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Say the words "New York" and icons like Times Square and the Museum of Modern Art may be the first things that pop to mind but the state is also very much a destination for appreciating the outdoors, in every season. Across New York, from Niagara Falls to the tip of Long Island, there are breathtaking hiking trails, lakes and rivers for fishing and boating, mountains for skiing, and lovely ocean beaches for relaxing. And with historical mansions, Revolutionary War sites, stunning mountain lodges, renowned B&Bs, and some of the country's best wineries, there's something for just about everyone.
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New York City
From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of Times Square to Central Park's leafy paths, New York City pulses with an irrepressible energy...
Long Island
Long Island's South Shore and North Shore offer vastly different scenery. The coastline of the South Shore beckons with its powdery white sands...
Hudson Valley
A welcome escape from the chaos and traffic of New York City, the Hudson Valley calls to visitors who are eager to relish the natural beauty...
The Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes stretch like narrow north–south slashes across western central New York. Their names evoke the tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy...
Albany and Central New York
Two of New York’s most striking areas—the capital region and the Leatherstocking region—share a common history but have somehow managed to become...
The Adirondacks and Thousand Islands
Upstate New York may be America's best-kept secret," wrote George Meegan, an Englishman who made a seven-year, 19,000-mi trek (ending in 1983...
Niagara Falls and Western New York
As any local will tell you, this is western New York, not “upstate,” which suggests a closeness to New York City—and this pastoral parcel of...
The Catskills
The Catskills Mountains are suddenly one of the hottest destinations in Upstate New York. Over the past several years, these pine-covered mountains...
Rochester
First known as the Flour City in the early 1800s, for the mills that were powered by the Genesee River, Rochester became the Flower City when...
Saratoga Springs
Mineral-water springs first brought American Indians and, later, American settlers to this area just south of the Adirondack foothills. Gideon...
Montauk
Twelve long miles of windswept road—the Napeague Stretch—flanked by pristine, often desolate parkland and dotted with several clam bar-restaurants...
Adirondack State Park
Adirondack State Park was created by the state in 1892, and two years later a large chunk of the land was designated "forever wild," prohibiting...
Buffalo
Snow, the Buffalo Bills, and the gateway to Niagara Falls are just some of the things that come to mind when most people think of Buffalo. While...
Southampton
Southampton is a village steeped in rich history blended with contemporary affluence. Unspoiled area beaches framed by sparkling Atlantic waters...
Albany
Since 1797 Albany has served as the capital of the state. You could say that the city, thanks to its role in state politics and to its location...
Niagara Falls
20 mi north of Buffalo, 80 mi south of Toronto, 90 mi west of Rochester. Niagara Falls has inspired artists for centuries. English painter...
Syracuse
At the southern tip of Onondaga Lake, Syracuse is considered the geographic center of the state. The Syracuse area is the ancestral home of...
Fire Island
With the Atlantic Ocean to its south and the Great South Bay to its north, Fire Island is a 32-mile-long narrow stretch of pristine barrier...
Rhinebeck
At heart, Rhinebeck is a historic village with a dose of city sophistication. The influence of earlier times is present in the Victorian, Greek...
New Paltz
A vibrant cultural scene, a magnificent natural setting, and abundant outdoor activities are among the draws of this small college town, home...
Sag Harbor
If you're familiar with the Hamptons’ upscale vibe, you'll soon realize that, though it's in the Hamptons, Sag Harbor is not quite as "Hampton...
Woodstock
Because it lent its name to the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival—which was actually held in Bethel, in the southwestern region of the Catskills...
Cooperstown
The village was founded in 1786 by William Cooper on the southern shore of Otsego Lake, also known as Lake Glimmerglass. William was the father...
Lake Placid
The village of Lake Placid isn't on Lake Placid; it's on the shore of Mirror Lake, one of the most beautiful of the Adirondack lakes. The village...
Hudson
Rising from decades of decay and decrepitude, Hudson has, over the past few years, finally arrived as a bona fide weekend destination for a...
Ithaca
Home to both Cornell University and Ithaca College, eclectic Ithaca is the multicultural and intellectual capital of the central Finger Lakes...
Canandaigua
Long a favorite vacation destination for Rochester residents, this small city (population about 11,200) sits at the north end of 16-mi-long...
Millbrook
For many, this Dutchess County village midway between the Hudson River and Connecticut is just the right blend of town and country. Historic...
East Hampton
Graced with ancient elm trees, majestic gray-shingled homes, and historic windmills, the village of East Hampton has evolved into a busy and...
Shelter Island
Between Long Island's North and South forks, this 11½-square-mile island offers at least a partial escape from the summer traffic-and-crowd...
Greenport
A fleet of commercial fishing boats still operates out of this down-to-earth, working-class village, but shops, restaurants, and hotels have...
Riverhead
This is the gateway to Long Island's wine country, with the Peconic River and Great Peconic Bay bordering the town on the south and Long Island...
Kingston
Kingston has come a long way since its role as the state's first capital way back in 1777; while the historic Stockade District (also known...
Cold Spring
The well-preserved 19th-century village edges one of the most dramatic bends of the Hudson River, and its true showpiece may well be the breath...
Phoenicia
A strollable main street makes Phoenicia a pleasure to discover. There are plenty of shops, including a couple of kooky ones, and some surprisingly...
Cutchogue
Driving east through wine country, you’ll come across this quaint village with white, steepled churches and a small collection of old-fashioned...
Tarrytown
On the east bank of the Hudson River, Tarrytown has a bustling downtown with a rich artistic history. Filled with boutiques, antiques shops...
Hunter
Nestled in the shadow of Hunter Mountain, the second-highest mountain in the Catskills, the village of Hunter is all about the slopes. On winter...
Schenectady
Founded by Dutch traders in 1661, Schenectady is one of the oldest cities in the country. Both General Electric Co. and the now-defunct American...
Nyack
Although only a 35-minute car ride from Manhattan, the Hudson River village of Nyack retains a small-town charm. Elegant mansions and Victorian...
Saranac Lake
The village of Saranac Lake sits on small Flower Lake; the three lakes that go by the name Saranac—Lower Saranac, Middle Saranac, and Upper...
Lake George
The village of Lake George, in the Adirondack foothills, sits at the southern end of the lake of the same name. It's a family-focused tourist...
Long Beach
Long Beach is a city on the rise since Hurricane Sandy ravaged its shores and parts of its lively downtown in October 2012. Since then the city...
Westhampton Beach
So many seasonal visitors have fallen in love with Westhampton that it has become one of the fastest-growing year-round communities on eastern...
Poughkeepsie
Thanks to the opening of the Walkway-Over-the-Hudson National Park and a devoted group of talented chefs, this once prosperous city is experiencing...
Garden City
In 1869, the "Merchant Prince of Broadway," Alexander T. Stewart, put his considerable talents, creativity, and wealth into the creation of...
Utica
Utica, near the exact geographic center of New York State, has been a magnet for immigrants since Erie Canal days. Thousands of Irish workers...
Naples
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Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls is a classic. The former mill town has wide streets lined with century-old homes, 19th-century storefronts, and a sprinkling of...
Windham
Once a private club that attracted prominent politicians and business leaders, the Windham ski resort retains a somewhat exclusive air. Professionals...
Troy
At the juncture of the Hudson River and the Erie Canal and just a few miles north of Albany, Troy was an important commercial city in the early...
Bridgehampton
The beautiful beaches are just part of the attraction at this quiet, classy Hamptons community. Elegant Bridgehampton has antiques shops, art...
Geneva
In the Seneca Lake city of Geneva (population 13,000), wonderful examples of Federal, Victorian Gothic, and Jeffersonian architecture, among...
Aurora
Stretching nearly a mile along the east shore of Cayuga Lake, Aurora has long been one of the prettiest 19th-century villages in upstate New...
Auburn
Around 28,000 people live in Auburn, an urban outpost in rural Cayuga County. Despite a somewhat shabby downtown, the city has a number of beautiful...
Hammondsport
Hammondsport, a small village nestled between soft hills at the southern end of Keuka Lake, is close to a number of quality wineries and an...
Chautauqua and Mayville
The 856-acre village of Chautauqua, bordering Chautauqua Lake, is something of a Mayberry, with Victorian homes lining its narrow, hodgepodge...
North Creek and Gore Mountain
Nestled between the mountains and the Hudson River gorge, the village of North Creek makes a good base for a variety of outdoor activities....
Hyde Park
Home to both the Franklin D. Roosevelt Historic National Site (which includes the president’s boyhood home, presidential library, and grave...
Kinderhook
One of Kinderhook's most notable residents was Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States. You can retrace the steps of early American...
Narrowsburg
This adorable hamlet sits high above the Delaware River. The river is unusually wide here, making this a prime spot for spotting bald eagles...
Livingstone Manor
This little hamlet is tucked away in a wedge of land where two creeks—the broad Willowemoc and the narrower Little Beaverkill—come together...
Old Forge and Eagle Bay
Located in the southwest corner of Adirondack Park, the village of Old Forge sits at the west end of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. In years past...
Fredonia and Dunkirk
Dunkirk, one of the few harbors along the east coast of Lake Erie, was named after Dunkerque in northern France, and in 1851 became the terminus...
Annandale-on-Hudson and Tivoli
Annandale-on-Hudson is home to the beautiful Bard College campus and its famous Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. If you travel north to...
Skaneateles
On a former stagecoach route, Skaneateles—officially pronounced skanny-atlas (though you’ll hear skinny-atlas from locals, too)—presides over...
Penn Yan
The small village, which incorporated in 1833 and took its name from its early Pennsylvania and Yankee residents, is at the north end of Keuka...
Red Hook
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Oneida
This small city off Route 5 and the thruway was settled in 1834. It's home to the Mansion House estate, where the former Oneida Community, a...
East Aurora
East Aurora has earned the nickname Toy Town, U.S.A. because of the many toy companies that have been based in this tiny town over the years...
Bay Shore
About 40 miles east of New York City, Bay Shore is close to Robert Moses State Park, and Fire Island is just a short ferry ride across the Great...
Corning
One of the world's glass centers, Corning has an appropriate nickname: Crystal City. The Corning Museum of Glass, housing the world’s largest...
High Falls
The tiny hamlet of High Falls is a weekender's delight where cool shops, old buildings, excellent restaurants, and cozy places to stay nestle...
Alexandria Bay
The vacation center and heart of the Thousand Islands area, Alexandria Bay sits at the edge of the St. Lawrence River. In the late 1800s the...
Sayville
Sayville is small-town, main street charm at its best. Once a major exporter of pine to New York City and oyster capital of the United States...
West Point and Storm King
Though very different in purpose—one site is dedicated to military education and the other to celebrating art and nature—West Point and Storm...
Katonah
The core of this charming village is made up of several gingerbread Victorian homes and a downtown shopping district populated with upscale...
Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks
Bear Mountain, which some say resembles the profile of a reclining bear, presides over the four-season Bear Mountain State Park. A beautiful...
Herkimer
The village, on the north bank of the Mohawk River, takes its name from a Revolutionary War general whose home, now a state historic site, was...
Saugerties
Once a thriving industrial riverfront town, Saugerties went through a slump but now is a vibrant place with a grand new hotel and lively restaurants...
Northport
The Matinecock Indians were the first inhabitants of what is now one of the North Shore's oldest and most charming villages. Originally known...
Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen State Park, one of the state's premier natural wonders, is one reason to visit this small village (population 2,500). On the south...
Wilmington
Wilmington is home to Whiteface Mountain ski area, where the alpine events of the 1980 Winter Olympics were held. ...
Westfield
As the home of a Welch's plant, Westfield calls itself the grape-juice capital of the world. Several wineries are nearby, off U.S. 20. Antiques...
Southold
Don't be tempted to simply pass through Southold on your way to its next-door neighbor, Greenport, because its wineries, restaurants, outdoor...
Jamestown
Jamestown, founded in 1811, is at the eastern end of Chautauqua Lake. One of its claims to fame is that it was the childhood home of Lucille...
Blue Mountain Lake
At the edge of Blue Mountain Lake, this hamlet is home to only a few hundred people. Outdoors lovers come to the area, the geographic heart...
Huntington
The township of greater Huntington embraces five navigable harbors, several beaches on the gentle waters of Long Island Sound, and 17 communities...
Garrison
Sleepy Garrison takes full advantage of its riverside setting with a rambling waterfront park where pleasure boats dock at the marina, and a...
Howes Cave
Howes Cave is such a small community that you could easily miss it as you motor down Route 7. But looks can be deceiving. The small town attracts...
Sackets Harbor
This Lake Ontario village was settled in 1800, and many of the buildings here are from the early 19th century. The visitor center has a walking...
Rome
The Mohawk River courses through Rome, about 10 mi north of Interstate 90, and the route linking the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes cuts...
Port Washington
Antiques and collectibles stores, gift shops, and old buildings line this town's Main Street, and tall ships bob in the water beyond the town...
Piermont
Piermont doesn't hide its gritty, blue-collar history. A century-old flywheel, which supplied power to factories in the village until 1983,...
Old Bethpage and Farmingdale
Golf fans are quite familiar with Old Bethpage and nearby Farmingdale. Bethpage State Park has five municipal courses, including the Black Course...
Roslyn
Roslyn, at the head of Hempstead Harbor, has an attractive downtown, popular restaurants, trendy boutiques, and charming residential areas....
Quogue
Settled in the mid-17th century, Quogue, part of the greater Westhampton area, is one of the oldest communities on Long Island. Today, thanks...
Oyster Bay
The history of this quaint town on an inlet off Long Island Sound can be traced to 1615, when a Dutch explorer, impressed by the area's bountiful...
Ellicottville
Holiday Valley, a popular regional ski resort, is Ellicott’s main draw. This is where Buffalo and Rochester area residents go to get in some...
Amagansett
A small hamlet in the town of East Hampton, Amagansett offers all the charm of the Hamptons but has a somewhat more down-to earth character...
Belleayre Mountain Ski Area
Not far from some of the area's prettiest villages, including Phoenicia and Woodstock, the popular family-friendly Belleayre Mountain Ski Area...
Clayton
Clayton, which occupies a promontory jutting into the St. Lawrence River, quietly maintains its riverine heritage. Settled in 1822, it was once...
Elmira
Settled in 1788, Elmira was the site of one of the battles of the Sullivan-Clinton expedition of 1779, during which a colonial army routed American...
Bolton Landing
A community of about 2,000 year-round residents, Bolton Landing, 8 mi north of the village of Lake George, hugs the western shore of Lake...
Water Mill
Celebrities including Matt Lauer, Jennifer Lopez, and the Hiltons own, or have owned, homes here, and pseudo-celebs like Dinah Lohan (Lindsay...
Port Jefferson
The Setauket Indians, the first to live here, began selling the land to settlers in the mid-1600s. By the time of the Revolutionary War the...
Great Neck
The western gateway to the North Shore of Long Island, Great Neck sits on a peninsula jutting into Long Island Sound. Ever since Dutch settlers...
Cold Spring Harbor
One of the North Shore's most enchanting towns, Cold Spring Harbor has always been valued for its location on the water. The Matinecock Indians...
Newburgh
Toward the close of the Revolutionary War, George Washington kept his headquarters and residence here. Although the riverside city has lost...
Glens Falls
The road to Lake George begins in Glens Falls, about 10 mi south and east of Adirondack Park's formal boundary, 194 mi north of New York City...
Trumansburg
A few miles west of Cayuga Lake, Trumansburg is a self-contained rural outpost but also something of an Ithaca exurb. The village is known for...
Staatsburg
Midway between Rhinebeck and Hyde Park is Staatsburg, a small town surrounded by soft hills overlooking the Hudson River. The main attraction...
Olean
Olean, founded in 1804, is a community of 16,000 nestled in hills formed by receding glaciers. It's home to St. Bonaventure University, two...
Salamanca
Salamanca, on the broad Allegheny River, has the distinction of being the only U.S. city on an American Indian reservation (the Allegany Indian...
Amsterdam
In its heyday, this Erie Canal town bustled with mills and factories churning out manufactured goods, from carpets and curtains to carriage...
Crown Point
The entire area near Crown Point was once known as Ironville, though that name now belongs to a small hamlet nearby. Crown Point is a quiet...
Tupper Lake
Once a logging and transportation center, Tupper Lake is today a quiet spot with about 3,800 residents. The village sits on Raquette Pond (the...
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga is an Iroquois term meaning "land of many waters," and Ticonderoga, 30 mi northeast of Bolton’s Landing, lives up to its name....
Beacon
For a touch of urban grit, arty cool, and coffeehouse grunge, head to this small river city in Dutchess County's southwestern corner. Dia:Beacon...
Bethel
The little community of Bethel isn't much to look at, at least when you're driving past on the main road. You've got to get off the beaten path...
Grand Island
The low and flat Grand Island is the largest of the islands dotting the Niagara River between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. (In fact, it's larger...
Bemus Point
Bemus Point is the largest community on the north shore of Chautauqua Lake. Its main attractions are its waterfront and its handful of good...
Goshen
With a huge park, old trees, nice restaurants, and two side-by-side hardware stores, Goshen is the kind of walkable, slow-paced village ideal...
Hurley
Hurley, a National Historic Landmark, includes one of the largest clusters of stone houses in the United States. The 24 Hurley Stone Houses...
Ausable Chasm
Thanks, to the impressive carving abilities of the Ausable River, which cut through deep layers of sandstone, Ausable Chasm has a trio of treasures...
Canajoharie
Canajoharie is on Route 5S, on the south bank of the Mohawk River. Founded in 1730, the village is now home to a large Beech-Nut food-processing...
Darien Lakes State Park
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Lockport
The city of Lockport has five sets of operating locks along the Erie Canal. The busy lock system still operates in much the same manner as it...
Allegany State Park
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John Boyd Thacher State Park
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Old Westbury
The community of Westbury dates to 1657, when Captain John Seamann purchased 12,000 acres from the local Algonquin tribe. Later, in 1700, Quakers...
Sharon Springs
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Orient
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Glen Cove
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Round Top
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Monticello
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Prattsville
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Callicoon
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North Salem
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Delhi
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Stamford
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Roxbury
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Mount Tremper
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Freeport
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Richfield Springs
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Yonkers
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Haines Falls
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Monroe
Although it's largely residential, Monroe blends industrial grit and old-fashioned living: it's the birthplace of Velveeta as well as home to...
Roscoe
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Stony Brook
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Liberty
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New York City
From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of Times Square to Central Park's leafy paths, New York City pulses with an irrepressible energy...
Rochester
First known as the Flour City in the early 1800s, for the mills that were powered by the Genesee River, Rochester became the Flower City when...
Saratoga Springs
Mineral-water springs first brought American Indians and, later, American settlers to this area just south of the Adirondack foothills. Gideon...
Montauk
Twelve long miles of windswept road—the Napeague Stretch—flanked by pristine, often desolate parkland and dotted with several clam bar-restaurants...
Buffalo
Snow, the Buffalo Bills, and the gateway to Niagara Falls are just some of the things that come to mind when most people think of Buffalo. While...
Albany
Since 1797 Albany has served as the capital of the state. You could say that the city, thanks to its role in state politics and to its location...
Southampton
Southampton is a village steeped in rich history blended with contemporary affluence. Unspoiled area beaches framed by sparkling Atlantic waters...
Syracuse
At the southern tip of Onondaga Lake, Syracuse is considered the geographic center of the state. The Syracuse area is the ancestral home of...
Niagara Falls
20 mi north of Buffalo, 80 mi south of Toronto, 90 mi west of Rochester. Niagara Falls has inspired artists for centuries. English painter...
Fire Island
With the Atlantic Ocean to its south and the Great South Bay to its north, Fire Island is a 32-mile-long narrow stretch of pristine barrier...
Rhinebeck
At heart, Rhinebeck is a historic village with a dose of city sophistication. The influence of earlier times is present in the Victorian, Greek...
Woodstock
Because it lent its name to the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival—which was actually held in Bethel, in the southwestern region of the Catskills...
New Paltz
A vibrant cultural scene, a magnificent natural setting, and abundant outdoor activities are among the draws of this small college town, home...
Sag Harbor
If you're familiar with the Hamptons’ upscale vibe, you'll soon realize that, though it's in the Hamptons, Sag Harbor is not quite as "Hampton...
Cooperstown
The village was founded in 1786 by William Cooper on the southern shore of Otsego Lake, also known as Lake Glimmerglass. William was the father...
Hudson
Rising from decades of decay and decrepitude, Hudson has, over the past few years, finally arrived as a bona fide weekend destination for a...
Lake Placid
The village of Lake Placid isn't on Lake Placid; it's on the shore of Mirror Lake, one of the most beautiful of the Adirondack lakes. The village...
Canandaigua
Long a favorite vacation destination for Rochester residents, this small city (population about 11,200) sits at the north end of 16-mi-long...
Ithaca
Home to both Cornell University and Ithaca College, eclectic Ithaca is the multicultural and intellectual capital of the central Finger Lakes...
East Hampton
Graced with ancient elm trees, majestic gray-shingled homes, and historic windmills, the village of East Hampton has evolved into a busy and...
Millbrook
For many, this Dutchess County village midway between the Hudson River and Connecticut is just the right blend of town and country. Historic...
Shelter Island
Between Long Island's North and South forks, this 11½-square-mile island offers at least a partial escape from the summer traffic-and-crowd...
Greenport
A fleet of commercial fishing boats still operates out of this down-to-earth, working-class village, but shops, restaurants, and hotels have...
Riverhead
This is the gateway to Long Island's wine country, with the Peconic River and Great Peconic Bay bordering the town on the south and Long Island...
Kingston
Kingston has come a long way since its role as the state's first capital way back in 1777; while the historic Stockade District (also known...
Cold Spring
The well-preserved 19th-century village edges one of the most dramatic bends of the Hudson River, and its true showpiece may well be the breath...
Tarrytown
On the east bank of the Hudson River, Tarrytown has a bustling downtown with a rich artistic history. Filled with boutiques, antiques shops...
Phoenicia
A strollable main street makes Phoenicia a pleasure to discover. There are plenty of shops, including a couple of kooky ones, and some surprisingly...
Cutchogue
Driving east through wine country, you’ll come across this quaint village with white, steepled churches and a small collection of old-fashioned...
Hunter
Nestled in the shadow of Hunter Mountain, the second-highest mountain in the Catskills, the village of Hunter is all about the slopes. On winter...
Nyack
Although only a 35-minute car ride from Manhattan, the Hudson River village of Nyack retains a small-town charm. Elegant mansions and Victorian...
Schenectady
Founded by Dutch traders in 1661, Schenectady is one of the oldest cities in the country. Both General Electric Co. and the now-defunct American...
Lake George
The village of Lake George, in the Adirondack foothills, sits at the southern end of the lake of the same name. It's a family-focused tourist...
Saranac Lake
The village of Saranac Lake sits on small Flower Lake; the three lakes that go by the name Saranac—Lower Saranac, Middle Saranac, and Upper...
Long Beach
Long Beach is a city on the rise since Hurricane Sandy ravaged its shores and parts of its lively downtown in October 2012. Since then the city...
Westhampton Beach
So many seasonal visitors have fallen in love with Westhampton that it has become one of the fastest-growing year-round communities on eastern...
Poughkeepsie
Thanks to the opening of the Walkway-Over-the-Hudson National Park and a devoted group of talented chefs, this once prosperous city is experiencing...
Troy
At the juncture of the Hudson River and the Erie Canal and just a few miles north of Albany, Troy was an important commercial city in the early...
Windham
Once a private club that attracted prominent politicians and business leaders, the Windham ski resort retains a somewhat exclusive air. Professionals...
Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls is a classic. The former mill town has wide streets lined with century-old homes, 19th-century storefronts, and a sprinkling of...
Garden City
In 1869, the "Merchant Prince of Broadway," Alexander T. Stewart, put his considerable talents, creativity, and wealth into the creation of...
Naples
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Utica
Utica, near the exact geographic center of New York State, has been a magnet for immigrants since Erie Canal days. Thousands of Irish workers...
Bridgehampton
The beautiful beaches are just part of the attraction at this quiet, classy Hamptons community. Elegant Bridgehampton has antiques shops, art...
Auburn
Around 28,000 people live in Auburn, an urban outpost in rural Cayuga County. Despite a somewhat shabby downtown, the city has a number of beautiful...
Hammondsport
Hammondsport, a small village nestled between soft hills at the southern end of Keuka Lake, is close to a number of quality wineries and an...
Geneva
In the Seneca Lake city of Geneva (population 13,000), wonderful examples of Federal, Victorian Gothic, and Jeffersonian architecture, among...
Aurora
Stretching nearly a mile along the east shore of Cayuga Lake, Aurora has long been one of the prettiest 19th-century villages in upstate New...
Hyde Park
Home to both the Franklin D. Roosevelt Historic National Site (which includes the president’s boyhood home, presidential library, and grave...
Chautauqua and Mayville
The 856-acre village of Chautauqua, bordering Chautauqua Lake, is something of a Mayberry, with Victorian homes lining its narrow, hodgepodge...
North Creek and Gore Mountain
Nestled between the mountains and the Hudson River gorge, the village of North Creek makes a good base for a variety of outdoor activities....
Skaneateles
On a former stagecoach route, Skaneateles—officially pronounced skanny-atlas (though you’ll hear skinny-atlas from locals, too)—presides over...
Narrowsburg
This adorable hamlet sits high above the Delaware River. The river is unusually wide here, making this a prime spot for spotting bald eagles...
Annandale-on-Hudson and Tivoli
Annandale-on-Hudson is home to the beautiful Bard College campus and its famous Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. If you travel north to...
Old Forge and Eagle Bay
Located in the southwest corner of Adirondack Park, the village of Old Forge sits at the west end of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. In years past...
Kinderhook
One of Kinderhook's most notable residents was Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States. You can retrace the steps of early American...
Livingstone Manor
This little hamlet is tucked away in a wedge of land where two creeks—the broad Willowemoc and the narrower Little Beaverkill—come together...
Fredonia and Dunkirk
Dunkirk, one of the few harbors along the east coast of Lake Erie, was named after Dunkerque in northern France, and in 1851 became the terminus...
Penn Yan
The small village, which incorporated in 1833 and took its name from its early Pennsylvania and Yankee residents, is at the north end of Keuka...
East Aurora
East Aurora has earned the nickname Toy Town, U.S.A. because of the many toy companies that have been based in this tiny town over the years...
Alexandria Bay
The vacation center and heart of the Thousand Islands area, Alexandria Bay sits at the edge of the St. Lawrence River. In the late 1800s the...
Red Hook
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High Falls
The tiny hamlet of High Falls is a weekender's delight where cool shops, old buildings, excellent restaurants, and cozy places to stay nestle...
Bay Shore
About 40 miles east of New York City, Bay Shore is close to Robert Moses State Park, and Fire Island is just a short ferry ride across the Great...
Oneida
This small city off Route 5 and the thruway was settled in 1834. It's home to the Mansion House estate, where the former Oneida Community, a...
Corning
One of the world's glass centers, Corning has an appropriate nickname: Crystal City. The Corning Museum of Glass, housing the world’s largest...
Sayville
Sayville is small-town, main street charm at its best. Once a major exporter of pine to New York City and oyster capital of the United States...
Katonah
The core of this charming village is made up of several gingerbread Victorian homes and a downtown shopping district populated with upscale...
Herkimer
The village, on the north bank of the Mohawk River, takes its name from a Revolutionary War general whose home, now a state historic site, was...
Northport
The Matinecock Indians were the first inhabitants of what is now one of the North Shore's oldest and most charming villages. Originally known...
Saugerties
Once a thriving industrial riverfront town, Saugerties went through a slump but now is a vibrant place with a grand new hotel and lively restaurants...
West Point and Storm King
Though very different in purpose—one site is dedicated to military education and the other to celebrating art and nature—West Point and Storm...
Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen State Park, one of the state's premier natural wonders, is one reason to visit this small village (population 2,500). On the south...
Wilmington
Wilmington is home to Whiteface Mountain ski area, where the alpine events of the 1980 Winter Olympics were held. ...
Westfield
As the home of a Welch's plant, Westfield calls itself the grape-juice capital of the world. Several wineries are nearby, off U.S. 20. Antiques...
Howes Cave
Howes Cave is such a small community that you could easily miss it as you motor down Route 7. But looks can be deceiving. The small town attracts...
Huntington
The township of greater Huntington embraces five navigable harbors, several beaches on the gentle waters of Long Island Sound, and 17 communities...
Southold
Don't be tempted to simply pass through Southold on your way to its next-door neighbor, Greenport, because its wineries, restaurants, outdoor...
Blue Mountain Lake
At the edge of Blue Mountain Lake, this hamlet is home to only a few hundred people. Outdoors lovers come to the area, the geographic heart...
Jamestown
Jamestown, founded in 1811, is at the eastern end of Chautauqua Lake. One of its claims to fame is that it was the childhood home of Lucille...
Garrison
Sleepy Garrison takes full advantage of its riverside setting with a rambling waterfront park where pleasure boats dock at the marina, and a...
Sackets Harbor
This Lake Ontario village was settled in 1800, and many of the buildings here are from the early 19th century. The visitor center has a walking...
Rome
The Mohawk River courses through Rome, about 10 mi north of Interstate 90, and the route linking the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes cuts...
Roslyn
Roslyn, at the head of Hempstead Harbor, has an attractive downtown, popular restaurants, trendy boutiques, and charming residential areas....
Piermont
Piermont doesn't hide its gritty, blue-collar history. A century-old flywheel, which supplied power to factories in the village until 1983,...
Old Bethpage and Farmingdale
Golf fans are quite familiar with Old Bethpage and nearby Farmingdale. Bethpage State Park has five municipal courses, including the Black Course...
Port Washington
Antiques and collectibles stores, gift shops, and old buildings line this town's Main Street, and tall ships bob in the water beyond the town...
Clayton
Clayton, which occupies a promontory jutting into the St. Lawrence River, quietly maintains its riverine heritage. Settled in 1822, it was once...
Bolton Landing
A community of about 2,000 year-round residents, Bolton Landing, 8 mi north of the village of Lake George, hugs the western shore of Lake...
Oyster Bay
The history of this quaint town on an inlet off Long Island Sound can be traced to 1615, when a Dutch explorer, impressed by the area's bountiful...
Ellicottville
Holiday Valley, a popular regional ski resort, is Ellicott’s main draw. This is where Buffalo and Rochester area residents go to get in some...
Amagansett
A small hamlet in the town of East Hampton, Amagansett offers all the charm of the Hamptons but has a somewhat more down-to earth character...
Elmira
Settled in 1788, Elmira was the site of one of the battles of the Sullivan-Clinton expedition of 1779, during which a colonial army routed American...
Belleayre Mountain Ski Area
Not far from some of the area's prettiest villages, including Phoenicia and Woodstock, the popular family-friendly Belleayre Mountain Ski Area...
Quogue
Settled in the mid-17th century, Quogue, part of the greater Westhampton area, is one of the oldest communities on Long Island. Today, thanks...
Port Jefferson
The Setauket Indians, the first to live here, began selling the land to settlers in the mid-1600s. By the time of the Revolutionary War the...
Water Mill
Celebrities including Matt Lauer, Jennifer Lopez, and the Hiltons own, or have owned, homes here, and pseudo-celebs like Dinah Lohan (Lindsay...
Cold Spring Harbor
One of the North Shore's most enchanting towns, Cold Spring Harbor has always been valued for its location on the water. The Matinecock Indians...
Great Neck
The western gateway to the North Shore of Long Island, Great Neck sits on a peninsula jutting into Long Island Sound. Ever since Dutch settlers...
Staatsburg
Midway between Rhinebeck and Hyde Park is Staatsburg, a small town surrounded by soft hills overlooking the Hudson River. The main attraction...
Trumansburg
A few miles west of Cayuga Lake, Trumansburg is a self-contained rural outpost but also something of an Ithaca exurb. The village is known for...
Salamanca
Salamanca, on the broad Allegheny River, has the distinction of being the only U.S. city on an American Indian reservation (the Allegany Indian...
Olean
Olean, founded in 1804, is a community of 16,000 nestled in hills formed by receding glaciers. It's home to St. Bonaventure University, two...
Glens Falls
The road to Lake George begins in Glens Falls, about 10 mi south and east of Adirondack Park's formal boundary, 194 mi north of New York City...
Newburgh
Toward the close of the Revolutionary War, George Washington kept his headquarters and residence here. Although the riverside city has lost...
Beacon
For a touch of urban grit, arty cool, and coffeehouse grunge, head to this small river city in Dutchess County's southwestern corner. Dia:Beacon...
Amsterdam
In its heyday, this Erie Canal town bustled with mills and factories churning out manufactured goods, from carpets and curtains to carriage...
Tupper Lake
Once a logging and transportation center, Tupper Lake is today a quiet spot with about 3,800 residents. The village sits on Raquette Pond (the...
Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga is an Iroquois term meaning "land of many waters," and Ticonderoga, 30 mi northeast of Bolton’s Landing, lives up to its name....
Crown Point
The entire area near Crown Point was once known as Ironville, though that name now belongs to a small hamlet nearby. Crown Point is a quiet...
Grand Island
The low and flat Grand Island is the largest of the islands dotting the Niagara River between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. (In fact, it's larger...
Bethel
The little community of Bethel isn't much to look at, at least when you're driving past on the main road. You've got to get off the beaten path...
Bemus Point
Bemus Point is the largest community on the north shore of Chautauqua Lake. Its main attractions are its waterfront and its handful of good...
Goshen
With a huge park, old trees, nice restaurants, and two side-by-side hardware stores, Goshen is the kind of walkable, slow-paced village ideal...
Canajoharie
Canajoharie is on Route 5S, on the south bank of the Mohawk River. Founded in 1730, the village is now home to a large Beech-Nut food-processing...
Ausable Chasm
Thanks, to the impressive carving abilities of the Ausable River, which cut through deep layers of sandstone, Ausable Chasm has a trio of treasures...
Lockport
The city of Lockport has five sets of operating locks along the Erie Canal. The busy lock system still operates in much the same manner as it...
Hurley
Hurley, a National Historic Landmark, includes one of the largest clusters of stone houses in the United States. The 24 Hurley Stone Houses...
Old Westbury
The community of Westbury dates to 1657, when Captain John Seamann purchased 12,000 acres from the local Algonquin tribe. Later, in 1700, Quakers...
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Stony Brook
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North Salem
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Orient
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Yonkers
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Stamford
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Haines Falls
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Monroe
Although it's largely residential, Monroe blends industrial grit and old-fashioned living: it's the birthplace of Velveeta as well as home to...
Richfield Springs
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Callicoon
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Monticello
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Long Island's South Shore and North Shore offer vastly different scenery. The coastline of the South Shore beckons with its powdery white sands...
Hudson Valley
A welcome escape from the chaos and traffic of New York City, the Hudson Valley calls to visitors who are eager to relish the natural beauty...
The Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes stretch like narrow north–south slashes across western central New York. Their names evoke the tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy...
Albany and Central New York
Two of New York’s most striking areas—the capital region and the Leatherstocking region—share a common history but have somehow managed to become...
The Adirondacks and Thousand Islands
Upstate New York may be America's best-kept secret," wrote George Meegan, an Englishman who made a seven-year, 19,000-mi trek (ending in 1983...
Niagara Falls and Western New York
As any local will tell you, this is western New York, not “upstate,” which suggests a closeness to New York City—and this pastoral parcel of...
The Catskills
The Catskills Mountains are suddenly one of the hottest destinations in Upstate New York. Over the past several years, these pine-covered mountains...
Adirondack State Park
Adirondack State Park was created by the state in 1892, and two years later a large chunk of the land was designated "forever wild," prohibiting...
Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks
Bear Mountain, which some say resembles the profile of a reclining bear, presides over the four-season Bear Mountain State Park. A beautiful...
Darien Lakes State Park
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Allegany State Park
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John Boyd Thacher State Park
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