Explore, Vacation, Dine and more in Little Falls

Little Falls, New York is a vibrant town with a rich history. Sitting on the Mohawk River, Little Falls offers beautiful views and a strong atmosphere of community, happily welcoming locals and tourists alike. Let’s look at what to do in Little Falls NY and some of the upcoming events to take part in during…

The Little Falls, NY 36th Annual Canal Celebration will be held from August 7th through 13th, 2023. This festive tradition pays homage to the town’s history, heritage, and community. Festivities include family-oriented events and gatherings at our natural wonders, with local visitors and welcome tourists enjoying the bike trail, walking in the park, and fishing…

Need somewhere to escape to get away from the daily grind of life? Well, you don’t have to look very far. The Mohawk Getaway is bound to be your number-one destination once you find out everything there is to know about this popular AirBnB hotspot! So what makes the Mohawk Getaway so great? To start…

There is something to be said about old cities and places with rich histories, and Little Falls is no different. This stunning city, first settled all the way back in 1723 and incorporated in 1811, is as relevant today as it was centuries ago and its people just as proud to live here. So let’s…

Thanksgiving is such a fun time of the year – the perfect time to gather the family together and stuff yourselves silly before, hopefully, taking a nap and sleeping it all off. But sometimes you don’t really feel like cooking or, even worse, cleaning up afterwards, so what do you do? Well, you could always…

For young children (and many grown children), Halloween is a sure favorite. With costumes, sweets, mild weather, community, and the most picturesque time of year for upstate New York and Little Falls, Halloween surely has its merits.  So if you’re looking for something to do this Halloween season, look no further than all the best…

Is there any better way to celebrate and enjoy all of the best that fall brings than to participate in Oktoberfest? Held on the third Thursday in October, this festival is a treat for the senses and brings fun events for children and adults of all ages! We invite you to come and enjoy everything…

The Little Falls Cheese Festival is back for its seventh annual celebration of the historic cheese capital of the United States. That’s right, Little Falls, NY from 1864 to 1870 was the largest cheese market in the world. Cheese prices were established at the Little Falls market that dictated trading across the country. Today, Little…

Little Falls Diamond Company has provided customers with hand-collected, locally sourced authentic gems since it opened in 2008. Formerly known as Fall Hill Bead and Gem and owned by a couple living in Little Falls, Kim Hergert and Adam Riddle, the jewelry store uses Herkimer Diamonds from their private mine in Herkimer County, New York.…

If you haven’t taken a walk, jog or bike ride down the Erie Canalway Trail in Little Falls within the past year, you are in for a treat! For some time broken asphalt, stone and dust surfaces and significant cracks had severely impeded sections of the trail but thanks to New York’s Empire State Trail…

Little Falls in Autumn is scenic and charming, and with many upcoming events, is the perfect place to have the advantage of diverse experiences while still enjoying a welcoming small community atmosphere. From September to December 2022, Little Falls, NY will be hosting events ranging from food-oriented outdoor festivals to artistic celebrations, encouraging patrons to…

There is exciting news coming down the pipeline for The Inn at Stone Mill! We have just partnered with ReWire Energy and Aries Power, Inc to install a new 67 kilowatt, energy saving, solar panel system!  First, a shout out to the team at ReWire who designed a comprehensive energy conservation package which, in addition…

Ready for some fun in the sun along one of the most historical places in the United States? May 20 marked the start of the 2022 navigation season of the 524-mile-long New York Canal system. This is also the 198th straight opening of the waterway, coinciding with the ongoing bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s construction…

Guests of the Inn at Stone Mill can now explore Little Falls on two wheels thanks to our newly restored pair of vintage bicycles. Not just any bikes, these sleek beauties are products of the H.P. Snyder Manufacturing Company which operated in Little Falls from the late 1890’s until the mid-1970’s. Initially created as a…

Traveling for work isn’t easy, and hotel rooms at the well-known chains all look and feel pretty much the same no matter where you go. Honestly, it can get a little depressing to stay in these bland, impersonal environments every time you’re away on business. Learn why The Inn at Stone Mill beats chain hotels……

Visitors to Little Falls, New York have a unique and exciting selection of fun family activities to choose from with something for every age group. Whether you mine for diamonds in nearby Herkimer, explore the caves at Howe Caverns, visit red pandas at the Utica Zoo, or work together to solve an escape room in…

Fall in the Northeast is known for colorful foliage and crisp autumn air that enhances the beauty of its natural landscape. Leaf peepers and city dwellers need look no further than the pretty little town situated on the Mohawk River and Erie Canal when planning an autumn escape! There are so many reasons to visit…

One of Little Falls’ biggest events of the year begins soon. Little Falls Canal Celebration 2019 or Canal Days (as it’s affectionately known) celebrates the design innovation and prominent role of the Erie Canal in Little Falls, a town whose beauty and unique history stems largely from its significant waterways and geological traits. What better…

The Inn at Stone Mill is steeped in the history of American industry, the Little Falls region, and the story of immigration to the U.S. In tribute to this meaningful past, we named each of our guest rooms after one of the many companies whose mills operated along the Mohawk River and were powered by…

Spending the weekend in or around Little Falls, New York? Lucky you! We have just the list of activities and destinations to help you enjoy the best our pretty little town has to offer. There’s something for everyone on this lineup whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, shopping, the arts, a taste of history, or…

With warmer weather upon us, thoughts of summer adventures and leisurely getaways begin seeping into our daydreams. A great way to satisfy this wanderlust is biking the Erie Canalway Trail, a unique and picturesque journey alongside the world-famous waterway. Cyclists treasure the 360-mile route for its beautiful vistas, picturesque villages, historic sites, scenic waterfalls, and…

Cheese lovers, rejoice! The 5th annual Little Falls Cheese Festival is returning to the area on Saturday, July 13th, bringing with it an enticing array of cheeses from around the state. Known as “New York State’s Premier Gathering of Cheesemakers”, this popular event also offers gourmet foods and craft beverages from the region, a sampling…