Want to Escape the City? Visit Long Island

Want to escape the hustle & bustle of the city? Visit Long Island.

Just across the bridges of New York City, Long Island’s Suffolk County offers visitors a memorable Island getaway.

Whether you choose a barefoot walk on the beach; an adventuresome climb atop a lighthouse; an afternoon sampling the latest vintages at one of more than 30 wineries; or a visit to a famous historic site, there’s a lot to discover onLong Island.

SuffolkCounty’s ocean beaches are among the best inAmerica. So first and foremost, pack your bathing suit. The world-renownedHamptonsalone occupied two of the top 10 spots in Dr. Beach’s annual listing ofAmerica’s best beaches.

InSuffolkCounty, there’s so much more to enjoy beyond our beaches. Visit the birthplace of Walt Whitman, or exploreLong Island’s Revolutionary War history on the Washington Spy Trail. DiscoverLong Island’s rich maritime history at a maritime museum, or visit a whaling museum. Take in the splendor of mansions and museums hearkening back toLong Island’s Gilded Age, including theVanderbiltMansion.

Explore our country’s rich aviation past at theAmericanAirpowerMuseum. Or view an extensive collection of horse-drawn carriages and other historical items at the Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages

There’s plenty of fun for kids inSuffolkCounty, too. Our Long Island Game Farm, a fish hatchery and Atlantis Aquarium are just some of the attractions waiting to charm them. And our sprawling Splish Splash water park offers cooling excitement on a hot summer’s day.

Call 1-877-386-6654, ext. 272 or visit www.discoverlongisland.com/tg272 for more information or to order a free Travel Guide

All Aboard! Visit Medina Railroad Museum in NY State

Medina Railroad Museum State - The Largest Railroad and Toy Train Museum in NY State

Located in the old New York Central freight depot in Medina, NY, the Medina Railroad Museum is the largest railroad and toy train museum in NY State. The depot was built in 1905-06 and is the largest wood-frame freight house ever built by the NY Central Railroad Company.

The museum features the world’s largest collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia known to exist under one roof. See the longest HO-Scale model train layout and diorama all on one floor, an immense 204 ft. by 34 ft.

Enjoy our several family-friendly special events throughout the year. In May our Day Out with Thomas and in the Fall our Winery Trains, our Fall Foliage Trains and the magic of the Polar Express. Kids of all ages love the experience of this museum all year round.

Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Avenue, PO Box 136
Medina, NY 14103 USA
585-798-6106
www.railroadmuseum.net

Dutchess County, New York

Enjoy adventures in history, culture and arts, and the culinary arts! An abundance of historic landmarks, exceptional restaurants and natural scenic beauty makes Dutchess ideal for day trips or longer getaways. Stroll the Walkway Over the Hudson, 200 feet above the Hudson River. Dine at five Culinary Institute of America restaurants. Golf at 16 championship courses. Tour Gilded Age mansions and historic homesteads at riverfront estates of FDR, Vanderbilt and Samuel Morse, lavishly decorated for the holidays. Explore the arts at Dia:Beacon, Vassar’s Loeb Center and Bard’s Fisher Center. Bring together family and friends to visit a farm and cut your own Christmas tree. Browse in Rhinebeck, Millbrook and Beacon antique shops and art galleries. Rekindle the romance at a B&B. Drink it all in! Tour and taste at wineries and farm markets. Dutchess County Simple and Sophisticated. You Deserve Dutchess. 90 minutes from NYC. www.DutchessTourism.com

Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center

Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center is a year-round resort nestled in the rolling hills of Wyoming County in Western New York State. Byrncliff offers an 18-hole golf course, a full service restaurant, overnight lodging, cross-country ski/snowshoe trails, an outdoor pool with mini-golf course and entertainment.

Experience the beauty of the country and the warm hospitality of Byrncliff. Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center has 24 traditional rooms and one suite for your lodging convenience. Visit for the day or stay overnight. You won’t have to worry about a thing when you take advantage of an all-inclusive stay and play golf package or a stay and ski package. Visiting family, friends or just passing through? Then reserve a room at The Byrncliff Inn.

If you haven’t discovered Byrncliff yet, now is the time.

Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center

2357 Humphrey Road

Varysburg,  NY 14167

585-535-7300

Medina Railroad Museum

Located in the old New York Central freight depot in Medina, NY, the Medina Railroad Museum is the largest freight depot museum in the country. It was built in 1905 and is one of the largest last surviving wooden freight depots in theUnited States.

The museum features the largest collection of artifacts and memorabilia known to exist under one roof. See the longest HO scale layout and diorama all on one floor, an immense 14ft. by 204ft. You can also browse our lovely gift shop.

During the holidays, enjoy the magic of the Polar Express. Read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a treat and a special gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas!

Medina Railroad Museum
PO Box 136 / 530 West Avenue
Medina, NY 14103  USA

585-798-6106

www.railroadmuseum.net

Plan your next New York vacation to Holiday Valley's summer golf course.

In summer the snowy slopes of Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York give way to a lush 18-hole golf course, perfect for a golf vacation. The par 70 “Double Black Diamond” course is challenging with breathtaking scenery from every hole. The entire course has been redesigned with the addition of many new tees and bunkers, relocated and improved ponds and other elements that make the course more interesting, more fun and more playable.

The course-side Inn at Holiday Valley, the new Tamarack Club Condo/Hotel and Holiday Valley Rental Properties offer golf packages with power cart, arrival gift and club cleaning and storage. Spa treatments, additional golf and meals can be added. Both the Inn and Tamarack feature an indoor/outdoor heated pool, an outside hot tub, a cedar sauna and an exercise room. The elegant Falling Waters Spa inside the Tamarack Club is a wonderful way to relax after a day on the links and the lively John Harvard’s Brew House features craft beers along with hearty lunches and dinners.

Ellicottville is the center of many social activities and it offers a mouth watering blend of fine restaurants, interesting shops and night life. Ellicottville also plays host to several weekend music and arts festival and sporting events through the spring, summer and fall.

Holiday Valley Resort

Rte. 219 and Holiday Valley Road

Ellicottville, NY 14731

716-699-2345

www.holidayvalley.com

The colors of summer in New York will never look so beautiful than when you're on your next family vacation in Amish Country.

Tired of the drab colors of winter… dead grasses, bare trees, snow laden gray skies and dirty snow banks? Well it’s time to put a little color back in your life as you discover the beauty of Summer along the Amish Trail.

Our back country roads are a kaleidoscope of color and activity during the spring months:  Farm animals with their young grazing in fields of new green grass. Yellow daffodils and red tulips blooming in lovingly tended Amish gardens. Amish farmers out plowing their fields with teams of work horses under sunny blue skies. Fluffy pancakes dripping with golden maple syrup from a local sugar shack. Hedges of fragrant purple lilacs bordering rough split-rail fences. Amish roadside stands and shops overflowing with fresh homegrown red strawberries and rhubarb, golden peach jam, colorful handcrafted rugs and quilts, woven baskets, handmade furniture, fun wooden toys and yummy goats milk fudge.

All this and more is waiting for you to experience. The colors of summer never looked so good as along New York’s Amish Trail during your next family vacation.

Amish Trail

1-800-331-0543

716-358-9701  ext. 208

WNYAmishTrail.com