New York State prepares to host a season of festive events
With the winter holidays on the horizon, New York State is preparing for a season full of festive events. Here are some of the winter activities and deals that travellers can expect this season.
Lights on the Lake, Onondaga NY
Lights on the Lake is a two-mile-long drive-through show featuring towering holiday displays at Onondaga Lake Park taking place November 25, 2009 - January 10, 2010 from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. every night including holidays. For more information visit lightsonthelake.com.
Candlelight Tours and Twelfth Night At Van Cortlandt Manor
Experience the late 18th century celebration of "Twelfth Night". The candlelit festivities begin with a visit to the home of one of the wealthiest families of the post-Revolutionary War era. Guests will also experience a celebration at the Manor’s ferry house and dance to the lively strains of a fiddler and drink a toast to the season. The celebration will be held on December 12, 19 and 26 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. For more information visit hudsonvalley.org.
Santa Train Excursions at Medina Railroad Museum, Medina NY
Santa Claus is hosting train rides along the Historic Erie Canal. Guests will pass through small villages viewing the sparkling lights and festive scenes of the season and then take a tour of the railroad depot museum. For reservations and more information visit railroadmuseum.net.
Wonderland of Lights, Utica NY
Each year in Utica, NY the light show attracts more than 30,000 delighted children and adults and raises thousands of dollars to support the Resource Center for Independent Living. Open November 25-January, the light show is once every night except Christmas Eve from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on the Masonic Care Community Campus. For more information visit wonderlandoflights.org.
Lyndhurst Mansion, Tarrytown NY
Guests can pay a visit to the historic mansion and enjoy Lyndhurst in its full winter fairy tale beauty with live music and hot mulled cider amid the lavishly decorated rooms. Reservations required. The mansion is open December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Saturday from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.; Sunday from 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. For more information visit lyndhurst.org.
New York State features 11 beautiful regions with exciting attractions that span from landmarks such as Niagara Falls, and Allegany State Park to family friendly treasures like the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and the Museum of Glass in Corning. Whether it’s stimulating outdoor activities, culinary wonders or the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies, New York State offers diverse and dynamic activities and attractions for all travellers. For more information visit nylovesu.co.uk.
