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Chimney Bluff State Park
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Chimney Bluffs State Park: Lake Ontario

BySharon Williams May 27, 2019July 17, 2020

Are you looking for the perfect place to be physically distant but still get out and explore a beautiful place? If you live near Rochester, New York, you have access to one of the most beautiful places in America! Located about an hour between Syracuse and Rochester, NY right on Lake Ontario you can find…

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Staten Island Ferry
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What to Know about the Staten Island Ferry

BySharon Williams February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Hoow can you see the Statue of Liberty when you are short on time and want to save on the ticket price? Did you know you can take the Staten Island Ferry from downtown Manhattan and enjoy an amazing view of Manhattan and Brooklyn as well as Lady Liberty without paying a dime? Here are…

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Learning about Susan B Anthony:  Rochester, NY
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Learning about Susan B Anthony: Rochester, NY

BySharon Williams February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

When we take a road trip, we are always on the lookout for places to stop and stretch that let us learn something historical about the area. Last summer when we were driving through Rochester, NY we saw a sign that told us that Rochester was the homeplace of Susan B Anthony for 40 years…

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How to Enjoy Niagara Falls
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How to Enjoy Niagara Falls

BySharon Williams June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

Have you ever visited Niagara Falls? On our recent Summer road trip, we took the time drive up to the American side of Niagara Falls and show the kids this amazing landmark. We have been to Niagara Falls many years ago and were surprised at the crowds on this visit. If you are planning to…

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Brooklyn Promenade
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New York City Travel Tips

BySharon Williams June 2, 2018June 2, 2018

Are you planning a trip to New York City for the first time? Navigating the city for the first time can be a bit intimidating but with a little bit of planning and willingness to ask for help, you can have a great experience and see the sites! Here are some helpful New York City…

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STatue of Liberty from Brooklyn Promenade
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8 FREE Things to do in New York City

BySharon Williams May 22, 2018May 22, 2018

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to take my daughter to New York City for a weekend conference. We didn’t have long to sightsee, but we definitely packed in a lot of memories. If you are planning a quick trip to the Big Apple, then take a look at this list of FREE…

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Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown New York
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Visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame

BySharon Williams April 1, 2018April 1, 2018

Are you a baseball fan? Do you know every baseball player’s name, their stats and what teams they have played on? Think you know all about Babe Ruth?  Have you ever thought about who was the tallest player who ever played or where baseball originated?  Recently our family took a road trip and toured the…

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New York City Walking Tour (p1)
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New York City Walking Tour (p1)

BySharon Williams August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

Are you ready for a New York City Walking Tour?  Have you been thinking about visiting Manhattan?  My daughter and I had the opportunity to take an amazing mother-daughter trip to New York City last year!  We’re ready to share our tips (and tons of pictures) from our 2 day adventure in the Big Apple….

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