New York's Odd Inns
and Unusual Places to Stay - Boathouse, Lighthouses,
Haunted Inns and Yurts
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Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse in Golden
Hill State Park
Built in 1875, the light was operated by the U. S. Lighthouse Board
until 1939 when control was transferred to the U. S. Coast Guard.
Over the years, the light was lit by various methods, initially oil,
followed by kerosene, a coal fired steam generator and finally
municipal electricity in 1903. With its original 3rd order Fresnel
lens, the 70' high light was visible 18 miles into Lake Ontario.
Upon assuming control, the Coast Guard enlarged the keepers quarters
to house both the keeper and assistant as well as their families. .
The facility was decommissioned in 1958 and sat vacant for nearly 40
years. Today, after extensive renovation by Friends of Thirty Mile
Point in conjunction with the State of New York, the lighthouse
tower, keepers quarters, fog signal building, outhouse and coal
building are all open to the public. Also on the grounds are two
original kerosene storage houses and the carriage building.
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History of Glenora Winery and Inn
When the Farm Winery Act of 1976 was passed, Gene
Pierce, along with Eastman Beers, Edward Dalrymple,
and Howard Kimble seized the opportunity to open the
winery on Seneca Lake. Glenora Wine Cellars produced 5000 cases and
received acclaim in wine circles when its
initial vintage won several medals at the New York
State Fair wine competition. These visionaries
watched their farm winery grow to a commercial
producer and win recognition in Wine Spectator
as one of the world’s top wineries. Today, Glenora Wine Cellars is owned by Gene Pierce and
Scott Welliver, who have overseen the creation of
the 30 room Inn and the Veraisons Restaurant, which
offers guests from around the world the finest
accommodations and cuisine in the Finger Lakes.
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The Lake George Boathouse Bed & Breakfast
The Lake George Boathouse Bed & Breakfast is a year
round B&B providing convenient access to all the
exciting activities the Adirondack Region has to
offer. We provide guests with romantic getaway
lodging located just minutes north of the village of
Lake George, NY. Our bed and breakfast is the only
one that is actually located directly on Lake
George. Stay with us during the winter and enjoy the
cross country or down hill skiing at nearby Gore
Mountain and Garnet Hill Lodge. Vacation with us
during the fall and enjoy all the beauty of "The
Queen of the American Lakes". This romantic bed &
breakfast is sure to make your get-a-way to the
Adirondacks one that you will not forget.Built in
1917 as the summer home of speed boat racer and gold
cup recipient George Reis, the term "boathouse" does
not do it justice.
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Falls Brook Yurts are located in Minerva, New York
Falls Brook Yurts are located in the Vanderwhacker
Region of the Adirondacks. Falls Brook is hosted by
guides to provide a backcountry experience to those
who are avid outdoors people as well as for those
who want to give it a try. The hike into Falls Brook
is 2/3 of a mile along cascading waterfalls on a
well marked, state trail called Stony Pond
Trailhead. Hike year round... winter brings lots of
snow too! Falls Brook Yurts are located in the
Vanderwhacker Region of the Adirondacks. Falls Brook
is hosted by guides to provide a backcountry
experience to those who are avid outdoors people as
well as for those who want to give it a try. The
hike into Falls Brook is 2/3 of a mile along
cascading waterfalls on a well marked, state trail
called Stony Pond Trailhead. Hike year round...
winter brings lots of snow too!
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The Haunted Borland House Bed and Breakfast
Borland House is proud to be a featured chapter in
Linda Zimmermann's most recently published book,
"Ghost Investigator: Back to the Light". Step back
in time into a world of secrecy, intrigue, and above
all, discretion! The author writes, "it is always
the mystery of a haunting that I find most
tantalizing, and the Borland House offers a myriad
of tantalizing mysteries on every floor and in every
room." "I'm very glad that Carol and Bill are now
the owners of this place. They have carefully and
beautifully restored and decorated their home in a
manner which must please all the former residents as
well as delight any future guests, and they view all
of the fascinating history and personalities
involved with their home with the utmost respect."
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Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson River
A landmark beacon on the Hudson River, the
Saugerties Lighthouse is a venerable red-brick
lighthouse built in 1869 at the mouth of the Esopus
Creek. The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy
maintains the lighthouse and adjacent lands for the
enjoyment of the public. The restored lighthouse
offers overnight Bed & Breakfast accommodations,
public tours and special events. Furnished as it may
have looked in the early 20th century, the
Lighthouse contains a small museum, gift shop,
parlor, kitchen, keepers quarters, and two guest
bedrooms. The operational light-tower offers a
panoramic view of the Hudson River with the Catskill
Mountains to the west and Magdalen and Cruger
Islands to the south.
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