Take This Hidden Gems Road Trip When You Want To See Some Little-Known Places In New York

Of course, if you've only got two days, you can shave off a stop or two. You'll want to give yourself plenty of time to explore these great hidden gems in New York. Feel free to use our handy map yourself and edit it to suit your own trip.

Your first stop will be The Wild Center. This natural history museum is right in the middle of the Adirondack Park. It's pretty well known and is a fairly popular destination, but many don't realize it's hiding a secret musical forest.

This gorgeous trail is a 1,000-foot loop through the woods that has speakers hidden along the path. The museum plays soothing music that was designed with the trail in mind. This is a neat experience that combines music, technology, and nature. You can find out more about The Wild Center by clicking the link.

Your next stop is an absolute must for Trekkies. Most of the sets from the original Star Trek series have been destroyed, with only a few remaining in private collections. But one of the most perfect replicas in existence is right here in New York. You can take a tour of the set, which is run by a group that hosts the annual Trekonderoga convention. They even hold events throughout the year featuring guests who were on the show or its spin-offs. You can find a list of upcoming events and more information about this labor of love on the set's the Star Trek Tour website.

The Howe Caverns are a nationally known attraction, but many don't know about the aptly-named Secret Caverns that reside nearby. This place combines folk art and eccentricity with a magical underground place that has a 100-foot waterfall. A 45-minute tour through the cave will have you falling in love. If nothing else you can marvel at the wild signs located all around the countryside leading to the cave.

Please note, the Secret Caverns are open seasonally. You'll want to make sure to bring along warm clothing, as the caves hover around 50 degrees year-round. You can get more information about the cave and book your own tour at the Secret Caverns website. Also, make sure to learn more about this absolute must-see cave adventure by clicking the link.

Did you know the world's largest kaleidoscope is in New York? The 60-foot. tall monstrosity is housed in an old grain silo. You'll definitely want to catch the spectacular Kaleidoshow, which combines light, music, and the kaleidoscope. Check out more information at the Emerson Resort's website. You are also going to want to check out this wonderful and trippy experience we covered for you.

Trolleys are so charming and nostalgic. One of the best spots to see trolleys in New York is at the little Trolley Museum of New York in Kingston. The seasonal museum has fascinating displays and even offers trolley rides. The Trolley Museum is just a lovely way to spend the day with your family, so check out the Trolley Museum website for dates of operation. If you love trolleys and want to ride a one-of-a-kind trolley ride then you will want to head to Albany for this one.

We love the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. This is one of the most underrated attractions in New York, and one of the only places you can regularly see antique aircraft in action. The museum has dozens of old airplanes and replicas, and puts on air shows each week featuring recurring characters. You can check out their impressive collection on the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome website.

As your trip draws to an end, you might want to spend the night somewhere before the long drive home. Why not make sure you stop somewhere just as special as the rest of your trip? A bed and breakfast in an actual castle sounds pretty luxurious to us! Find out more about a magical night's stay in this incredible night's stay at the Wing's Castle website.