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Upstate New York Guide

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Upstate New York with our comprehensive guide, curated to ensure an exceptional experience from start to finish. Discover hidden gems and culinary delights at renowned restaurants, indulge in thrilling activities amidst stunning landscapes, and rest assured with top-notch care and services throughout your stay. Whether you're craving outdoor adventures or gourmet dining, our guide has everything you need to make the most of your Upstate getaway

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Interior of a retro-style diner with red booths, a long counter with bar stools, pendant lights, and customers ordering food.

Miss Monticello Diner Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon & Coffee

Plate of Indian curry with rice and naan bread garnished with cilantro.

Front Street Cafe Family run Indian food & Great breakfast

Illustration of a blue bird standing on a ground with a beige background and radiating lines behind its head.

The Heron Date night, great drinks & dinner spot

A large white multi-story house with a porch and a rusted metal roof, surrounded by green trees and a landscaped outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

Kenoza Hall Lake view restaurant - delish food

Exterior of a restaurant named Fox N Hare with an open entrance, blue outdoor tables and chairs, and a person walking inside, with an 'Open' sign outside.

The Fox & Hare. Saus/Burgers and Beer

‍ ‍Benji & Jakes‍ ‍

Try “The big Poppy Pizza” & Classic Directions

Bar area with wooden stools and a large mirror behind the counter, labeled 'Conover Club' in white text.

Conover Club Brunch, Cocktails & Cupcakes

Exterior of a café named "Fogwood + Fig" with a large illuminated sign, an "Open" sign, a white door, and a small outdoor seating area with two metal chairs and a table.

Fogwood + Fig

Vegan lunch & Dessert treats

Eat & Drink

Chalkboard sign with a cartoon squirrel wearing a cap, standing next to a mushroom, and the text 'Forage Pizza'.

‍ ‍Forage Pizza‍ ‍

Best Wood Oven Pizza

Hummingbird silhouette with leaves and curved lines on a window with curtains and trees outside.

‍ ‍The Eldred Preserve‍ ‍

Fancy date night !

Red and gold sign for Waterwheel Cafe Bakery Bar, featuring a drawing of a waterwheel and a building.

The Water Wheel‍ ‍

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner & amazing Bakery

‍ ‍Directions

A gray building with large windows, featuring signs for 'Old Road Street' and 'Wilson.' A small seating area with pink and blue benches is outside. There is a handicap parking sign and blue markings on the parking lot in front.

Cafe Wren - Gorgeous coffee/pastries

Coffee, Tea & Grocery

Forestburgh General - Yummie sandwiches

Shoprite Matamoras - Fresh produce

Two Brothers Bakery - Bread & Dessert

A two-story white building labeled 'Bethel Country Store' with American flags, colorful peace sign signs, and decorated with pink and green flowers outside.

Bethel Market Cafe - Gorgeous Cakes

Better Worlds goods/books/drinks

Pecks Market - Groceries, Bakery and meats

Local nest NYC

Local Nest - Gorgeous coffee/pastries