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Offering miles of light terrain that stretches across the center of upstate NY, the Erie Canal is a lovely avenue for both walking and bike riding. Visit the Aqua Vino [http://www.aquavinorestaurant.com/ordereze/default.aspx] for lunch or dinner to enjoy delicious food and canal-side dining. Take a walk after dinner beside the canal and visit Lock 20 found right...

Regularly holding family-friendly events and constantly educating, the Utica Zoo is an important part of our community. With hundreds of animals to care for and 30 acres of land to maintain, the zoo reaches out to the community for the support of volunteers and non-paid interns alike. However, as with any operation, they rely on the interest of visitors to help them...

This Gluten-free coffee cake is delicious, easy and sure to impress!Ingredients: Cake * 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted * 1 egg * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/4 cup honey * 1-1/2 cup blanched almond flour * 1 teaspoon cinnamon * 2 teaspoons baking powder * 1/2 cup coconut milk (Native Forest organic) * 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Topping * 1/2 cup blanched almond flour * 1...

If you have special dietary needs, you probably know how challenging it is to find what you need in a meal outside your home. You're used to packing food to bring along or going out of your way to find what you desire. Our goal is to make sure you don't have to do that when you stay...