ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012 - (Page 30)

CHAUTUAQUA INSTITUTION, CHAUTAUQUA DELAWARE AND ULSTER RAILROAD, ARKVILLE SARATOGA SPA GOLF CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK CITY (continued from page 28) Uber-Adventure Pump up your getaway with adventure sports like biking down Whiteface Mountain, climbing ancient cliffs in the Shawangunks, hang gliding above the Finger Lakes, or soaring over Letchworth Gorge in a hot-air balloon. Get a lift at Howe Caverns’ new High Adventure Park or the Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course, with giant Tyrolean ziplines, suspended bridges, swings, slides and an aerial surf board. Greek Peak’s new Adventure Center, in the Finger Lakes, and Holiday Valley’s Sky High Adventure Park, in Ellicottville, feature mountain coasters that zigzag, spiral and whoosh down the mountains. B&Bs and other lodging are located close to the trails. Hundreds of campgrounds, both public and private, combine rustic natural beauty with modern amenities. North-South Lake, the biggest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Preserve offers hiking, kayaking and marvelous views. For more on state parks, see page 36. Ski slopes in the Catskills and Adirondacks become cool mountain bike trails offseason. Ride through miles of shady woods and sun-kissed vineyards in the Finger Lakes. Along New York’s historic canals, miles of former tow paths have been transformed into bike routes (see page 34 for more on the NYS Canal System). Bike along tree-lined lanes in a Victorian village at the Chautauqua Institution, a summer haven for the arts. The more you bike, the greater the discoveries! Windham Mountain, a Catskills resort, has an Adventure Park featuring a sideby-side racing zipline. On New York Zipline adventure tours at Hunter Mountain, the longest and highest zipline in North America, summit “zips” thrill even the most die-hard adventure seekers. Want a unique aerial experience in Manhattan? Flying lessons with Trapeze School New York, located in Hudson River Park (May-October), include show-stopping views of the Statue of Liberty and the river. Register at newyork.trapezeschool.com Minor League/Major Fun For classic summer fun, catch a Minor League baseball game. Many hometown ballparks feature theme nights and post-game fireworks, family-friendly entertainment that’s easy on the budget. Teams across New York include the Brooklyn Cyclones, Staten Island Yankees, Long Island Ducks, Hudson Valley Renegades, Tri-City ValleyCats, Syracuse Chiefs, Binghamton Mets, Auburn Doubledays, Batavia Muckdogs, Buffalo Bisons and the Jamestown Jammers. Find more at the NY Collegiate Baseball League website (www.nycbl.com). Tee Time Golfers of all levels enjoy awardwinning courses across the state, from the four-star Saratoga Spa Golf, in the picturesque state park, and the upscale Saratoga National Golf Club, to the course at Holiday Valley resort in western New York. The New York Golf Trail (800/614-7450; www.nygolftrail.com) can help you plan a great golf getaway. SUMMER 30  http://newyork.trapezeschool.com http://www.nycbl.com http://www.nygolftrail.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012

ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Unlock a Canal Adventure
New York State Parks
Art+Culture
History
War of 1812
Food+Drink
Shopping
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Index
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar

ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012

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