• Ride along the Erie Canal Bike Trail as endurance allows. Some 350 miles of path cross through upstate New York, connecting visitors to the state's waterway past, with the canal connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie completed in 1825. Enjoy a walk, run, or bike ride on a path of stone dust and gravel.

• Experience the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Operating upon the historic New York Central Railroad between Utica and Lake Placid, this volunteer-operated station is one of the best ways to experience the sights of the surrounding countryside.

• Attend a thrilling theatrical performance at The Stanley Theatre. The Stanley Theater, opened as a silent-film theater in 1928 and characterized as "Mexican Baroque" in style, now presents live performances and offers guided tours of its structure.