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1. Saratoga Springs, New York ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Saratoga Springs, New York
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2. Lake Placid, New York ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lake Placid, New York
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3. Lake George

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Lake George
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4. Thousand Islands, New York

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Thousand Islands, New York
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5. Buffalo

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6. Finger Lakes

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Finger Lakes
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7. Albany

Albany
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8. Ithaca

Ithaca
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9. Rochester

Rochester
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10. Montauk

Montauk
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11. Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls
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12. Syracuse

Syracuse
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13. New York City

New York City
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14. Narrowsburg

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15. Cooperstown

Cooperstown
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16. Cold Spring

Cold Spring
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17. Long Island, New York

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Long Island, New York
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18. The Adirondacks

The Adirondacks
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19. Mohonk Preserve, NY

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Mohonk Preserve, NY
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20. Onondaga Lake Park

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Onondaga Lake Park
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21. Ellis Island

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Ellis Island
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22. Panama Rocks Scenic Park, New York

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Panama Rocks Scenic Park, New York
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23. Taughannock Falls State Park

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Taughannock Falls State Park
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24. The City of Niagara Falls

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The City of Niagara Falls
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25. Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, New York
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • What is New York City known for?
    • New York City is bustling with entertainment, food, art, and energy.
  • What else does the state of New York offer?
    • However, there is so much more to the state of New York than just the world-famous city that bears its name, including caves, historic castles, lakes, and mountains.

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