by Chris Clemens Though cobblestone buildings do exist in other parts of the country, you’ll find over 80% of them within a 75 mile radius of Rochester, New York. These unique structures are just one of the things that make the region so uniquely beautiful. Constructed with smooth, rounded stones found throughout the area, cobblestone […]
by Chris Clemens Rochester, where I live, is lucky enough to have one of the highest concentrations of coffee roasters in the state. So, I’m a bit spoiled at home. But, finding great coffee on the road can be tough. That’s why I think seeing the Third Wave coffee trend expanding into rural parts of […]
by Chris Clemens So much of what happens on this blog requires a deep amount of research, time spent with tours and sometimes interviews and then putting it all together in a (usually poorly) written post for you guys to read through. I love walking through the charming, quaint towns of Upstate. Seeing the old […]
Spotted Duck Creamery in Penn Yan provides one of the most unique frozen treat experiences you can find in Upstate. by Chris Clemens The rural roads that connect Keuka and Seneca Lakes in Yates County are now home to one of the most unique roadside treats in the Finger Lakes, and possibly even in the entire U.S. […]
Since this writing was first published, the author has created an entirely new website dedicated to finding nonalcoholic options in the Upstate New York region. For more on nonacoholic options in the region, visit nonrocaholic. For an updated list and map of Keuka Lake options visit the Keuka Lake Nonalcoholic Trail. by Chris Clemens Keuka […]