New York State and the Northeast – it’s my passion and my job to know the possibilities about the areas of New York State and the Northeast. On a perfect October day I was surprised as I road the train (AMTRAK) from Albany to Buffalo across New York State....
Caramoor International Music Festival can be called a Garden of Great Music. Since 1945 visitors have delighted in exceptional music—from classical to opera to jazz—and the enchanting garden setting that makes Caramoor such a unique and treasured resource. With its...
Berkshire Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden in Stockbridge, MA. The public display gardens are both functional and ornamental, and are among the oldest in the US. Their collection of more than 3,000 species emphasizes plants that are indigenous to or...
The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. It has been important in developing and collecting modernist art, and is often identified as the most influential museum of modern art in the world. The museum’s...
The Old North Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and the oldest active church building in Boston. It is also the place where Paul Revere’s famous “One if By Land, Two is by Sea” signal is said to have been sent. Inside the church is a...
Looking at the Finger Lakes NY from the air, the 11 lakes look like fingers. On the ground, they create stunning vistas and fertile land for vineyards. From the pristine lakes, gorgeous waterfalls, and magnificent parks to the charming villages, one-of-a-kind museums,...
Berkshire Theatre Group is the premier performing arts organization in Western Massachusetts. BTG encompasses 5 theaters in 3 towns throughout Berkshire County. During the summer actors from Boston and NYC, as well as throughout the US, come here to hone their craft....
The Clark Art Institute has built upon an extraordinary group of works to become one of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment. The Clark Art Institute is best known for an...
Across New York State, as the train passes through pastoral splendor and exciting cities (Utica and Syracuse) you find yourself in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region: eleven finger-like lakes that are home to some of the country’s best wineries & restaurants....
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the Museum comprises 25 interconnected buildings that house 46 permanent exhibition halls, research...
Hancock Shaker Village began in the Berkshires, when nearly 100 Believers consolidated a community on land donated by local farmers who had converted to the Shaker movement. The community had peaked in population with more than 300 Believers. The Shakers developed a...
A Five-Week Long Garden Party from the end of June to the beginning of August! With 14 garden walks and tours (including America’s largest – Garden Walk Buffalo), weekday Open Gardens, speakers, workshops and a Front Yard Garden Competition, this festival of 1,000...
