Summer is around the corner and you may be tempted to do something out-of-the-ordinary this year... here's 10 incredible things you can do here locally.
The annual tailgate party just before the NFL Divisional Championship games has become a big tradition in Herkimer. Each year, the event gets bigger and bigger according to organizer Marc Butler, who along with Waterfront Grille owner, Rocky Fiato - sponsor the event each year.
Middleville, NY in Herkimer County is the only place in the world where one can find the Herkimer Diamond, the world's hardest quartz. Recently, a professional miner dug out a "special discovery" from Herkimer Diamond Mines.
Herkimer County is back in the national spotlight on Monday and Tuesday this week as the Home Shopping Network (HSN) points its cameras at Herkimer Diamond Mines in Middleville. Four hours of programming has been set aside from the Herkimer area resort which is famous for the Herkimer Diamond and the jewelry that's made with it.
Living in Central New York, you might just think Herkimer Diamonds are "just another rock". Well first off, it's a quartz. These diamonds are world famous.
If you've decided to skip the debate on Tuesday night, you might want to watch Herkimer Diamonds in Middleville featured live on the Home Shopping Network. Herkimer Diamonds will be featured.