The spectacular Taughannock Falls is worth the hike to view it

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For most, any trip to the Empire State starts or finishes in its iconic metropolis: New York City. However, if you confine your travels only to the five boroughs there's a considerable amount you're missing out on.

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Central Park

Upper West Side & Central Park

One of the world’s most renowned green spaces, Central Park comprises 843 acres of rolling meadows, boulder-studded outcroppings, elm-lined walkways,…
American Museum of Natural History

Upper West Side & Central Park

Founded back in 1869, this venerable museum contains a veritable wonderland of more than 34 million objects, specimens and artifacts – including armies of…
Green-Wood Cemetery

New York City

If you want to enjoy a slice of scenic Brooklyn in total peace and quiet, make for Green-Wood Cemetery. This historic burial ground set on the borough’s…
High Line

West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

It’s hard to believe that the 1½-mile-long High Line – a shining example of brilliant urban renewal – was once a dingy freight line that anchored a rather…
Prospect Park

New York City

Brooklyn is blessed with a number of historic, view-laden and well used green spaces, but its emerald is Prospect Park. The designers of the 585-acre park…
Brooklyn Museum

New York City

This encyclopedic museum, imagined as the centerpiece of the 19th-century Brooklyn Institute, occupies a five-story, 560,000-sq-ft beaux-arts building…
Whitney Museum of American Art

West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

After years of construction, the Whitney's downtown location opened to much fanfare in 2015. Anchoring the southern reaches of the High Line, this…
Chinatown

SoHo & Chinatown

A walk through Manhattan's most colorful, cramped neighborhood is never the same, no matter how many times you hit the pavement. Peek inside temples and…

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Things to Know

New York State is so varied, everyone will find something to love. Here’s where to go, what to do, what to eat, and how to get around the Empire State.

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Transportation

Escape the urban jungle and explore New York State's incredible landscapes and charming towns. Here's how to get around when you get there.

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Money and Costs

The delights of New York State don’t always come cheap. Yet with a little planning – and some insider tips – it’s not hard to economize.

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Best Road Trips

From the Great Lakes to Long Island, New York serves up a banquet of landscapes and experiences. Here are the best road trips for soaking it all in.

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