Backroads & Byways of Upstate New York

by Christine A. Smyczynski

Remarkable tours along the great mountains and rivers of the Empire State From Niagara Falls to the Hudson River Valley, New York state is home to some of the nation’s most astounding natural wonders. In this all-new first edition of Backroads & Byways of Upstate New York , you’ll get a curated list of the twenty best drives, detours, and trips across the state. Experience everything from New York’s famous fine dining and bar scene, to charming little-known shops and boutiques, to sites of fascinating local history and culture. As with any other Backroads & Byways title, this book is designed to help you explore the region like a native. All the suggested drives include recommendations for lodging, dining, shopping, and more. You’ll also find detailed yet easy-to-read maps and beautiful color photography. With this trusty, brand-new first edition, you’re ready to discover a new side of upstate New York. 60 color photographs and 10 maps

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

Published September 5, 2017

Reviews

[Hapzydeco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christine A. Smyczynski did her research in putting this informative travelogue together. For a New York State resident, this volume should be left in their car's glove compartment. A criticism might be that this volume is too comprehensive.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent guide book. Basically I just skimmed it. But I was surprised to see that the author included some pretty obscure places that we've already been to. Got a few good ideas for future road trips as well.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

We used this book to follow the mural mania tour between Macedon and Clyde. It was very well written and easy to follow., with one minor exception. It made fora great trip.
The rest of the book has lots of interesting information and is organized well into categories at the end of each chapter.
Hopefully they will keep up with new editions to update restaurant and accommodations information.