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.

 

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. 

Exterior of Mark Twain Study at Mark Twain Study and Gravesite in Elmira, New York (photo courtesy of Elmira College)

The author behind The Adventures of Tom Sawyer did much of his work in Elmira, New York, in this octagonal study now located on the campus of Elmira College. 

Two men eating wings at Nine-Eleven Tavern bar in Buffalo, New York (photo by Drew Brown)

Choose from more than a dozen restaurants on this self-guided culinary tour in Buffalo, New York, where hungry travelers can sample the city's most famous food export. 

Interpreter talking with young girl at Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, New York (photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection)

The Seneca people once lived in an agricultural community near what is today Victor, New York. This National Historic Landmark tells their story. 

Person and dog hiking in the Finger Lakes Region in west-central, New York (photo © Adventures.with.Willow/Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance)

The Finger Lakes Trail travels across 580 miles of west-central New York from Allegany State Park to the top of Slide Mountain in the Catskills.

Home tour on The Great Wright Road Trip through New York and Pennsylvania (photo by Rhea Anna)

Travel through parts of New York and Pennsylvania to explore homes designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. 

Twin baby elephants at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York (photo courtesy of Rosamond Gifford Zoo)

There is something for every family to enjoy at this zoo in Syracuse, New York, from summer festivals to the recent addition of twin baby elephants. 

Exhibit at The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York (photo Courtesy of The Strong Museum of Play)

This fun museum in Rochester, New York, celebrates play with activities and exhibits that showcase favorite games and toys.