Rare! Go Inside! Here Are 26 Stunning Churches in Upstate NY!

This is a unique gallery! We feature 26 of some of the most beautiful churches in Upstate New York. And (where we could find them) we include videos so you can take a peek inside of them!

These churches are amazing. Some are massive towering structures, cathedrals even. Others are smaller churches in rural areas. It makes no difference, each is stunning in its own way. And, each has a fascinating backstory to its history.

Some of my favorites are a majestic soaring church made of warm, brilliant sandstone and limestone. Another is a church that has (count them) 72 doors! And still another one that was privately built by John D. Rockefeller, and after it was built the Rockefeller family commissioned some of the world's most famous artists to create eye-popping stained glass windows.

All of these churches are available to be seen, either during a public service or by appointment. The videos of the interiors are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the marvels in these incredible Upstate New York places of worship.

A Remarkable Look Inside 26 Of Upstate New York's Most Historic Churches!

There are just way too many beautiful churches in Upstate New York to even begin a comprehensive list of them all. So this gallery is a bit different. It is unique in that for each of the 26 historic places of worship we highlight, we also include a video tour of the interiors of the place (if available). If no video of the interior was possible, we inserted a video of the exterior, grounds, etc. If not, we found great photos. So you can do your exploring from the comfort of your own laptop! You will enjoy seeing the splendor of these magnificent places in our gallery.

Here you will see majestic cathedrals, a Tibetan monastery, a church that ultimately found fame as a fort, a church that is world-renowned as a "temple to the art of Tiffany windows," two important churches that were way stations along the Underground Railroad, a spectacular church made of sandstone, and an unbelievable church built by the Rockefellers who commissioned two of the world's most famous artists to contribute to the interior. Plus the smallest church in the world!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

7 Of the Strangest, Oddest Sights In Upstate New York! Weird, But Very Cool!

There are hundreds of odd, interesting, quirky, and totally fascinating sites and sights spread all over Upstate New York. Here are seven of the best. I mean, you have to admit any gallery that includes a 1929 gas station, the oldest trees in the world, a two-story brick outhouse, and the world's largest kaleidoscope is sure to grab any road warrior's attention!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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