A Summer To Remember

With many vacation plans on hold, our writers look back at some of their favorite adventures and suggest activities you can still enjoy

In the distance, Tyler McNeil stares at the ruins of Fort Crown Point during a 2013 vacation.

With apologies to John Denver, ‘Almost Heaven’ is Lake Champlain

Tucked away between the Adirondack Mountains and Green Mountains is paradise on glimmering shores

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Myrtle Beach, Hurricane Bonnie and the magic soda fountain

An unforgettable trip

Gal Gadot reprises her role as Wonder Woman in this action-packed ’80s-set sequel to 2017’s superhero classic.

Theaters might not yet be an option, but there are plenty of summer movies to see

Keep that popcorn handy

Patrons make their way to seats before a showing of “Hamilton” at Proctors in Schenectady last summer.

Broadway is dark, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy theater online

On with the shows!

The Nott Memorial at Union College in Schenectady is bathed in a late-spring sunset on June 18.

Out and about in the Capital Region? Check out some of these quirky 518 landmarks while keeping your social distance

Worth a closer look

Route 20 at the Otsego County line. The road takes travelers through lush farmland, rolling hills and small towns.

Plenty of beautiful scenery is just a jaunt away from many Capital Region neighborhoods

Let’s go for a drive

Druthers opened its Schenectady spot near the casino in 2018. It also has locations in Albany and Saratoga Springs.

From Schenectady to Bennington, these brewers make for a perfect road-trip respite

Sip, savor, repeat

Collar Works in Troy had to close its doors, but you can still explore some of the museum’s featured artwork online.

Art institutions offer ways to virtually visit this summer

Each has its own way of presenting exhibitions and artwork

The Tang Museum at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs.

Museums make exhibits, collections available online

Best bets on which museums to (virtually) tour this summer

The McKrells will be a part of this year’s Freedom Park Concert Series, with shows streamed from the Quarantine Studio.

Venues, artists finding ways to keep summer concert sounds coming

And the beat goes on…