Best time to visit New York State
16 THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK STATE (SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 29)
Feast of San Gennaro
Eat the best Italian food, watch colorful parades, and attend free concerts
Adirondack Balloon Festival
Admire the foliage of the scenic Lake George area from a hot air balloon
New York Fall Foliage
The most beautiful time of year in New York State
Eternal Flame Falls
The eternal fight or rather a cooperation of the two natural powers of water and fire at the Eternal Flame Falls
Maid of the Mist Boat Rides
A unique way to "explore the roar" and get as close to the famous falls as possible
Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
unconfirmedHudson Valley's biggest Halloween event
Hiking Trails Close to Niagara Falls
Get your heart pumping from these mesmerizing views
New York Renaissance Faire
Are you ready to escape modern reality?
The Catskill Mountains (The Catskills)
Hundreds of trails, dozens of waterfalls and picturesque lakes in upstate New York
Baltimore Oriole
Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
Bash Bish Falls
One of the most beautiful New England waterfalls
Ithaca Falls
Plan a picnic by one of the state's best waterfalls
Beach Season on Long Island
The favorite summer getaway for wealthy Manhattan residents, celebrities, and hipsters
Discover Niagara Shuttle
Leave your car behind and explore the top sites on the hop-on/hop-off shuttle for free
Adirondack Lakes
Thousands of pristine lakes are known as the jewels of the Adirondack region of New York
Mount Marcy
The highest summit of New York is the most popular hiking destination in the Adirondack's high peaks
32 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
National Puerto Rican Day Parade
out of rangeOne of the largest cultural celebrations in the U.S.
The Great New York State Fair
out of rangeDiscover lots of delicious food, exciting competitions, exhibits, and thrilling entertainment at the oldest state fair in the U.S.
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
out of rangeA massive summer ballooning event in Upstate New York
Jones Beach Air Show (Bethpage Air Show)
out of rangeWatch the amazing United States Navy Blue Angels over Long Island
Thunder on the Buffalo Waterfront Air Show
on holdThe magnificent Blue Angels of the U.S. Navy flying over Buffalo
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
unconfirmedFor over seven decades, the Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers
Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival
out of rangeWelcome to a fantastic ballooning occasion held at the Cambridge Central School
Wellsville Balloon Rally
out of rangeWitness 35 hot air balloons gracefully float above the fields of Allegany County
Geneseo Airshow
out of rangeEnjoy a jaw-dropping show at this unique drive-in event
Christmas Markets
out of rangeNew York City markets will help you get into the festive spirit and buy some presents for the whole family
4th of July
out of rangeAmazing fireworks, special cruises, and lots of activities for the whole family
Buffalo Pride
out of rangeThe biggest LBGTQ event in Western New York
Hamburg Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
unconfirmedThe largest holiday festival in western New York State
Total Solar Eclipse
out of rangeSome spots on Earth wait for the moment of solar totality for hundreds or even thousands of years. To capture a spectacle, you have to be truly lucky
Dansville Balloon Festival
out of rangeEach Labor Day weekend, the skies above the Dansville Airport are decorated with colorful hot air balloons
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
out of rangeCelebrate winter in the picturesque Adirondack region
Ice Tsunami
out of rangeSurreal walls of broken ice occasionally pile up on lake shores
Astoria Park Carnival
unconfirmedHave an amazing time at New York's best carnival
Lake George Winter Carnival
out of rangeA family-friendly month-long celebration of winter
Cooperstown Winter Carnival
on holdJoin winter fun activities on the bank of beautiful Otsego Lake
Winter Birds
out of rangeEvery winter, the Niagara River becomes a shelter for countless gulls, canvasback, ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl
Skiing near NYC: The Catskill Mountains
out of rangeWinter destinations in upstate New York offer a decent amount of snow for a weekend getaway
Skiing in the Adirondacks and Lake Placid Region
out of rangeDiscover some of the best ski resorts in the Northeast
Niagara Falls International Marathon
out of rangeThe challenge that's worth a place on your bucket list
National Buffalo Wing Festival
out of rangeOne of the best food festivals in the U.S. celebrating iconic chicken wings
Saratoga Brewfest
out of rangeA large beer festival near Saratoga Springs
Manlius Fireworks
out of rangeCheck out the 4th of July in a town in Onondaga County, east of Syracuse
Corning Parade of Lights
unconfirmedA holiday festival in a picturesque river town
Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival
out of rangeOver 30 balloons and some of the best food vendors in New York is a perfect summer weekend formula
ZooBrew
out of rangeLive music, drinks, and delicious food at Seneca Park Zoo
Penfield Fireworks
out of rangeCheck out one of the 4th of July celebrations in Monroe County, NY
Pageant of Steam
out of rangeVisit a huge outdoor display of operating farm machinery, dating back to the early 1900s
