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Category: Landmarks

link to Castle Clinton – American’s 1st Immigration Point

Castle Clinton – American’s 1st Immigration Point

Are you interested in exploring the historical side of New York? One of the best places that feature rich historical accounts is Castle Clinton. Whether you are a tourist visiting for the first time,...

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link to USS The Sullivans – What a Sight!

USS The Sullivans – What a Sight!

We can still clearly recall the pictures of the USS The Sullivans slowly sinking while we all watched with held breath as personnel worked nonstop to pump out the 1 million gallons of water. The ship...

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link to You Have To Visit the Vanderbilt Mansion

You Have To Visit the Vanderbilt Mansion

All it takes is a single glance at the Vanderbilt Mansion to recognize the aristocratic features it has boasted for years. After all, it was built by one of the wealthiest American families and...

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link to Must See National Historic Landmarks in New York State

Must See National Historic Landmarks in New York State

When we think about New York state, the first thing that comes to mind is New York City. However, people often forget that this beautiful state offers more than the Big Apple. So, what are the...

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link to A Historical Journey Through Fort Ticonderoga

A Historical Journey Through Fort Ticonderoga

You might have roamed around New York on foot, exploring the multiple parks throughout the city. You may even have discovered the many rivers and lakes on a boat, fishing through the clear waters....

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link to Exploring the Erie Canal – a National Heritage Corridor

Exploring the Erie Canal – a National Heritage Corridor

Established between 1817 and 1825, the Erie Canal is a 363 miles long waterway that travels from Albany to Buffalo and connects the Great Lake with the Atlantic Ocean through the Hudson River in...

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Hi! We are the McClain Family. We have lived in New York State our entire lives. We all grew up here, were educated, formed our family, established successful businesses, and raised our children in New York State. We would love to share all the great things that our state has to offer with you. We are now empty nesters, since our children are all in college this is how we keep ourselves busy on weekends now. We explore things that are new to us and share them with you. Please join us on our journey as explore regions of our state that are new to us as well.












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