New York
What you need to know before you go
New York State offers more beyond the sheen of the Big Apple. NYC alone is crammed with unmissable sights like the Statue of Liberty, while the state itself boasts several of the most-visited tourist attractions in the world. Just out of the metropolitan area, there’s the great outdoors for you to escape the crowds and reconnect with nature.
From waterfalls and lush valleys to forests and lakes, New York’s appeal doesn’t stop there. It has splendid stretches of sandy beaches for wave riders and weekenders. There’s even a host of quirky, unhidden, and lesser-known spots for the urban explorer to discover around NYC’s 5 boroughs.
Top destinations in New York
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Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains of New York offers old-growth forest, lakeshore views, recreation, museums, historic sites, freshwater beaches, arts, culture and a wine country. The Fort Henry Museum & Restoration on the shores of the lake provides a...Buffalo
Buffalo is a reminder there’s more to New York State than the Big Apple itself. Here, you can relax by the shores of Lake Erie, in Buffalo Harbor State Park, which offers views across the waters as well as its...Hamptons
The Hamptons are a collection of seaside communities on the South Fork of Long Island, offering a resort town destination...Montauk
Montauk is a village in New York on the east end of Long Island, famed for beaches, state parks, museums...Lake Placid
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What to see & do in New York
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Where & what to eat in New York
10 Best Food Markets in New York
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Where to shop & what to buy in New York
10 Best Shopping Malls in New York
A New York mall or department store is an essential part of any visit to the Big Apple. The malls in NYC are more than enough to make it the top shopping destination in the United States. The multitude of...10 Best Markets in New York
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Where to go & what to do at night in New York
10 Best Nightclubs in New York
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After dinner in Buffalo, the party is just getting started with this city's incredibly vibrant nightlife, from walkable historic districts...14 Best Theaters in New York
The best theaters in New York are true iconic landmarks of the after-dinner entertainment in the city that never...
Useful information
7 Tourist Traps to Avoid in New York
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Our New York Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the USA. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s...
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