2007-08 marks the 30th anniversary of I LOVE NEW YORK, the iconic brand that sparked a multi-billion dollar tourism industry in New York State. The original I LOVE NEW YORK campaign was launched in 1977 as a way to increase tourism in the state. Read more »
Winemaking in the Finger Lakes Wine Country doesn’t stop during the winter freeze as ice wine is produced from grapes that have frozen on the vine. Though these dessert wines are high in sugar content, they’re refreshing rather than cloying because of their high acidity. Read more »
Most of the artisan cheeses sold by Saxelby Cheesemongers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side are made at farms less than a day’s drive away from the city. Shortly after opening in 2006, Anne Saxelby, the owner of Saxelby’s, started monthly (or thereabouts) “A Day-A-Whey” Sunday outings to the cheese belt surrounding New York City. Read more »
There are three ski fields — Windham Mountain, Hunter Mountain and Putnam County — just a few hours out of Manhattan. The family-friendly Windham Mountain, just 118 miles out of New York City, houses 42 ski trails and is serviced by eight lifts. Aside from skiing, the vast expanse Read more »
Tourism is a gigantic economic engine, but many people don’t fully appreciate how pervasive its effect is. In New York State, for example, tourism is a $43 billion industry. This under-appreciated element in the economy is a classic example of a win-win proposition that benefits everyone its touches. Read more »
Fourth Graders can ski or ride free at 29 New York Resorts this Winter, when accompanied by a paying adult, with a Ski & Ride Passport available through Ski Areas of New York. The yearly Passport, which was first established for the 2000 season, costs $19 and can be used at participating resorts. Read more »
For over 20 years, Rochester’s Nancy and Alan Cameros have researched and collected exceptional Native American pottery by the finest contemporary and historical artists of the Southwest. Today that collection has grown to over 200 works. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning will host more than 100 of these pieces Read more »
