The secret’s out…
We tell people all the time how wonderful the greater Capital Region is to visit, vacation, and live in.
Well, now the secret’s really out (at least for readers of Country Living Magazine).
Saratoga, Schenectady, and Lake George were named three must-see small towns to visit in New York - and we really couldn’t agree more, considering that we’re 20 minutes, 15 minutes, and 45 minutes away from each, respectively.
Check out the article: Best Small Towns in New York — Cute Small Towns Near NYC (countryliving.com).
In fact, if you were to stay with us at one of our super cute camp sites (book on Hipcamp today!) you could access six of these picturesque spots within an easy drive - including pristine Saranac Lake, historic Cooperstown, Lake George Village and surrounding hiking and boating adventures, upscale Saratoga Springs, and charming downtown Schenectady.
Here’s a few of our favorite summer and fall activities in our incredible upstate New York towns:
Saratoga Springs Race Course - named one of the world’s greatest sports venues by Sports Illustrated, featuring live horse racing for over 150 years
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) - the summer venue for live music, including concerts, orchestras, kids events, and more
Stand Up Paddleboarding on Ballston Lake, Saratoga Lake, or Saranac Lake
For history nerds like us, Saratoga Battlefield, Fort Ticonderoga, and Ft William Henry
Brewery Ommegang and the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
All the local breweries within a 20 mile radius of Birch Star Farm, including Wolf Hollow Brewing, Active Ingredient Brewing, Common Roots Brewing and so many more
Send us a message (hello@birchstarfarmcharlton.com) for more info, personalized Upstate New York vacation recommendations, or to camp for a few nights while you explore everything this wonderful region has to offer.