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Niagara Falls, New York and Ontario: Seeing the Falls from both the American and Canadian Sides

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Harry Kline

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Published on 01-04-2012 01:20 AM

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48 miles, about 10-12 hours

Niagara Falls has been attracting tourists for decades. It is a is a favorite destination for honeymooners and families because there are many attractions at the falls that are inexpensive or free. This article provides insider tips about the best places to catch the views that have made the Niagara River and her many falls an iconic tourist destination. And the best part, ...

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Lake George, New York to Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Adventure in the Adirondacks

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Mike O'Brien

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Published on 09-30-2011 12:21 AM

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208 miles, about 10-12 hours

With clean cobblestone streets and eclectic architecture framed by rivers, Montreal is urban beauty at its finest. Montreal is less than 50 miles from the New York state line, so if you take a road trip up to the Paris of North America, you can meander through the Adirondack Mountains, jump-off ...

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Yonkers to Cold Spring, New York: Yankee Stadium to the Hudson Valley

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Dennis Goza

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Published on 10-10-2010 12:15 AM

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41 miles -2 to 5 hours

Following the Hudson River just north of New York city will provide a surprisingly scenic tour, and one that encompasses a great deal of history and folklore in a relative short drive that includes restored mansions, preserved historic architecture, folklore, two military academies, and the legacy of some imaginative ...

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Geneva to Seneca Falls, New York: A Day Trip in the Country

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Published on 07-01-2010 01:18 AM

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98 miles - About 8-10 hours

More than a dozen wineries, twenty or more cataracts and waterfalls, scores of lakes and ponds and one of the very best routes for catching the fall foilage bloom have made this drive in upstate New York a favorite for generations of New England road trippers. Along the way ...

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New York City, New York to Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Published on 06-13-2010 12:29 AM

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New Jersey,

Pennsylvania,

New York

158 miles - 6 to 8 or more hours

Get ready to hop-scotch across three states, and on the way discover some great shopping, a trip to a state capital and an exciting journey back to our nation's earliest days. The trip ends where you might well become the big winner ...

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Albany to Ticonderoga, New York: A Visit to the Empire State

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Published on 05-07-2010 01:45 AM

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105 miles – 3, 4 or perhaps 5 hours or more

This trip is not only scenic, but lots of fun. Starting in Albany, hop on Interstate 87 and head north. You will likely be tempted to make lots of stops along the way, just to enjoy the view. Road trippers will discover towns that offer history lessons, horse racing, balloon rides and more. The gorgeous Adirondack Mountains await ...

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