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 or brew tour by visiting some of CNY's great beverage trails. Or consider checking out some of Brew Central's most notable events, like the Third Annual New York Craft Brewers Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 10. The Craft Brewers Festival brings together dozens of New York state's best breweries from every region featuring 125+ hard-to-find and award-winning beers.Not a craft beer connoisseur? Not a problem. The summer is a prime time to take advantage of the fresh food and locavore scene in Central New York. There are endless fresh fruits and veggies, unique brews and goodies, fantastic outdoor markets and food-focused festivals for you to explore. Upcoming Events: May 13 BOOTS N' HOLLOW II AT CRITZ FARMS Join in for a one-of-a-kind, can't-miss Critz Farms barn party! Enjoy fresh foods, unique brews and award-winning ciders! May 27-28 GRILLING 101: TASTE OF FLY CREEK SERIES The Mill's Chef feature their Apple Cinnamon and Vidalia Onion Barbeque Sauces and a Merlot Steak Sauce. Rubs and meat baths will also be demonstrated as an easy way to add flavor to grilled meats. Recipes and promotions are available. June 10 THIRD ANNUAL NEW YORK CRAFT BREWER FESTIVAL The Craft New York Brewers Festival will bring together up to 45 New York State Breweries from every region of the state featuring up to 130 hard to find
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
It's the sweetest time of the year, EscapeMakers! Every spring for a few short weeks, maple sugarmakers across the Northeast open the doors of their sugarhouses for maple weekends, inviting visitors to discover the sweet flavors and traditions involved in making maple syrup. Between Vermont and New York State, more than half of the country's maple syrup production takes place just a train ride away from NYC via Metro North Railroad or Amtrak! And with the days getting warmer, now is the time to start planning for your escapes to the long list of sugarhouses within reach. Vermont is the nation’s leading producer of maple syrup. Producing over 1.3 million gallons of syrup, Vermont generates 42% of the country’s maple syrup from more than 1,500 sugar houses statewide. In 2014, Vermont produced 1,230,000 gallons of the sweet, sticky goodness. Vermont Maple Open House Weekend takes place this year on March 25-26. The sites and activities at the many sugarhouses in the region range from tours to pancake breakfasts to maple tapping demonstrations to samples of maple syrup, candy, creams and more. Check out some hot spots like Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm, Corse Maple Farm, or Green Mountain Sugar House...or get the full list of all participating Vermont sugarhouses here and plan your maple weekend escape! New York is second leader in maple production in the USA, following Vermont. In 2014, New York produced 546,000 gallons of maple syrup, which makes up over 17% of the entire country's supply. With locations at approximately 160 farms and museums, Maple Weekend across New York State takes place March 18-19 and March 25-26. Visitors will find sugarhouse tours, free samples, activities and so much more! Check out Roxbury Mountain Maple in the Catskills (Sullivan County), or the Hudson Valley's White Oak Farm (Westchester County),
It’s the sweetest time of the year, EscapeMakers! Every spring for a few short weeks, maple sugarmakers across the Northeast open the doors of their sugarhouses for maple weekends, inviting visitors to discover the sweet flavors and traditions involved in making maple syrup. Between Vermont and New York State, more than half of the country’s maple syrup production takes place just a train ride away from NYC via Metro North Railroad or Amtrak! And with
Amtrak.com If you can not view this html email click here GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Summer Getaway Ideas by Amtrak! Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect Summer Getaways await you off Amtrak's Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! FOOD & WINE FEST! - June 25th-26th - Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey at the second annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. You will be introduced to some of the best wineries, breweries, distilleries, local artisanal food vendors, crafts and food trucks in NY State! STOP: Fort Edward + cab (21 mins.) STRAWBERRY FEST & CLASSIC CARS - June 26th - Visit the beautiful Lake Champlain region and stop by Crown Point Methodist Church, hosting its annual Strawberry Fest & Classic Car Show in Crown Point, NY. Enjoy live music, crafts, classic cars, and an abundance of strawberries! STOP: Port Henry + cab (5 mins.) I LOVE BBQ & MUSIC FEST - July 2nd-4th - Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the best show on barbecue returns to Lake Placid. This festival attracts competitors from across the country and continues to grow. Event days are filled with free samples, concessions, children's activities, live music and more! STOP: Westport, NY + shuttle (25 mins.) CHIP FESTIVAL - July 16th - Prepare your tastebuds for a legendary experience. Salty? Spicy? Cheesy? Potato? Corn? Thuck-cut? Razor-thin? No matter how you slice them, people love chips. Check out the 1st Annual Chip Festival in the birthplace of the potato chip: Saratoga Springs, NY! STOP: Saratoga + cab (10 mins.) BREW FEST - August 6th - The 2nd annual Plattsburgh Brew Fest will be held on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain. 40+ breweries, wineries and local restaurants. Grab some friends, grab some beers and enjoy the sunshine! STOP: Plattsburgh + cab
Amtrak.com If you can not view this html email click here GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Summer Getaway Ideas by Amtrak! Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect Summer Getaways await you off Amtrak’s Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! FOOD & WINE FEST! – June 25th-26th – Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey at the second annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. You will be introduced to some of the
