Discover New York State ...attractions, dining, lodging, products

Visit New York State ...Plan a Guided Bus Tour featuring Underground Railroad, Erie Canal, Women’s Rights and History, Shopping, Wine Tasting and much more ...experience the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal and the 100th anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote!

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A Journey ...Victorian Restoration / Home Renovation / Home Revitalization / House Repair / Wood Working / Stone Projects / Landscaping / Hobbies

Primary projects include an Historic Eastlake Victorian Estate (Zehr Estate - Waverly NY), a Mixed Design Victorian House (Zehr Retreat - Lewistown PA), updates and repair on a 1987 ranch style home (Zehr Escape). Projects include porches, exterior design repair, slate roofs, low slope roofs, exterior design, siding repair & painting, landscaping, interior design, painting, rot & water damage repair, foundation refinement, drainage, vintage furniture, woodshop projects, stone work and much more!

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Prepare for Summer Relaxation!

Prepare for Summer Relaxation!

Visiting the many attractions of New York State may not be an option at this time, but we do hope to see you on future trips and explorations!

We hope you find great relaxation & well being where you are!

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Fingerlakes Region ...Hammondsport NY

Fingerlakes Region ...Hammondsport NYHammondsport NY is located at the south end of Keuka Lake, in the Finger Lakes of New York State. Hammondsport is a small quiet town with a genuine relaxing lake side feel. Sailing, hiking, biking, walking, wine, tasting and great food are just a few options. Book a stay and plan your trip!


New York, "The Empire State"
The exact origin of the nickname, "The Empire State," for New York is not known, but by 1820 it was renowned. George Washington had used the name, empire, as early as 1785, when he used it in the following way when referring to the state of New York; "the Seat of the Empire." The author, Alexander Flick, who wrote, History of New York State, stated that "The Empire State" was "universally acknowledged and accepted" by 1825 and used as early as 1819. Some say the nickname was given due to New York's wealth and resources, or to New York exceeding Virginia in population. Regardless of its exact origin, the nickname has been continued to be used all throughout the state of New York; Empire State Building, The Empire State Plaza, The Empire State Express (train route), Empire Service (Amtrak route from NYC to Buffalo), SUNY Empire State College in Saratoga Springs, and Empire State Games.

From 1957 - 1963, the vehicle license plates used "Empire State" as a slogan. In 1964-1965, the slogan was changed to "World's Fair." From 1966 - April of 2001, no slogan was used. Then, in April 2001, "The Empire State" slogan was used until April of 2010 when it changed to "Empire State." on the New York state license plates.

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