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All the information is incredibly helpful. We will be visiting in a few weeks and will have a better idea about the areas and what we like.
This is the route we will be taking. Let me know what you guys think we ought to check out while in these areas. I have a map of things we want to see, including the falls around Ithaca, historical sites in Boston and Salem MA, etc...
We are going from Knoxville to Buffalo through Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We are going to see Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Then we are going to drive from Buffalo, through Rochester, to Ithaca to see the area, and then up to Syracuse. Then we will be going from Syracuse, through the Adirondacks, and over to Portland, ME. Then, from Portland we will be driving down to Boston to stay for a few days...and then we will head home.
Do y'all have any ideas of what we should see along the way?
Thanks for all of the helpful info.
Sounds good. If you are taking I-90 heading back, you may want to stop in the Albany area, if you want to. Same with the Amherst/Northampton area of MA as well. Of course this will depend on the amount of time that you have.
Another thing about up here is that each area has a unique specialty. For instance, besides Buffalo Wings, the Buffalo area has Beef on Weck. In Rochester, there's the Garbage Plate. In Syracuse, there's Salt Potatoes. Utica has East Utica Greens, Chicken Riggies and it is given credit for where Half Moon(aka Black and White) Cookies started in the US. Binghamton has Spiedies. You also have certain brands of certain foods that are regional. So, this trip may allow you to try foods you've probably have never heard of.
I would seriously recommend the Mass Turnpike rather than Rte 2 (I think it is) across southern Vermont and NH from NY to Boston/Maine. It's a scenic drive, but if you get behind a truck, it will labor up the hills and take a looonnng time. Been there, done that.
It's about 3 or 4 hours from Albany to Boston depending upon traffic. Your best bet is to book a hotel outside of Boston and take the T into the city. You can grab a sight-seeing trolley down at the harbor by the aquarium and Fanueil Hall to take you around to most of the other sights.
Another thing about up here is that each area has a unique specialty. For instance, besides Buffalo Wings, the Buffalo area has Beef on Weck. In Rochester, there's the Garbage Plate. In Syracuse, there's Salt Potatoes. Utica has East Utica Greens, Chicken Riggies and it is given credit for where Half Moon(aka Black and White) Cookies started in the US. Binghamton has Spiedies. You also have certain brands of certain foods that are regional. So, this trip may allow you to try foods you've probably have never heard of.
I understood Buffalo wings, beef on weck, and half moon cookies. Outside of that, I've never heard of anything else you said. Lol! East Utica greens, as in "greens' greens? The vinegary veggies like in the south? What are the other dishes you listed?
I understood Buffalo wings, beef on weck, and half moon cookies. Outside of that, I've never heard of anything else you said. Lol! East Utica greens, as in "greens' greens? The vinegary veggies like in the south? What are the other dishes you listed?
Among others and you have some regional restaurants and stores as well.
Also, culturally you will notice a Native American presence in parts of Upstate NY. So, that may be of interest to you.
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