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Art is everywhere in Ulster County as Opus 40 encompasses 26
hectares of natural beauty. Explore the forested paths and bluestone
quarries of this world-famous sculpture park with the crown jewel
being the 2.6 hectares of remarkable earthwork sculptures. Many have
described the work of pioneering artist Harvey Fite as North America's
Stonehenge!
Rockland County may be nestled in the southern corner of the
Hudson Valley Region but it is worth the trek across the Empire
Corridor for the second-largest park in the state! Harriman State Park
is home to over 350 kilometres of hiking trails. You will feast your eyes
on brilliant lake vistas, tackle twists and turns with some of the best
mountain biking trails in the area and unleash your inner daredevil
as you seek out the park's abandoned mines. To boot, the county is
also home to the longest shared bicycle and pedestrian pathway in the
entire United States, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
All that adventure will certainly work up your appetite and what
better place to go than New York State's oldest tavern! The '76 House
has been restored to its former glory when it was the place for Patriots
to meet during the American Revolution. Step into history as
preserved artifacts adorn its walls, including the original watercolour
of Benedict Arnold turned upside down by George Washington himself
upon learning his friend betrayed him. This rich history adds to the
ambience as you indulge in impeccable eats including not just hearty
pub meals but exotic dishes such as alligator, wild boar and Faroe
Island salmon.
While these Upstate New York destinations are all incredible in
their own right, there is plenty of ground to cover. Whether you take
these recommendations or throw caution to the wind, adventure
awaits around every turn in Upstate New York.
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TRAVEL PLANNER
For trip planning to Upstate New York, visit
goadirondack.com, tourcayuga.com, visitfingerlakes.com,
visitulstercountyny.com, explorewatkinsglen.com,
explorerocklandny.com, visitstlc.com and
waynecountytourism.com
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