See how the invention of glass revolutionized the world, relive the days of the Erie Canal at the Erie Canal Museum. and explore a historic Fort overlooking the Great Lake. Whether your interest is science & technology, architecture, political figures, military battles, lighthouses or shipwrecks - New York State's historic attractions and museums will get you going down the Path through History !
Many important cultural achievements and strategic military engagements occurred here over the past three hundred years, and the historic Cities & Towns in Upstate New York are filled with some of our Nation's finest treasures.
See Military Reenactments during the Summer months at Fort Ontario in Oswego
Find Cultural Attractions by Region & Town
It's All Aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
The Adirondacks
Hop aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad at Utica Station or Thendara Station to enjoy a nature excursion guaranteed to reawaken all of your senses.
1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse
The Finger Lakes
The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse serves as an educational historic site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1833 Buffalo Lighthouse
Niagara-Western NY
This iconic 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse was first lit in 1833 and served until 1914 and was the second of four lights marking the main entrance to Buffalo Harbor.
1890 House Museum
The Finger Lakes
Located in the heart of downtown Cortland, this lavish 30-room mansion showcases parquet floors, jewel-like stained glass windows and period room settings.
Adirondack Artists Guild
The Adirondacks
Located in the heart Saranac Lake village, the gallery showcases unique, one-of-a-kind artworks in oil, watercolor, acrylic, photography, fiber art, ceramic art, and jewelry.
Adirondack Cruise and Charter Co.
Capital-Saratoga
Adirondack Cruise and Charter Co. features a wide variety of ticketed cruises from sunset and foliage cruises to elegant dinner cruises on Saratoga Lake and Fish Creek.
Have Fun at The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
The Adirondacks
Christened "the best of its kind in the world," The Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake is an "Adirondack Must-See."
Adirondack Hatchery
The Adirondacks
Located approximately 12 miles from the village of Saranac Lake, this facility specializes in rearing landlocked Atlantic salmon for statewide distribution.
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
Capital-Saratoga
Along with information, the Visitors Center has a variety of permanent displays exploring the history of Albany from 1609 to present day and more...
Albany Institute of History & Art
Capital-Saratoga
The Institute’s museum and library holdings documents the life and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley region from the late 17th century to present day.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Niagara-Western NY
This vibrant museum in the heart of Buffalo’s cultural district has been collecting and exhibiting art since 1862.
See All Things Oz at the Wizard of Oz Museum in Chittenango
Central New York
The museum is home to thousands of pieces of memorabilia and collectibles related to the popular MGM movie, "The Wizard of Oz"
