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New York

From bustling Manhattan and Long Island’s beaches to the Adirondack and Catskill mountains, New York state offers diverse attractions that include wineries, rivers, lakes, historic sites, and native American history. New York is home to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, Niagara Falls State Park, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. Swimming in Atlantic coast beaches, skiing in upstate mountains, and boating on New York’s lakes are among things to do in the Empire State.

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View of a town with historic buildings a prominent church steeple and a backdrop of autumn foliage
7 Charming Towns in the Hudson Valley With Outdoor Adventures, Incredible Restaurants, and Local Art
Frozen Skaneateles Lake
This Upstate New York Town Feels Like a Hallmark Movie—and It's the Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway
This aerial view of Lake George features the Narrows
This New York Lake Was Just Named the Cleanest in the U.S.
Coopers Beach in Southhampton, NY
This Stunning Beach Was Named the Best in New York State — and It Has Massive Dunes and White Quartz Sand
A person runs with their dog in front of The Inns of Aurora in New York state
America’s Best Small Spa and Wellness Town Is a Lakeside Gem in Upstate New York
Moynihan Train station with christmas lights
This Train Hub Just Might Be the Most Underrated NYC Holiday Destination
Aerial of Cooperstown
This Upstate New York Gem Offers The Perfect Small-town Getaway — and It's Less than a 4-hour Drive From NYC
Aerial Panoramic of Skaneateles Lake and Village
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Stairs alongside Buttermilk Falls State Park
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Ithaca, New York
Watkins Glen is a village in and the county seat of Schuyler County, New York. Watkins Glen is located on the southern shore of Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes Region.
This Charming City Is a Hidden Gem in New York's Finger Lakes Region — and It Has a State Park With 19 Waterfalls
Montauk Point, New York State, The Hamptons, Long Island, Beach
This Gorgeous Coastal Region of New York Has Incredible Restaurants and Hotels, a Thriving Arts Scene, and Beaches Worth Visiting in Any Season
Harvesting grapes at Bedell Cellars, on Long Island in New York
A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the North Fork
View of boats in the harbor at Sunset Harbor at EHP Resort & Marina
How to Spend the Perfect Long Weekend in the Hamptons — Including the Best Hotels, Restaurants, and Shops
Autumn in Saranac Lake, New York
This Small Lakeside Town Is Perfect for Fall Foliage Right Now — and It's a Quick Getaway From NYC
The New York Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise
This 3-hour NYC Cruise Lets You Enjoy Fall Foliage Without Going to Upstate New York
Aerial of beach at the lake
This Upstate New York Park Has Bright Blue Lakes, a World-class Golf Course, and Crystal Kayak Rentals
People on the deck of a glamping site
15 Best Places to Go Glamping in New York
A treehouse style cabin surrounded by forest trees
New York's Lake Placid Has Stunning Wilderness, a New Boutique Hotel, and the Longest Mountain Roller Coaster in North America
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, New York,
This Charming City in Upstate New York Is Home to Quirky Museums, Historic Inns, and Natural Mineral Springs
Aerial view of the Hudson River Rail vintage train traveling through New Jersey
Midcentury Train Travel Is Making a Comeback Thanks to These 1940s-inspired Trips Along the Hudson River
Aerial view of Mohonk Mountain House
This Charming Small Town Is Easy to Reach From New York City — and It’s Home to a Historic Mountain Resort
Oheka Castle and garden
15 Best Castles in New York, From Manhattan to the Finger Lakes
Scenic view of lake by mountains against sky during sunset, Keene Valley, New York
You Can Take a Free Shuttle to New York's Adirondacks This Weekend to See the Fall Foliage Peak — Here's How
A boat sails past stone houses along Seneca Canal in Seneca Falls, New York
21 Best Places to Visit in Upstate New York
Willow Treehouse, a modern cabin treehouse in Willow, New York
This Tree House on a Private Lake Is the Most Popular Airbnb in New York State — and It's 2 Hours From NYC
A large house surrounded by trees and a wellmaintained lawn
This 19-room Hotel in New York's Hamptons Brings a Taste of Italian Summer to the U.S.
Three people sitting on a wooden deck overlooking cabins and a grassy landscape with hills in the background highlighting a peaceful rural setting
This Upstate New York Hotel Was Just Voted No. 1 in the State—With a 6-acre Farm, 65 Stunning Cabins, and a Mercedes-Benz You Can Drive
The interior living room of a guest cottage in upstate New York.
These Are the Best Resorts in New York for 2025—and No. 1 Is a 'Zen' Getaway Just 2 Hours From Manhattan
A hotel room with a decorative alcove containing a bed, surrounded by ornate wood paneling and floral wallpaper
New York's Hudson Valley Has a Gorgeous New 11-room Inn by Audrey Gelman—and We Were the First to Stay
A traditional two-story house with a porch, surrounded by a garden
The Team Behind Palm Beach, Florida's Iconic Pink Hotel Open a Hotel in New York's Hamptons Today
Snow-covered guest cottage in a forested area with a lit tree in the foreground, winter setting
How 2 Sisters Turned a Historic Summer Camp Into the No. 1 Hotel in New York State
A house with a pathway, a white picket fence, and trees
This Convent in New York's Hudson Valley Was Just Brought Back to Life as a 9-room Boutique Hotel
Four riders on horseback on a trail in New York
A Working Horse Ranch Just Opened 90 Minutes From NYC With 4 Suites and 200 Acres of Open Space
Aerial view of an a frame tent in rural New York
This Glamping Site Has A-frame Cabins, a Rooftop Deck, and Roaming Goats — and It's Just 2 Hours From NYC
Exteiror of Urban Cowboy Lodge
This Resort in New York's Catskills Feels Like a Summer Camp for Adults and Just Expanded With More Rooms, a Pool, and 6 Miles of Hiking Trails
Exterior of Brookmere Hotel
This New Boutique Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York, Has a Beautiful Spa, an Outdoor Sauna, and 30-percent-off Stays Until March
Fall foliage, Autumn Leaves, Fall At Letchworth State Park
This Upstate New York State Park Is Known as the 'Grand Canyon of the East'
A scenic view of the Delaware Water Gap between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
14 Best Road Trips From NYC
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa treehouse
This Iconic Japanese Hotel Brand Is Opening Its First New Resort in the U.S. — in a Tiny New York Town
Aerial view of Cedar Lake Estate during winter
This 500-acre Upstate New York Estate Is the Perfect Winter Stay — With Private Dinners in Igloos and Picturesque Snowshoeing Trails
Finger Lakes Treehouse & Spa, a-frame cabin exteriors
These New Tree Houses in New York's Finger Lakes Are Perfect for Winter — With Private Hot Tubs, a Sauna, and Cozy Interiors
A pair of photos one showing a person pouring wine and the other two people in a distillery.
Meet the Hudson Valley Artisans Redefining Upstate New York’s Food and Drink Scene
Jack and Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
New York Botanical Garden Is Getting a Festive New Light Trail This Holiday Season — and It's Inspired by Tim Burton's 'Nightmare Before Christmas'
The exterior of an A-Frame at Callicoon Hills
This Upstate New York Hotel Has New A-frame Cabins Set in a 23-acre Forest — With Floor-to-ceiling Windows, Fire Pits, and Saunas
A general view of the harbor from the balcony at Harbors Edge in Sag Harbor, New York.
This Is Where Celebs Love to Eat and Drink in Sag Harbor, Insider Reveals
Three cyclists over a bridge on the Empire State Trail
This 750-mile Trail From NYC to Canada Is the Perfect Summer Adventure — With Charming Inns, Small Towns, and Wineries Along the Way
Yacht in Edgartown harbor, Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts.
This Ferry Will Take You from NYC to Martha's Vineyard for Labor Day Weekend
Purple Adirondack chairs in the lavender fields at Lavender By The Bay
This Lavender Farm Blooms With More Than 80,000 Plants Every Season — And It's Just 2 Hours From NYC
Skiing and Snowboarding at Titus Mountain Family Ski Center in Malone- Adirondacks Region
9 Best Places to Ski in New York State
Site photo of coming park to honor Sojourner Truth, pictured left
New York Is Getting a New State Park — and It Honors Activist Sojourner Truth
The Erie Canal at Fairport, New York
I Explored Upstate New York on a Canal Boat — and It Was the Perfect Way to Slow Down
Big SNOW at American Dream in New Jersey
This Indoor Ski Slope Means You Can Find Fresh Powder All Year Long Just Outside of NYC
Exterior of Shou Sugi Ban Inn
The Best Destination Spa in the U.S. Just Opened a Second Retreat
Pumpkin bridge at Blaze in Hudson Valley
This Halloween Season, Get Spooked by 7,000 Pumpkins at New York's Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
A boat moving along the Cayuga–Seneca Canal and downtown Seneca Falls in Finger Lakes region, upstate New York State
The Finger Lakes Region Is the Underrated Women's History Destination You Need to Visit (Video)
Interior view of the Dior Spa in New York showing a reception desk and display shelves with products
Dior’s First U.S. Spa Is Bringing Haute Couture Wellness to New York City
Two Adirondack chairs and a table overlooking a scenic view of fall foliage and distant mountains
We Asked Travel Experts Their Favorite Getaway From New York City—and They All Picked This Riverfront Town
Outdoor seating area with views of New York City skyline, part of a glamping setup on Governors Island
You Can Glamp 8 Minutes Outside of New York City This Summer in Tents, Tiny Cabins, and Glass-enclosed Suites
Interior of a bar with modern decor, wooden tables, and artistic wall hangings
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Dancers from Hell's Kitchen on Broadway
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