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The Benjamin Hotel in New York City – Pet Friendly Paradise in Midtown

Lauren Bassart — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:11:05 +0000

In the heart of New York Cities Midtown is a hotel that takes the term “Pet Pampering” to a whole new level. The Benjamin Hotel was Zoe’s first stay in the city and I have to admit, she seemed to be very happy about it. The hotel is definitely a pet- friendly paradise as far […]

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Appreciating Western Art at the Rockwell Museum Corning NY

Kenin Bassart — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:08:33 +0000

Located in a quaint little downtown district, the Rockwell Museum in Corning, NY brings a taste of the American West to the Finger Lakes. Founded by Bob and Hertha Rockwell along with a group of art appreciators from the Corning Glass Company, the original Rockwell Museum opened it’s doors in the mid-1970’s. The collection however, quickly […]

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Hiking the Tanglewood Nature Center Elmira, NY

Lauren Bassart — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:58:22 +0000

There is no better way to take in the beauty of Upstate New York than to take a nice leisurely hike. While visiting the Finger Lakes, we decided to soak up some amazing views while getting our heart rate up a bit. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to get outdoors than the […]

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Oak and Vine at Springside in Auburn NY – Fine Dining with Casual Flair

Lauren Bassart — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:16:55 +0000

The Oak and Vine Restaurant at Springside in Auburn, NY is a must-visit if you are in this area of the Finger Lakes. Stepping into the adorable restaurant was the best way to unplug from a day of long travels. The grounds were beautiful and lush and the dining area was cozy and inviting, but […]

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Cultivating History at the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum

Kenin Bassart — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:52:43 +0000

Despite the fact that I was born and raised in Miami, Fl, which is one of the nations largest cities, I seem to have a fascination with agriculture. More specifically, I have an obsession with antique agricultural equipment and farming implements. Maybe it’s the fact that the closest I ever came to a farm growing up […]

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Flying High at the National Soaring Museum on Harris Hill in Elmira, NY

Kenin Bassart — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:45:01 +0000

For aviation enthusiasts the words Harris Hill and soaring have long been synonymous. That’s because the small city of Elmira, NY is home to the one of the country’s largest manufacturers of gliders. On top of that, Harris Hill has also been the site of countless national and international soaring competitions. Being lovers of all […]

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Getting Nerdy at the International Motor Racing Research Center Watkins Glen, NY

Kenin Bassart — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:48:21 +0000

Watkins Glen, NY has a long and deep automotive racing history. The city has gone from hosting the towns first road race back in 1948 to hosting global events at the Watkins Glen International Speedway. It’s only natural then that Watkins Glen would be home to the International Motor Racing Research Center. Motor Racing first came […]

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Carnivorous Bikers and Bountiful Beer at Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse, NY

Lauren Bassart — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:45:29 +0000

Dinosaur BBQ restaurant in Syracuse is a well-known biker bar that serves great grub and the beer flows freely. My kind of place. We didn’t ride over here (we took the much more boring form of transportation also known as walking), but we did come across too many motorcycles to count parked all around the […]

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Funk N Waffles – Best Breakfast in Syracuse, NY

Lauren Bassart — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 21:00:57 +0000

Waking up in Syracuse, NY I had one thing and one thing only on my mind…breakfast! After a night of beer tasting and exploring the city I woke up famished. Every person in Syracuse seemed to have the same recommendation for a good hearty hangover cure, and that was Funk N Waffles. I was a […]

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The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum – A Tribute to an American Pioneer

Kenin Bassart — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:45:09 +0000

While the Wright Brothers clearly own the title for successfully completing the first controlled flight, there are quite a few other pioneers in the aviation space that arguably deserve as much, if not more recognition, for their efforts in making flight a human possibility. Glenn H. Curtiss is one of those men, and a trip to […]

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