5 Car-Free Ways to See Adirondack Fall Colors!

You don't need to travel west to find wilderness! As a matter of fact you don't even need a car. At 6 million acres the Adirondack Park encompasses nearly the entire northern half of the state of NY and is greater in size than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Park combined. Our 5 favorite ways to explore the wilderness and see the stunning fall leaves this October Start on the train! If you're traveling from NYC, you can catch a train from Grand Central to Union Station in Utica NY. From downtown Utica, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad will …

Gateway to the Adirondacks

Oneida county is known for being the gateway to many things and the [Adirondack National Park]() is a primary example. Take the Adirondack Scenic Railroad …

Mine for Diamonds

Have you ever wanted to hunt for diamonds!? Herkimer Diamond Mines and Ace Diamonds both located off Rout 28 offer opportunity for prospectors. Learn the secrets of mining these diamonds before you go! Located within a half hour of the Inn, you can easily add mining for diamonds to your itinerary while staying in Up-state NY. …

Erie Canal

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 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 here in the city of Utica. Directions from the Inn to lock twenty. One of the drawing features of this historic site is the lock system that allowed boats to effectively travel over uneven terrain. A boat carrying goods or people would go into the …