Dear EscapeMakers -- Looking for the perfect city escape this spring? Look no further than the Central New York Vacation Region. Just a few short hours from NYC, find eight counties of fun to explore. Kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the region while strolling along the Erie Canal and watch as it comes to life with blooming flowers and flowing streams. More experienced adventurers will find their thrills on over 350 miles of hiking trails extending throughout the region. Unwind at the end of a long day, watch the sunset and try your hand (or eyes) at birdwatching. As the region springs to life, farm fresh produce is harvested and delivered straight to your plate at one of many farm-to-table restaurants in Central New York. Taste the difference that fresh makes as local restaurateurs craft seasonal dishes to please your palate and create an experience like no other. Farm fresh doesn't stop at the table, it's in their breweries too! At Brew Central, they take "seasonal"seriously and craft beverage fans will taste the difference in quality offered at one of many farm breweries in Central New York. From Madison County's Empire Farm Brewery and Good Nature Farm Brewery & Tap Room to Onondaga's Local 315, fresh can be found in every single sip. So what are you waiting for? Make your escape to upstate New York and see what’s putting Central New York back on the map! Upcoming Events: April 21st 10am Fly Creek Cider Run The sixth annual Cider Run, featuring run for the fun of it and support the Susquehanna Animal Shelter. This sixth annual 10K, 5K run/ 3K walk race is open to adults and children with special give-aways plus a glass of Fly Creek's Hard Cider upon completion. Registration is required, and all
Dear EscapeMakers — Looking for the perfect city escape this spring? Look no further than the Central New York Vacation Region. Just a few short hours from NYC, find eight counties of fun to explore. Kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the region while strolling along the Erie Canal and watch as it comes to life with blooming flowers and flowing streams. More experienced adventurers will find their thrills on over 350 miles
Dear EscapeMakers -- Surrounded by the beauty of the Hudson Valley, Westchester County offers a bounty of activities this fall for your next adventure. Captain Lawrence Brewery is home to an incredible selection of locally produced beers. Take a Brewery tour and learn about the brewing process from start to finish. Tours are offered on Saturdays & Sundays and end with a delicious sampling of beer that has not been poured in the beer hall yet. (Car-less travelers: Take Metro-North to the Peeksill station where cabs wait to meet each train. The Brewery is a 5-min. cab ride away). Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture is the perfect place to visit during the fall season. Take a tour, explore the farm and get a closer look at the animals being raised and the vegetables being grown on the farm. (Car-less travelers: Metro-North offers a travel package to Stone Barns with Zipcar! ). Be prepared to be scared! Horseman's Hollow returns to Sleepy Hollow for highly entertaining haunted mayhem this October. Enjoy Sleepy Hollow's premier haunted attraction in the heart of the village. Tickets sell out, so get yours now! (Car-less travelers: Take Metro-North to the Tarrytown station where cabs wait to meet each train. The cab ride to Philipsburg Manor, home of Horsesman's Hollow, is approximately 5 min.). FOLLOW WESTCHESTER TOURISM ON:
Dear EscapeMakers — Surrounded by the beauty of the Hudson Valley, Westchester County offers a bounty of activities this fall for your next adventure. Captain Lawrence Brewery is home to an incredible selection of locally produced beers. Take a Brewery tour and learn about the brewing process from start to finish. Tours are offered on Saturdays & Sundays and end with a delicious sampling of beer that has not been poured in the beer hall
