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1. Cornell Botanic Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cornell Botanic Gardens
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2. Kykuit, New York State ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kykuit, New York State
© Kykuit

3. miSci Museum of Innovation and Science

Category: Kids & Family
miSci Museum of Innovation and Science
© miSci Museum of Innovation and Science

4. Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds
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5. Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

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Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
© Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

6. George Eastman Museum

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George Eastman Museum
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7. Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty
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8. National September 11 Memorial and Museum

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National September 11 Memorial and Museum
© National September 11 Memorial and Museum

9. The Storm King Art Center, New York

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The Storm King Art Center, New York
© The Storm King Art Center

10. Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El
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11. The Edward Hopper Birthplace and Boyhood Home, New York

The Edward Hopper Birthplace and Boyhood Home, New York
© The Edward Hopper Birthplace and Boyhood Home

12. The Met Cloisters

The Met Cloisters
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13. Historic Huguenot Street

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Historic Huguenot Street
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14. New York Botanical Garden

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New York Botanical Garden
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15. Hudson Beach Glass

Category: Beaches
Hudson Beach Glass
© Hudson Beach Glass

16. Farmers' Museum

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Farmers' Museum
© Farmers’ Museum

17. Empire State Building

Empire State Building
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18. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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19. Broadway, New York

Broadway, New York
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20. Old Westbury Gardens

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Old Westbury Gardens
© Old Westbury Gardens

21. Antique Boat Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Antique Boat Museum
© Antique Boat Museum

22. Forest Hill Stadium

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Forest Hill Stadium
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23. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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24. Brooklyn Botanical Garden

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Brooklyn Botanical Garden
© Brooklyn Botanical Garden

25. One World Observatory

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One World Observatory
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From the bustle and excitement of one of the world’s largest cities, to the quiet towns, kid-friendly resorts, and seasonal foliage of upstate New York to the beaches of Long Island, the state has something for everyone. Museums, historic houses, botanical gardens, art galleries, forts, and stately churches attract history and horticulture lovers.

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