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Howes Cave, New York

Howe Caverns

Why have you never heard of the second most popular tourist site in New York?

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Secret Caverns

Howes Cave, New York

Secret Caverns

Discovered by cows, these upstate New York show caves are presented with a healthy dose of psychedelic folk art.

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The project trailer, 1941.

Schoharie, New York

Site of the First Known Free Open-Air Motion Picture Presentation

A tiny village in Upstate New York ushered in the precursor to drive-in movies.

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Peter Shulman's War

Warnerville, New York

Peter Shulman's War

One sculptor's lifelong war game is the largest and longest running miniature campaign in history.

42.5645, -74.4638

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Volkswagen Bug On A Smokestack

Amsterdam, New York

Volkswagen on a Smokestack

An upstate New York garage advertises its services by literally putting the automobile above all else.

42.9502, -74.2120

Added by Chris Clemens

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The Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum

Amsterdam, New York

The Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum

This sprawling taxidermy collection celebrates the art and history of sport hunting.

42.9590, -74.1868

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