What a great little hidden gem. You can jump off the rocks into some deeper pools, crystal clear…read morewater and you can even swim up under the waterfalls. Be careful of the sharp rocks, and be sure to pick up after yourself. Don't litter and make it a dirty place, as of now it is not and I hope it stays that way!

Buckingham Lake/Pond (depending on what site you check) is in the middle of a quiet suburban area…read morein Albany. There's a path around it to stretch your legs and/or those of your canine companions - circle it twice and you've walked 1 mile. The playground area makes this a popular neighborhood destination. The fountains were active today (it's a warm day in February with some ice cover), but the ducks were.

Very pretty walk in the middle of stately housing. Even when walking through a mist it's ok since…read moreit's mostly shaded. Half mile around.

A delightful addition to our trip to the Mac-Hayden Theater from Albany. This couple found the…read moreland, built a house of stone and then sculpted amazing artworks on their property. See photos. Ten dollars per visitor. You can climb into the head but don't go on top!

Another stop on the Taconic tour! We went down the ruddy, muddy, dead-end farm road to find this…read moreplace and unfortch... it was closed for the winter. (It seemed like it was open from the website but there was a handwritten sign that it was closed for now.) We were, however, able to peep the sculptures and pieces that are out by the road and by the entrance to the property. I will def be back in spring so that I can walk the full grounds and enjoy ALL the art in full!

What makes an establishment like the Adelphi Hotel host a Yelp Elite event? Maybe they're doing it…read moreout of the goodness of their heart. Perhaps it's due to the persuasive powers of our Ambassador, Daniel B. But I think at least some of the motive is a hope we'll enjoy the evening so much we'll tell our friends and come back when the meter is running and give it a great review. (Since we can't review the restaurants themselves at the event but only the event itself, and nobody's going to see the reviews unless they check our profiles or troll through the Recents.) If that is the case, the Adelphi is going to get paid back in spades, at least by me. I know these establishments pretty well as a Saratoga local, but the prices are a bit high to put them in my regular rotation. Now, I can't wait to get back and have more of those enormous scallops swaddled in bacon at Salt & Char, or that pillow-soft salmon with the crackly crisp skin at Blue Hen, or that Dr. Pepper cocktail at Morrissey's. I also need to drink more of the very excellent house wines at the Blue Hen, like the unoaked Chard in the silver bottle or the oddly leathery Pinot Grigio. And figure out what Chef Chris is doing with the carrots that appeared as the base of several of the Blue Hen items to make them seem so delicious and exotic. Well done, Adelphi.

A five star review for a five star event at a five star venue…read more Over the course of two hours we were able to sample each of the Aldephi's three restaurants. A major undertaking for the restaurants and hotel staff. I was impressed with how well timed each dish was and that's to say nothing of the quality of the food. Each portion was just enough to really get a taste for what each of the restaurants had to offer, but not overwhelm the guests with so much food that we didn't enjoy the later offerings. The proteins, which included salmon, duck, and beef, were all prepared very well and each included a unique preparation method or flavor profile giving it an exciting flair. For example, in Salt and Char the strip steak was dry aged in a special salt cellar I believe, giving it a taste quite different than most other steaks I've tasted. A more complex and savory flavor that paired well with the buttery hollandaise sauce. As a non-drinker, I asked for a Shirley Temple at the bar and was amazed at the quality of maraschino cherries. I didn't get a chance to ask, but I suspect they make their own. I can honestly say I've never ever felt compelled to write about a drink so basic, but this alone warrants a mention.

Another amazing year in Saratoga for chowderfest! Always delicious and so much fun! This year the…read morechowders were $2.00 each

Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful…read morecivilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.

Most people were here for apple picking. We only came for the art…read more Suggested donation was $20 a head. It was dog friendly. (But Apple picking is NOT dog friendly). They had a golf cart to bring mobility impaired visitors around to visit the art. It was a nice relaxing afternoon, strolling through the orchard, looking at sculptures.

Gorgeous orchard and awesome art installations!…read more I love that this is here. This area is so beautiful and having more places to explore and enjoy art is really fantastic. I highly recommend checking this orchard and art exhibit out. A great place to bring out-of-towners

Wow ! What a hidden gem ! We were visiting Ludlow VT and saw this fall . Kids wanted to enjoy…read morewater and this was a perfect choice for us . The water was colddddddddddd though. Ufff . Very cold . The first dip was tough ! Later once you get use of it , it felt a bit better . Pathway was a bit crazy , in some places .it is about a 2 mile walk but we just went not too far : .. the lower and middle falls is also accessible from car parking lots outside . Parking is outside and sometimes you have to park 5-8 mins away from the falls . Not much of restrooms around . Lots of dogs in the water :) It was an amazing tint though ! Loved it . 5 stars !

As we were staying near Ludlow, I had put this on our schedule as a "check it out whenever time…read morepermits" item. We drove back after visiting some places to the north, and were passing this around 4 p.m. so we checked it out. This was in early October and the sun was just starting to go down. Though it was pre-dusk, it would be better to visit this site in full sunlight. There are 3 separate falls (the creatively named upper, middle, and lower). You access them from the main highway via a side road that starts as paved but soon becomes (good) dirt/gravel. The total length is less than 2 miles. You first get to a wide spot / parking area from which you can access the middle and lower falls. A trail leads down a hill where you must choose which falls to visit. The middle falls is impressive. It is probably the easiest one to access. The area from which you have the best view is a bit rocky, but navigable. It makes for nice photos. The lower falls appeared accessible from a side trail that descended a bit more steeply. You can also see it from above (somewhat) without descending. It appeared smaller and less photogenic than the middle falls. We then drove another 1/4 mile up the road (to its end) to check out the upper falls. There is a sharp short descent from the road to the top of the falls. It appeared to have a fairly large pool at the bottom and a flat dirt/sand area where some people had laid out a blanket for a picnic. The light was fading more so we skipped walking down the relatively gentle slope to check it out further. If you are in the area and have time, this is a nice spot to visit. It is within 3 miles of Ludlow. I cannot comment on what the swimming is like, but I saw references to that online (during summers, I guess).

Went hiking here and it was simply beautiful! The ponds were frozen over, the trails were dusted…read morewith snow and we were able to see the tracks of bunnies, fox, deer, red squirrels and possibly coyote. It was beyond picturesque! I cannot wait to come over the summer.

How awesome is it to be able to watch a head to head cook off between Chef John Ireland (2014…read moreChef's Challenge Winner) from Saratoga Golf + Polo Club and Chef Thomas Gulbrandsen from Saratoga Marriott Courtyard + Excelsior Springs BBL Hospitality?! From a cocktail competition kick off between Athos, Brown's Brewing, and Mingle to the People's Choice Competition with the following competitors: Cafe Calabria, Reel Seafood Co, Mazzone Hospitality, Capital City Gastropub, The Gingerman, BBL Hospitality Catering, New World Bistro, and Treviso by Mallozzis...it was an exciting evening to 'experience, sample and savor!' To benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, this event was very unique and successful. Host Chad O'Hara (B95.5FM) was lively and a great personality. What a great cause this event was to support local children matches. The 4th judge seat was given to the highest bidder, serving among the panel of judges. Not only did they get to try all the amazing food, but being a part of the People's Choice Competition and casting votes for both food and cocktails was super fun and meaningful. My personal favorite was New World Bistro's pork belly with kale, a peanutty flavor, and caramel sauce. They came in 2nd as Treviso came in 1st with its roasted kale, pork, cornbread combination. Cocktail - wise, Brown's Brewing came in 1st with their popular vibrant orange cocktail if I remember correctly the Leela. This was their 2nd year winning in a row! Other samples worth mentioning include mozzarella and tomatoes with balsamic reduction, raw oysters and clams, seafood paella, watermelon gazpacho, and pulled pork mac n cheese. The evening concluded with the announcement of the 2015 Chef's Challenge Winner: Thomas Gulbrandsen and a variety of desserts presented by Mallozzi's (fruit tarts, cannolis, cream puffs, lemon tarts) + Stewart's ice cream sundaes. Kudos to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region and Excelsior Springs for presenting this awesome event, and also thanks to Yelp for the opportunity!