- December 31, 2024 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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- Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.
1. Saratoga Springs, New York
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2. Lake Placid, New York
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3. Lake George
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4. Thousand Islands, New York
Romantic Islands
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5. Buffalo
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6. Finger Lakes
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7. Albany
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8. Ithaca
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9. Rochester
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10. Montauk
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11. Niagara Falls
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12. Syracuse
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13. New York City
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14. Narrowsburg
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15. Cooperstown
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16. Cold Spring
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17. Long Island, New York
Romantic Islands
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18. The Adirondacks
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19. Mohonk Preserve, NY
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20. Onondaga Lake Park
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21. Ellis Island
Romantic Islands
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22. Panama Rocks Scenic Park, New York
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23. Taughannock Falls State Park
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24. The City of Niagara Falls
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25. Poughkeepsie, New York
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
New York City is bustling with entertainment, food, art, and energy. 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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