There are smaller towns all across the state that transform into a Hallmark Christmas movie to put you and the entire family in the holiday spirit and they are all worth the trip.
Sometimes to get in the Christmas spirit, you need a little nudge. One town in New York will help get you all chipper for Christmas, and the name of the town is North Pole.
If you find yourself screaming at two teenaged girls at an ice cream stand because they asked you to wear a mask, you're a jerk - let's just get that out of the way. This actually happened not very far from Utica.
A trip to the North Pole isn't as far as you think. Actually, you don't even have to leave New York to see where the toys are made and where Santa lives.
All over the world children are busy getting their Christmas lists together and ready to send off to Santa Claus at the North Pole. How amazing would it be to get a letter back from Santa?