The Capital and the Province

Departure from New York to the north. The road runs along the Hudson River. Arrival at New Paltz. Acquaintance with the heritage of the French Huguenots who found refuge in America. Visit to the village of Shakers, for whom celibacy has become a way of life - a vow of celibacy.

Moving on to Albany, the state capital. The majestic building of the State Parliament. Futuristic Empire State Plaza: modernist sculptures, observation deck of the high-rise Corning Tower. Extensive and unusual exhibits of the State Museum, reproducing scenes of real life, past and present. City of Schennectedy: exclusive residential areas and the best examples of "individual housing".

Saratoga Springs, Hudson Valley Mineral Waters. A set of healing waters of various acid-base indicators. Tasting of the most famous sources. Ancient park sculptures, luxurious villas and cottages along Congress Park. Transfer to the zone of fortress casemates. A complex of ancient buildings, an art and historical exposition.

Driving through the Adirondacks. Mountain landscapes, the famous beauty of the famous resort area. History of the Last of the Mohicans. Cruise on an old paddle steamer through the crystal clear waters of Lake George, among the wooded hills near the Canadian border.

Visiting the casino "Unfolded stone" in the Indian reservation. Visiting world-class attractions - the largest Hove caves. A geological wonder of two hundred million years ago. Outcrops of ancient strata are visible here. This is where gemstones are mined. The underground river branches for a mile, flowing into the ancient lake of Venus.