Activities in New York State
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Tasting Room
Once synonymous with beachy hideaways, Long Island is now famous for its great grapes. Over the past three decades it has transformed from one lone winery to a thriving industry that takes up more than 3000 acres of land. If you want to taste the wine without the travel, head straight to the Tasting Room. You can sit in the 1860 store, with its original tin ceiling, tin walls and wood floors, and sip on the best from all the local vineyards.
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Palmer Vineyards
Mainly, the North Fork is known for its unspoiled farmland and wineries - there are close to 30 vineyards, clustered mainly in the towns of Jamesport, Cutchogue and Southold - and the Long Island Wine Council provides details of the local wine trail, which runs along Rte 25 north of Peconic Bay. Try Palmer Vineyards for tasting.
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Uncle Sam's Boat Tours
Uncle Sam's Boat Tours has several departures daily for its recommended two-nation cruise (visiting both the US and Canadian sides of the river), which allows you to stop at Boldt Castle and ride back on one of its half-hourly ferries for free.
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TI Adventures
TI Adventures rents kayaks and runs white-water rafting trips down the Black River. Such activities are also organized by several companies in Watertown, a sizable city half an hour's drive to the south.
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Maid of the Mist
The traditional way to see Niagara Falls is on the Maid of the Mist, a boat cruise that’s ferried soaking visitors into the rapids right below the falls since 1846.
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Olympic Sports Centers
Parts of the Olympic sports centers are open to visitors, including ice arenas, a ski-jumping complex and a chance to bobsled with a professional driver.
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Roosevelt Baths and Spa
The only remaining bathhouse - the first was built in 1784 - is the Roosevelt Baths and Spa.
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Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
For those seeking more of an adrenaline rush, check out Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
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Niagara Helicopters
For those seeking more of an adrenaline rush, check out Niagara Helicopters
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Town Tinker Tube Rental
For a lazy outdoor day, head to Phoenicia to go inner-tubing down the Esopus Creek, which flows near Rte 28. Town Tinker will provide life jackets, tubes and transport back to your car.
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Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl
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Belleayre Beach
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Delaware & Ulster Rail Line
In Arkville, take a scenic ride on the historic Delaware and Ulster Rail Line.
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Rainbow Air Helicopters
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Wölffer Estate Vineyards
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Pugliese Vineyards
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Pindar Vineyards
An iconic spot for vino guzzling, Pindar retains the original flavor of North Fork wine, for it was here that the island's boutique industry began back in 1979. What was once a mere 30 acres of farmland has blossomed into vineyards and orchards as far as the eye can see (500 acres and counting) – guided tours and weekend live music (in summer) are the norm.
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Pelligrini Vineyards
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Peconic Bay Winery
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Paumanok Vineyards
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Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards
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Lenz Winery
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Duck Walk Vineyards
Proudly boasting an array of award-winning wines, Duck Walk is the brainchild of one of the founders of Long Island's small wine industry. The first location, housed in a chateau-style building, is in Water Mill, the second location is on the North Forks, encircled by acres upon acres of white grapes. Live weekly jam sessions are a popular occurrence.
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Bedell Cellars
A family-owned and operated estate that prides itself in sustainable harvesting and production practices. With over 30 years of experience, this is one of the most established wineries in the region, and is often considered the benchmark for North Fork grape growing. Don't miss the tasting room - one of the best on the Eastern Seaboard.
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