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Dear EscapeMakers — In Central New York, take your pick from eight quaint counties that each offer amenities and activities worth experiencing. You deserve to treat yourself, and there’s no better place to do it than in the heart of New York State. Savor tasty flavors from one-of-a-kind restaurants, wineries and breweries. After enjoying some of CNY’s tastiest cuisine, consider tapping into Brew Central, America’s Craft Brew Destination. A great brewing tradition and current quality put

Thanks for attending our Country Fair Jamboree on Friday June 16th in Union Square, subscribing to our newsletter and entering to win a getaway. The winner of the 1-night Farm/Winery Getaway is ticket number 014343. If you are the winner, please contact us at 718-398-5766 for further instructions to redeem your prize!

  Dear EscapeMakers — Looking for things to do with friends and family in Pennsylvania? Sign up for their e-blasts and watch for their monthly overnight package deals available only to e-members! Luzerne County and the Northeast Pocono Mountains are less than 3 hours from NYC! So much to do – Rafting, Golfing, Hiking, Festivals, Biking, Family Fun, Local History…and so much more! UPCOMING EVENTS & PACKAGES: June 20-25th – Northeast Fair Visit this Pennsylvania

    Dear EscapeMakers – join us for our COUNTY FAIR JAMBOREE! Friday, June 16th at the Union Square GrowNYC Greenmarket, 10am-4pm! Pick up free info from us on local farms, wineries and craft beverage trails and also on where to go berry picking this summer!Our tourism partners include Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad, Luzerne County – Northeast Pocono Mountains of PA and Dutchess Tourism, Central NY, Westchester Tourism, Visit Ithaca, Sullivan County Visitor’s Association and the Great

 Escape to the Perfect: Summer in the Great Western Catskills Dear EscapeMakers — Just about two hours from New York City, find yourself in true farm country in Delaware County. Surrounded by the lush beauty of a rolling mountain landscape, it’s a wonderful place to experience the richness of New York’s agricultural tradition. Farmers welcome you to enjoy their bounty: visit their farmers’markets and farmstands, delight in farm-to-table dining, or experience an authentic farm stay.

Heading into the month of June, berry season is upon us in and around New York State! Plan a day trip or weekend getaway with family and friends and indulge in the juicy, sticky bliss of picking a bright red strawberry or a plump, ripe blueberry straight from the vine. This sweet season is fleeting, so check out a few spots near you in the list below and make your plans via Amtrak or Zipcar today!

  Dear EscapeMakers — Dutchess County offers 800 square miles of breathtaking vistas; fascinating historic and cultural sites; family-friendly activities; artisanal food and wine offerings; and olorful fairs and festivals. Sunset Sensations Wine & Food Events: Thursday, June 8 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie Now in its 12th year, Sunset Sensations guest chefs rotate creating three treats for you to sample, each paired with wines by area wine merchants. Stroll along the kitchen gardens hearing a

Hardscrabble Cider is a micro farm-cidery founded in 2014 in North Salem, NY. The cidery, currently the only one in Westchester, is the brainchild of three nature-loving brothers with firm horticultural backgrounds – Alex, Kevin and Ben Covino of Brewster, NY. Farmers, scientists and businessmen all around, the brothers found inspiration in the words of local hero, Theodore Roosevelt, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”; and (Mother Nature willing) apples

Head up to the Great Western Catskills in Delaware County for the 6th Annual Bovina Open Barn & Studio Tour. Meet the local artists, makers and farmers who make Bovina the perfect environment for creation and collaboration. Visit cometobovina.com to learn about the participating studios and farms, schedules and more. Video courtesy of Mark Foster of Foster Built Coffee. For more information on where to stay, eat and play while in the region, visit //www.greatwesterncatskills.com.

Dear EscapeMakers — Central New York is a great place to spend a weekend or a few days with the family, your significant other or a group of friends. Take the time out of your daily hustle and bustle to visit. Only a 4-hour drive from the city, there’s no excuse to miss out on all of the excitement that is offered in CNY! Take some time to try something different. Experience a unique wine