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1. Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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3. Fort Ontario

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. George Eastman House

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5. George F. Johnson Carousels

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6. Harriet Tubman Home

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7. Lester Park

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8. The Sembrich

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9. National Bottle Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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12. National Toy Hall of Fame

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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13. National Warplane Museum

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14. Old Erie Canal Heritage Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Old Fort Niagara

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16. Seneca Iroquois National Museum

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17. Finger Lakes Cider House

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. The Wild Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions

19. Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

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20. Adirondack Experience

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Beautiful nature abounds in Upstate New York; not only is the area home to several stunning mountain ranges, but it also offers sparkling rivers, caves, lakes, cascading waterfalls, and miles and miles of hiking trails.

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