These lakeside towns in New York offer unique destinations to enjoy the charm, beauty and plenty of recreational options.

Ice fishermen from throughout the area spent a chilly winter afternoon trying their luck on Putnam Lake in Putnam County on Jan. 26, 2025.

This gallery looks Fairport, NY. Did you know that this village of about 5,000 hosts the largest Erie Canal festival of them all? 200,000 attend each summer!