fortunately, we learn more about mitigating the virus each month. Another positive is that we are able to track outbreaks across the country —
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This article was updated in November 2023. Take a walk through history in Philadelphia, and you’ll appreciate this vibrant city where much of our country’s early history began. The largest city in the mid to late 1700s, Philadelphia was colonial America’s commercial and social hub and the birthplace of the
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