Kurt and his wife are awesome. Check out their studio. Your visit to old forge is not complete…read moreunless you do.

Every time I go into Kurt's gallery, I am in awe. His photos are beautiful and the selection is…read morevast; there is something for everyone and so many pictures for every season. Both Kurt and his wife are so helpful with describing the photos and options available and it's clear they take great pride in their business. They have all different size options, so there's a price point for everyone, as well! Can't wait for my next trip up!

If you want something old to look new and unique again contact this artist! She made a dirty old…read moregray cement porch a master piece!!!! I feel that she kept with the theme of my home which country American and I never in my dreams envisoned this. My neighbors, friends and family can not believe how awesome it looks! Blosson did this in just two days and between rain drops which wasn't easy. She was determined to get the job done. Blosson is friendly, knowledgeable and full of great ideas. I never knew a plain old ugly cement porch could look soooooo amazing. Check out her gallery and you will want to hire this amazing artist! I already looking for other things she do can for me!!!!!!

From the owner: Welcome to Alpha Art Galleries, LLC. The Independent Artist Consortium and Custom Art Dispensary…read more Visit us to collect beautiful, original fine art. We also provide the highest quality prints of our fine art on canvas, paper, transparencies or metal. Commissioned tailored art is also available upon qualified request and special arrangement.

Locally owned custom frame shop where prices are a little higher than the mall competition style…read more"frame poster art" stores but it's much higher quality. A must stop for any artist or collector looking to create a perfect look for a finished piece. They also do amazing restoration work as well as shadowboxes!

This was an unexpected gem of an art museum in the heart of Utica. We came here on a half-day trip…read morefrom Cooperstown (1 hour away on rural roads) for a brief visit and had modest expectations. The MWPAI has two main buildings and includes a lovely collection of paintings and sculptures. The highlight of the museum is the set of paintings by Thomas Cole on the top floor of the main building. These works illustrate various stages in one's life cycle from youth to middle-age to older-age. I was impressed by the quality of the collection here and a visiting exhibit of works by a contemporary artist from Atlanta. We arrived around 11:30am on a Thursday and went immediately to the Terrace Cafe after a quick restroom stop. The cafe is open from 11am to 3pm Tuesdays through Saturdays and has outdoor seating. I was impressed by the quality of our bistro-style lunch prepared by a professional chef. We enjoyed some iced tea and the fried deviled eggs with horseradish, dijon and scallions as an appetizer. My 13-year old son devoured his MWP burger (mustard-whiskey-peppercorn glaze), while I had the Saratoga Quiche which was light and refreshing. We were too full for dessert. Who knew that Utica could provide an elegant yet affordable lunch with a lovely outdoor view? Be sure to ask the waiter for recommendations on main dishes and appetizers. Although the service can be a bit slow, it's a delightful spot for a leisurely lunch where you can relax and unwind. My wife, teenage sons (15 yrs, 13 yrs) and I really enjoyed our short day trip to Utica. MWPAI was a highlight along with Utica Coffee Roasters and the half-moon cookies from Hemstrought Bakery.

It has 2 sections, main building for art exhibit, the other section is a historical residence of…read morethe donor. All items has descriptions in details. The museum is not big and easy to navigate. Artworks are world class, so amazing. Worth to visit even though I had a short trip.

I went to several galleries during my visit and this is the one I recommend if you're interested in…read morebuying local art. There is a good selection of fine art paintings and photographs with a smidge of pottery and jewelry mixed in.

My husband and I stopped in here while visiting our daughter. Works from local artists adorn the…read morewalls and it's all beautiful. We really loved wandering around and looking at everything. We purchased a poster and a blank-inside note card. Can't wait to get the poster framed and hung in our home.

Sandra does amazing work and is prolific! Her gallery is chock full of wonderful paintings of…read moreAdirondack landscapes. If she is not at the gallery, she is probably out painting. You can see her passion for this lovely corner of the world in her art. Saranac Lake is a cool town and her gallery is a must-see if you are in the area.

From the owner: Summer Special: Free Shipping! Original oil & watercolor paintings of Adirondack landscapes and…read moreplein air paintings. Do you have a favorite Adirondack view you'd like painted? Commissions welcome. Home/Studio open by appointment only.

Delightful, historic, and a totally wonderful experience. Was in the area for a wedding and this…read morewas one of the accommodations listed on the wedding website. My wife and I had a truly wonderful time! We had a late check in, but the owner Chris, gave us perfect entry instructions and even warned us of the auto lights by our room. Lovely private bedrooms with updated bathrooms. Stayed in the Griffin Room, and we loved it! Perfect homebase for the wedding weekend. Located wonderfully on the main drag, we were able to get dinner, coffee and lunch all within walking distance! The breakfast part of our stay was really so lovely. Chris was a delight to talk to, had lots of recommendations locally, was very funny, and the food was delicious. It was such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and Chris really was a character. Being local, he had so many stories of the area, of the house itself, the process of updating it, and incredibly funny stories of some of the events they've had. The wedding couple followed up with us asking if we would recommend the 1812 House in the future, and we mentioned that it is on our list to stay if we return to the Tug Hill!

This is a beautiful place to stay, with amazing and gracious hosts! The breakfast was so luscious!read more