The Galliano Club Thrillers is a series of four novels set in upstate New York. Readers will step back in time to 1926 and the era of Prohibition. And while the novels are fiction, the places and characters ring true. This is because the setting, the fictional city of … [Read more...] about Travel Guide to the “Galliano Club Thrillers,” Set in Upstate New York
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Interview with Carmen Amato on her historical fiction series, the “Galliano Club Thrillers”
After writing at least a dozen successful novels set in Mexico, author Carmen Amato has returned to her roots with the Galliano Club Thrillers. The four-book series is set in the 1920s in the fictional city of Lido, NY, a setting inspired by the author’s Central New York … [Read more...] about Interview with Carmen Amato on her historical fiction series, the “Galliano Club Thrillers”
15 Unique Things to do in Central New York
If you're looking for things to do in Central New York, you'll be thrilled to discover an endless list of unique attractions. You might take a nature walk around aquamarine lakes at Green Lakes State Park, tour a mansion where a utopian community once thrived, or snack on Turkey … [Read more...] about 15 Unique Things to do in Central New York
28 Best Things to do in Cooperstown, NY
When I think about things to do in Cooperstown, the first word that comes to mind is baseball. That’s because hundreds of thousands of fans descend upon this charming Upstate New York village every year to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. And … [Read more...] about 28 Best Things to do in Cooperstown, NY
33 Best Things to do in Utica, NY
If you're looking for things to do in Utica, NY, I guarantee you'll end up with a wide selection of activities to choose from. Exploring the food, history, and fine arts could take up many enjoyable days. There are also some incredible local breweries, a zoo, and a famous … [Read more...] about 33 Best Things to do in Utica, NY
How to Eat Like a Local in Utica, NY
When in Central New York, be sure to treat yourself to some of the famous local dishes in Utica. After a plate of spicy chicken riggies or hearty Utica Greens, topped off with a Halfmoon Cookie or pusties for dessert, you might never want to leave this upstate foodie … [Read more...] about How to Eat Like a Local in Utica, NY
Dine at These 11 Excellent Restaurants in Utica, NY
Dining at all of the phenomenal restaurants in Utica, NY would be an arduous undertaking, but it would sure be fun to try. A love of good food is ingrained in the culture in this Mohawk Valley city, and locals and visitors alike have endless culinary options to choose … [Read more...] about Dine at These 11 Excellent Restaurants in Utica, NY
Where to Buy the Best Upstate New York Gifts
[Updated October 17, 2022] Giving upstate New York gifts to your friends and loved ones means they'll receive treasured one-of-a-kind presents that are unlikely to be duplicated. It also makes it easier on you, the gift buyer. You can shop local, and small business … [Read more...] about Where to Buy the Best Upstate New York Gifts
The Best Italian Bakeries in Utica, NY
[Updated December 12, 2021] I'm going to be bold and say that the best Italian bakeries in Utica, NY are the best Italian bakeries there are. Period. Yes, they are that good and yes, I'm lumping them all together as the best because honestly, nowhere I've ever been does … [Read more...] about The Best Italian Bakeries in Utica, NY
The Transformation of an Upstate New York Military Base
In a small city in upstate New York, a sculpture garden sprawls across the landscape of a decommissioned air force base. The sculptures, 21 in all, are far enough apart that a map is useful to get from one to another. Pleasant walking trails lined with newly planted apple trees … [Read more...] about The Transformation of an Upstate New York Military Base