Huge Things Have Actually Happened In These 7 Small Towns In New York

As much as we love all that you can experience in our state’s biggest cities, you’ll find that here in New York it’s most frequently our small towns that will completely sweep you off of your feet. If you’re ready to learn more about what makes some of the Empire State’s most scenic towns so fascinating, then it’s time to learn about the history that makes up these seven small towns. See for yourself!

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You'll find people from all around New York and the rest of the country visiting the scenic town of Lake Placid all throughout the year. One thing you should realize though before you visit the area? Lake Placid has been the host of the Winter Olympics not once, but twice! Hosting the games in both 1932 and 1980, you can uncover all sorts of exciting pieces of Olympic history when you visit this town.

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Out in Genesee County, you may have never heard of the small town of LeRoy but boy, will that change after today! Back in 1897, a man named Pearl Bixby Wait patented America's favorite dessert that we now know and love to be Jell-O. Today, New Yorkers and out-of-town residents alike can visit LeRoy to check out an entire museum dedicated to the history of Jell-O. How neat?

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If you ever happen to find yourself out in the town of Tappan, you'll quickly begin to notice historical markers and signage throughout the area. While everyone may have their own reason to visit Tappan, you'll find that many people come here to explore New York's oldest restaurant and bar — The '76 House! The historic restaurant will take you on a trip back in time, and even gives you the chance to lean against a railing that George Washington once leaned up against many moons ago.

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When it comes to learning all about what makes the area of Neversink so special, you'll have to first understand that there's so much more than first meets the eye. While driving through town, you'll notice big bodies of water that are actually where the original towns once were and still remain underwater. That's right: in 1953, the town of Neversink was ironically completely sunken underwater and all on purpose. Creating a reservoir to provide water to our state's residents, the town of Neversink that you see before you today isn't the original town — that' one's underwater.

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Incredible pieces of history continue to live on here in the Hudson Valley and all throughout our downstate region, but many may fail to realize what makes Hyde Park so special. If you're unaware of anything that's ever gone down in this town, back in 1972, Hyde Park was chosen to be the new location for the Culinary Institute of America. Woah!

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As if you ever needed another excuse to head up north, those who check out the breathtaking town of Au Sable can find that major things have happened in this tiny slice of the Empire State. Part of Clinton County, Au Sable is where Mother Nature carved out America's oldest natural attraction years and years ago.

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A whimsical piece of history that people often confuse, back in 1969 the famous Woodstock music festival was held here in our state — but it wasn't actually in Woodstock! That's right, what so many people fail to realize is that one of the world's most famous music festivals was actually held in the small town of Bethel. Today, New Yorkers can visit Bethel to explore an entire museum dedicated to Woodstock.

So, tell us, how many of these unique happenings were you aware of? Have you visited any of these small New York towns? Which one is your favorite? Sound off in the comments below.