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.

 

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.

Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York (photo courtesy of the National Park Service)

Learn about several famous 19th-century social reformers at this Seneca Falls, New York, destination that shares the story of the Seneca Falls Convention.

Exterior of Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York (photo courtesy of Sherwood Inn)

This Skaneateles, New York, hotel features individually designed rooms and a romantic restaurant with a fine dining menu.

Family on Tilt-a-Whirl at Midway State Park in Bemus Point, New York (photo courtesy of Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau)

Established as a trolley park in 1898, this Bemus Point, New York, destination offers classic arcade games, family-friendly rides and a themed mini golf course.

Costumed educators at Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, New York (photo by Joann K. Long)

Make your way to Mumford, New York, to experience this interactive village with 68 historic buildings that are populated by costumed educators offering stories and demonstrations.

It’s A Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls, New York (photo by Henry Law)

Immerse yourself in the world of this classic holiday film in Seneca Falls, New York, the community that inspired parts of the fictional town of Bedford Falls in the movie. 

Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York (photo courtesy of Old Fort Niagara)

Visit one of the longest used military bases in the country in Youngstown, New York. Tour guides tell of life here in the 18th century. 

Couple sitting in lawn chairs lakeside at The Lake House on Canandaigua in Canandaigua, New York (photo courtesy of The Lake House on Canandaigua)

Stay lakeside in Canandaigua, New York, at this charming Finger Lakes region inn featuring a relaxing, outdoor barrel sauna experience, beautiful lake vistas and more.