Exciting historical sites in upstate NY
 

We have travelled to Brooklyn NY numerous times, but this time we would like to stop and visit a few historical sites along the way from June 5-7.
Our route takes us along the I 90 to 490 to 81.
Suggestions welcomed
Thank you
Mona26

You are near Cooperstown Baseball Hall of fame, the Finger Lakes, Corning Glass Museum and several amazing State parks...

or do you only want forts and battlegrounds?

The Corning Glass Museum made a big impression on me, too, as did the Shaker Museum in Mount Lebanon and Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain. If they are near where you are going, they are worth a detour.

HTtY

Saratoga was the site of a major battle in the REvolutionary war - and later a spa for the wealthy. Now home to same plus pnters in august when racing moves there from Belmont.

Seneca Falls was the site of the first major women's rights meeting in the US - led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton among others. (Famously referred to in Obama's speech about his supporters' position on civil rights as part of Selma (segregation), Seneca Falls (women;s rights) and Stonewall (gay rights).)

Thank you Garyt22.We are also interested in historic homes and forts.The State parks is a great idea that we will keep in mind for the next trip

Saratoga Battlefield is almost a must-see for those interested in American history. If General Arnold had lost this battle, Americans would now be celebrating the Queen's Birthday as one of their national holidays.

Apropos of Cooperstown:You also have there the Farmers' Museum, Art Museum and Glimmerglass Opera. Otesaga Hotel

Thanks everyone for your recommendations. We will definitely stop in Seneca Falls and Saratoga, and try to make it to the Farmers Museum.

Be sure to post back when you get closer to visiting Saratoga. I live in town and can fill you in on the latest in restaurants, sights, etc.

While I would not describe Saratoga Battlefield as an exciting historical sight, it definitely is interesting IF you are a Revolutionary War buff. I go there about once every few weeks for bike rides or hikes.

Much of your route will be close to the old Erie Canal which later was converted into the NYS Barge Canal. http://www.rochestertrails.info/Roch...ie-canal-trail
There is an old lift bridge in the middle of Fairport.