New York is the large and diverse state but many visitors only visit the Big
Apple while New York City is undoubtedly exciting there is far more than the
state has to offer gorgeous Lakes charming college towns
upstate and even world famous waterfalls beckon outside of New York City's five
boroughs check out the best places to visit in
New York State
in upstate New York the hub of culture and education is undoubtedly Buffalo you
might know of Buffalo sports teams snowy winters and association with chicken
wings but there is a lot more to this Niagara frontier city Buffalo is steeped
in history and a great place to start is at the Buffalo and Erie County
Historical Society Museum
just an hour's drive north of New York City are the Catskills mountains this
destination is an incredible juxtaposition to city life which is why
the region is so popular among city dwellers in search of nature into
Catskills the applying the Catskill forest preserve this preserve is home to
an abundance of wildlife hiking trails and winter sports opportunities
just off the coast of Long Island tis again long barrier odd and called fire
island much of the island is made up of the fire rod of national seashore a
former whaling base up is now a popular seaside getaway destination a
combination of the beaches and the outdoor recreation makes this an amazing
place to visit a New York State but keep in mind that much a fire rod and the
seasonal and attractions often close down in the winter
as the name suggests the Hudson River Valley extends along the Hudson River
all the way from Troy and Albany in the north down to Westchester just north of
New York City much of this area is agricultural boasting world views in
love you call it landscape lots of farms mean that their Hudson River Valley can
be a foolish dream destination organic farms local wineries cent artisan cheese
makers around and farmers markets are a staple throughout the region the college
town of Ithaca is located in New York's Finger Lakes region where it sits at the
southern tip of Cayuga Lake epic is best known for two things it's higher
education campuses and its surrounding landscape of gorges and waterfalls if
you are lucky enough to visit Akaka they'll definitely want to make time to
tour replicas college and fontelle University on Cornell's campus spot the
iconic clock tower untoward the collection of the Johnson Art Museum in
Essex County in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains is the village of
Lake Placid despite its small population Lake Placid is well known thanks to
serving as the host of the 1980 Winter Olympics
more specifically Lake Placid was the site of the now famous Miracle on Ice
the hockey game held between the USA and the USSR known as the Big Apple New York
City is arguably one of the most important cities on the planet diverse
and always buzzing there is an unlimited number of attractions to explore in the
city most of the biggest landmarks are found in Manhattan if you're on a world
and tour then the highlights might include a visit to the Museum of Modern
Art a trip to the top of the Rockefeller Center a view of the Empire State
Building in the New York Public Library
known as the honeymoon capital of the world Niagara Falls is absolutely a
romantic destination however travelers of all types will want to check out this
magnificent natural attraction Niagara Falls is located on the border with
Canada in fact views of the Falls can be enjoyed on either side of the
international line close to the Canadian border is Thousand Islands a scenic spot
created where the street Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario this collection of
islands is known as a place where the rich and famous vacation but it is an
accessible spot for all types of travelers you can see how the 1% live
with a tour of both Castle a stunning castle located in Alexandria Bay also in
the Finger Lakes region located at the southern end of Seneca Lake is Watkins
Glen State Park if you want to get outdoors and experience some phenomenal
views then this is the perfect destination a narrow Gorge cuts through
the park creating amazing vistas from the trails on the rim and 1/2 mile
stretch you'll pass 19 different waterfalls in the summer there are
outdoor swimming opportunities and tour fishing is also a popular pastime