Fenimore Art Museum – Cooperstown, NY

Fenimore Art Museum – Cooperstown, NY

Fenimore Art Museum presents a perspective on the heritage and history of America through art and is housed in an elegant 1930s neo-Georgian mansion on the western shore of Otsego Lake. The beauty of the museum setting is matched by the quality of the collections it...
Willard Memorial Chapel – Auburn, NY

Willard Memorial Chapel – Auburn, NY

Willard Memorial Chapel is an extremely rare example of the work of Louis C. Tiffany and Tiffany Glass and Decoration Co. in that it is the only complete and unaltered Tiffany chapel known to exist. Included in the Tiffany interior are 14 opalescent windows, a rose...
Darwin Martin House – Buffalo NY

Darwin Martin House – Buffalo NY

The Darwin Martin House is widely considered one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s finest Prairie Houses – a signature work from the early years of his celebrated career. The multi-structure estate (1903-05) designed for Darwin D. Martin is a masterpiece of 20th century...
AKWAABA – Rochester NY

AKWAABA – Rochester NY

AKWAABA is a troupe of actors/guides who present stories of those who were running to freedom on the Underground Railroad, and brings these historical sites and events to life. They narrate the histories of sites and the memorials established to those who created our...
POST TOUR – Oslo, Norway

POST TOUR – Oslo, Norway

August 5 – 8, 2025 Welcome to Oslo, Scandinavia’s architectural gem! Embark on a serene exploration of Oslo, where the gentle embrace of nature and the grandeur of architectural accomplishments weave together in a display of urban sophistication. This journey...
Woodbury Commons Outlet Shopping, NY

Woodbury Commons Outlet Shopping, NY

Woodbury Commons is the world’s finest outlet shopping – and that’s not an exaggeration.  There is a reason why, even though they are located 1 hour from NY City, nearly 40% of all their business are from international guests and tour groups. Ann Taylor, Armani,...
Hudson River Cruises

Hudson River Cruises

Hudson River Cruises get you up close and personal so you can see the history and beauty of both New York City and the Hudson Valley from a completely different perspective. New York City – Sail up close to the Statue of Liberty or under the Brooklyn Bridge. Marvel at...
Marble Collegiate Church, NYC

Marble Collegiate Church, NYC

With a ministry beginning in 1628, Marble Collegiate Church’s current structure was built in 1854 and served as the base from which Dr. Arthur Caliandro and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, one of the greatest religious figures of the 20th Century, launched...
Glimmerglass Opera Festival – Cooperstown

Glimmerglass Opera Festival – Cooperstown

Glimmerglass Opera Festival is an internationally renowned summer opera/music festival, featuring four innovative new productions each year – nestled by Otsego Lake near Cooperstown. It is the second-largest summer opera festival in the United States. Surrounded by...
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC

Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the US with the most significant collection and is actually very accessible to specialized tours and educational programs focusing on specific eras and genres of art. Represented in the permanent collection...
What I Found Across New York State – Part 1

What I Found Across New York State – Part 1

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, Hudson Valley

Caramoor International Music Festival, Hudson Valley

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...