New York Trip

They say location is everything, and if that's the case, this KOA might be the coolest campground ever... because it's right across the street from a fully explorable mine!

Herkimer Diamond Mines offers a truly unique experience: the opportunity to mine for your own Herkimer Diamonds, which are beautiful, double-terminated quartz crystals of phenomenal clarity. See which of your friends finds the most impressive gem!

Fortunately, the Herkimer Diamond KOA Resort has a great pool where you can cool off after all of your hard work in the mines.

For a very special treat, reserve one of the deluxe cabins. Many are themed and come with unique features—one even has a real working astronomy observatory and telescope!

With expansive underground caverns, guided spelunking, and exciting boat tours, Howe Cavern isn't just the largest show cave in the Northeast, it's also one of the best cave tours in the country.

Descend 156 feet below New York on the adventure tour, meant to simulate natural cave exploration, and get down and dirty (literally) while venturing into the darker recesses of the cave.

If you'd rather not get your boots too muddy, opt for the flashlight tour or the lantern tour, both of which give you an incredible look at several-million-year-old caverns, and then end your trip with an underground boat ride!

There's also zip-lining, rock climbing, and a ropes course available above ground for those in your group with a touch of claustrophobia.

Enjoy the crystal clear waters of Lake Algonquin, where the gorgeous surroundings make for one of the most stunning sunsets you'll ever lay eyes on.

Want to really make the most of your afternoon at the lake? Visit one of the boat-rental shacks, and push off into the water; there's nothing like a group boating trip to entertain everyone!

Be sure to take a drive through Wells, the quiet hamlet that wraps around the lake, for a glimpse of one of New York's most idyllic communities.