Day Trips from New York Capital Region


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Published: May 7th 2011
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Sprinkler Fun in Rutland TownSprinkler Fun in Rutland TownSprinkler Fun in Rutland Town

Playing with the little kids (and watching them play) is part of the fun in Rutland, VT. It the quintessential All American home town.
We live in New York's Capital Region by happenstance of birth and employment; we stay here (Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany County areas) on purpose. Surely we remain primarily because of family and friends; but we also love the area and what it offers including its proximity to some very cool destinations a day or so away.

So many "quality of life" features lend them selves to tourism; and vice versa! Theatres, parks, galleries, quaint boutiques, sweet small towns, restaurants great and small, street fests, art shows, athletic events and sports venues from rivers and lakes to race courses and sports make up the fabric of where we live and why we love it here.

Photos comprise much of this entry - at the end you will find there is a second page of photos - hope we are not boring you with our vaca "slide show." Every destination in this crazy quilt of a photo piece is within a half day's drive of HOME. So, let's all go out and take a ride!
Here are some restaurants to add to the "best bet" list:
KARAVALLI - Indian Restaurant - Latham, NY - Wes highly recommends this - it's on our
Mr. Ding a LingMr. Ding a LingMr. Ding a Ling

It was a very summery "Americana" day in Rutland.
short list for a visit soon!
SCCC Casola Dining Room - German week - white table cloth three course meal for two $47 including a $3 corking fee - so nice to chat with the student waiters. Nice local art on the walls including the wonderful fabric art of Peg Foley.
Chez Pierre - Wilton, Saratoga Springs - Every year to celebrate their anniversary month - April - Chez Pierre has a $19.47 pix fixe three course dinner including wine in addition to their regular fine menu. The complimentary pate and baguettes are to die for.



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Antiqueing in Fort Ann, NYAntiqueing in Fort Ann, NY
Antiqueing in Fort Ann, NY

Zita gave Vivian her first lesson in antiqueing - Vivian bought a hat for Julie or one of the other American Girl dolls for $2 (it was marked $3). Talk to her about negotiating a deal.
Antique Shop Fort AnnAntique Shop Fort Ann
Antique Shop Fort Ann

It was a carfull of girls - Tricia was driving - she isn't an antiquer; but accomodated our wishes to stop at this wonderful shop that we have passed literally hundreds of "non-girl" trips to Rutland. Very worthwhile.
Ballston LakeBallston Lake
Ballston Lake

So nice to have great neighbors like the Vanderwerkers who stopped to give us our first boat ride of the year in their pontoon boat. Our boat was still in storage.
Old MontrealOld Montreal
Old Montreal

Montreal is another of those great road trips from the Capital Region. The Coughlins had a great time here during spring break.
Swinging at the Ranch in WhitehallSwinging at the Ranch in Whitehall
Swinging at the Ranch in Whitehall

The splendid view is of the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Anvil Inn, Fort Edward, NYAnvil Inn, Fort Edward, NY
Anvil Inn, Fort Edward, NY

We stopped here to watch the Kentucky Derby when Super Saver took the roses. We were on our way from Vermont; had miscalculated our time; and unfortunately missed a Derby Party at the Connolly's in Quaker Springs!
Docksider, Glenn Lake, NYDocksider, Glenn Lake, NY
Docksider, Glenn Lake, NY

This is a fun spot on our way home from Rutland. Good food, friendly service, nice view and seasonal patio dining room.
The Algonquin, Bolton Landing, NY The Algonquin, Bolton Landing, NY
The Algonquin, Bolton Landing, NY

The view from the boat when we were leaving to go back to Dunham's Bay.
Anniversary Party, The AlgonquinAnniversary Party, The Algonquin
Anniversary Party, The Algonquin

Always fun and good food at the Algonquin in Bolton Landing on beautiful Lake George.
Showing Great Form at Galway Golf CourseShowing Great Form at Galway Golf Course
Showing Great Form at Galway Golf Course

The shot was a good one - the course looks a little rough; but this was early in the season. This is such a nice, convenient, inexpensive little course - playing 9 on a par 3 is tops for me.
At PicoAt Pico
At Pico

We are really good at "day tripping" to the Rutland, Killington, Pico area. On this day we zipped to the lounge at Pico just to meet up with our friends Paula and Doc and their children and grandchildren and Beth and Chris and the boys. We ordered take out to eat at Beth and Chris's and were home by 10pm. Perfect day trip.
Lake Lonely SunsetLake Lonely Sunset
Lake Lonely Sunset

This view would include one of the greens at Saratoga National if there were more available light.
Crowd Gathers Around for Historic Tour of Upper Union St., SchenectadyCrowd Gathers Around for Historic Tour of Upper Union St., Schenectady
Crowd Gathers Around for Historic Tour of Upper Union St., Schenectady

This is a gem of a retail/service business/residential neighborhood.
Bella Rosa BoutiqueBella Rosa Boutique
Bella Rosa Boutique

This charming consignment shop in Mechanicville has great clothes. Great way to recycle. Get Green, Get Fashion! Wes's grandfather once ran a "lunch cart" from this location and my grandfather ran McMahon's Cash Market right across the street.
Dinner for Four; Jonesville Country StoreDinner for Four; Jonesville Country Store
Dinner for Four; Jonesville Country Store

The food is great - the atmosphere is country store - we were surrounded by a pastry case, a deli case, and shelf after shelf of gourmet items. A guitarist played the blues sometimes accompanying himself on the "mouth organ." Beer & Wine and a nice show by local artists in the gallery upstairs.
Cape Cod VistaCape Cod Vista
Cape Cod Vista

This is a view from a summer house in East Falmouth.
The Outhouse at the Peony FarmThe Outhouse at the Peony Farm
The Outhouse at the Peony Farm

This is functional and, despite the normal association with outhouses - it's sweet - a vase of fresh peonys, some potpourri to scoop into the "opening," art, curtains and more home decor accessories adorn the interior.
Yellow PeonyYellow Peony
Yellow Peony

This very rare yellow peony was among the visual treats at Frost Hill. Other varieties included a studding coral peony, tree peonies which had past their blooming period, Japanese peonies, old fashioned double peonies and pure and simple single petal peonies. That spicy fragrance was everywhere.
Gazebo at the Frost Hill Peony FarmGazebo at the Frost Hill Peony Farm
Gazebo at the Frost Hill Peony Farm

Frost Hill, with it's gardens brimming with early, mid-season, and late peonies and Japanese Iris is in Belmont, VT - not far from Rutland; but far, far from the madding crowds. Worth the trip. Lovely little garden shop, too.


6th April 2013
"Right to Dry" Clothesline - Weston Country Store

Have they succeeded?
We wer in Weston in 2008 on our holiday from the Netherlands and saw the banner of the Orton family have been succesful with their campain. Did the law stay as it was??

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