Mohawk Valley

Trace the Black River Canal !

If you want to do something fun, you can trace how the Alder Pond Dam diverts water from the upper Black River lakes (such as North Lake, Woodhull Lake, South Lake, Sand Lake) into the Black River Canal, the upper part which is still used for moving water to the Lansing Kill which dumps into the Mohawk River and Delta Reservoir in Westernville.

Amsterdam

I've always liked driving through Amsterdam, especially in the summer, and seeing all the green farm fields around this Mohawk Valley County.

Cranes Hollow

I've always found that old Adirondack Power and Light plant, along with Lock 11 along NY 5 to be quite interesting.