New York

The state of New York has much to offer outside of its most famous city. The northwestern city of Buffalo is rich with history and home to professional football and hockey. Niagara Falls, New York, offers a state park that travelers flock to each summer to see its namesake natural wonderful of North America. The Chautauqua Lake region is dotted with towns, such Ellicottville, Jamestown and more that offer great summer getaways destinations as well as Holiday Valley, one of the state’s most popular spots to hit the slopes once the snow falls.

 

Rochester Museum and Science Center in Rochester, New York (photo courtesy of Rochester Museum and Science Center)

This interactive museum in Rochester, New York, ignites curiosity with hands-on STEM exhibits, insightful demonstrations and regional history.

Ithaca Falls in Ithaca, New York (photo by Stu Gallagher)

These geography around Ithaca, New York, offers a wealth of waterfalls, including these located at state parks that are all a short drive from one another. 

Seven Springs Ski Resort in Champion, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Seven Springs Ski Resort)

Hit the road for resorts in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, that offer beginner-friendly slopes, cozy lodging and plenty of off-mountain fun.  

Bellhurst Castle and Winery in Geneva, New York (photo by Vasily Baziuk, Visit Finger Lakes)

This former Gilded Age summer home in Geneva, New York, offers overnight stays, distinctive suites and on-site dining.

This summertime spot in Elmira, New York, started as a historic sculpture garden before transforming into a one-of-a-kind lakeside amusement park.

Since 1951, this museum in Corning, New York, has educated visitors about the art of glassmaking through science-focused demonstrations and vibrant exhibits.

This botanical garden in Buffalo, New York, showcase the beauty of nature through differently themed areas, including ones that spotlight native species. 

Glider at Harris Hill Soaring in Elmira, New York (photo by Michael Goldstein)

For those who want to fly like a bird, this club in Elmira, New York, offers scenic and serence flights on professionally piloted, motorless two-seat gliders.

People gathering outside The Buffalo History Museum in Buffalo, New York (photo courtesy of Buffalo History Museum)

Housed in a structure built for the 1901 Pan American Exhibition, this museum in Buffalo, New York, shares the story of the city.

Person pouring cider into glass at Finger Lakes Cider House in Interlaken, New York (photo by Hannah Stokes)

This spot in Interlaken, New York, pairs the scenic beauty of the region with ciders crafted on-site at its working farm.