Best time to visit New York State
12 THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK STATE (SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 06)
Fall Foliage
The most beautiful time of year in New York State
Maid of the Mist Boat Rides
A unique way to "explore the roar" and get as close to the famous falls as possible
Eternal Flame Falls
The eternal fight or rather a cooperation of the two natural powers of water and fire at the Eternal Flame Falls
Hiking Trails Close to Niagara Falls
Get your heart pumping from these mesmerizing views
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
The Catskill Mountains (The Catskills)
Hundreds of trails, dozens of waterfalls and picturesque lakes in upstate New York
Ithaca Falls
Plan a picnic by one of the state's best waterfalls
Lake Placid Fall Foliage
The jewel of the Adirondacks looks the most beautiful in the fall
Beach Season on Long Island
The favorite summer getaway for wealthy Manhattan residents, celebrities, and hipsters
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
59 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Feast of San Gennaro
out of rangeEat the best Italian food, watch colorful parades, and attend free concerts
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
out of rangeA massive summer ballooning event in Upstate New York
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.
National Puerto Rican Day Parade
out of rangeOne of the largest cultural celebrations in the U.S.
Adirondack Balloon Festival
out of rangeAdmire the foliage of the scenic Lake George area from a hot air balloon
Jones Beach Air Show (Bethpage Air Show)
out of rangeWatch the amazing United States Navy Blue Angels over Long Island
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
Thunder on the Buffalo Waterfront Air Show
on holdThe magnificent Blue Angels of the U.S. Navy flying over Buffalo
Astoria Park Carnival
out of rangeHave an amazing time at New York's best carnival
Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival
out of rangeWelcome to a fantastic ballooning occasion held at the Cambridge Central School
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
out of rangeFor over seven decades, the Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers
Dansville Balloon Festival
on holdEach Labor Day weekend, the skies above the Dansville Airport are decorated with colorful hot air balloons
4th of July
out of rangeAmazing fireworks, special cruises, and lots of activities for the whole family
Christmas Markets
out of rangeNew York City markets will help you get into the festive spirit and buy some presents for the whole family
Letchworth State Park Fall Foliage
out of rangeDon't miss one of New York's most beautiful fall destinations
Spiedie Fest
out of rangeImpressive hot air balloons, family entertainment, and three nights of concerts
Hamburg Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
unconfirmedThe largest holiday festival in western New York State
Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
out of rangeHudson Valley's biggest Halloween event
Buffalo Pride
out of rangeThe biggest LBGTQ event in Western New York
Christmas in the Country in Hamburg, NY
out of rangeThis four-day extravaganza is an amazing opportunity to purchase something truly unique for your beloved ones
Pageant of Steam
out of rangeVisit a huge outdoor display of operating farm machinery, dating back to the early 1900s
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
Lake George Winter Carnival
out of rangeA family-friendly month-long celebration of winter
LaFayette Apple Festival
out of rangeA fun-filled celebration of the fall harvest and nature's bounty
New York Renaissance Faire
out of rangeAre you ready to escape modern reality?
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
out of rangeCelebrate winter in the picturesque Adirondack region
Wings Over Batavia
out of rangeDon't think airshows can be family-friendly? Try this event!
New York Capital District Renaissance Festival
out of rangeEscape modern reality to the Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont
Rochester International Jazz Festival
out of rangeJoin thousands of jazz fans at this resplendent music fest
Nyack Springfest Street Fair
out of rangeA legendary celebration of spring, food, and shopping
Ice Tsunami
out of rangeSurreal walls of broken ice occasionally pile up on lake shores
Ithaca Apple Festival
out of rangeGet a sense of fall at this vibrant harvest festival
Niagara County Peach Festival in Lewiston
out of rangeExplore the world of peach cakes, pies, and shortcakes at the annual fruit extravaganza
Skiing near NYC: The Catskill Mountains
out of rangeWinter destinations in upstate New York offer a decent amount of snow for a weekend getaway
Cooperstown Winter Carnival
out of rangeJoin winter fun activities on the bank of beautiful Otsego Lake
Hudson Valley Pirate Festival
out of rangeA themed family-friendly festival by the Wallkill River
National Buffalo Wing Festival
out of rangeOne of the best food festivals in the U.S. celebrating iconic chicken wings
Skiing in the Adirondacks and Lake Placid Region
out of rangeDiscover some of the best ski resorts in the Northeast
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
Penfield Fireworks
out of rangeCheck out one of the 4th of July celebrations in Monroe County, NY
Clayton Christmas Parade
out of rangeA beautiful parade and fireworks by Cape Vincent and Alexandria Bay
New York Faerie Festival
out of rangeEmbrace the opportunity to become someone else at the resplendent celebration, shrouded in enchantment and mystery
Discover Niagara Shuttle
out of rangeLeave your car behind and explore the top sites on the hop-on/hop-off shuttle for free
Niagara Falls International Marathon
out of rangeThe challenge that's worth a place on your bucket list
Winter Birds
out of rangeEvery winter, the Niagara River becomes a shelter for countless gulls, canvasback, ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl
Manlius Fireworks
out of rangeCheck out the 4th of July in a town in Onondaga County, east of Syracuse
Corning Parade of Lights
out of rangeA holiday festival in a picturesque river town
Festival of Lights at Otsiningo Park
out of rangeOver a hundred animated displays to get you into the Christmas spirit
Syracuse Winterfest
out of rangeCheck out one of Central New York's coolest traditions from 1985
Saratoga Brewfest
unconfirmedA large beer festival near Saratoga Springs
Capital Holiday Lights in the Park
unconfirmedGet into the holiday spirit with family and friends in Albany Washington Park
LuminoCity Festival
out of rangeMagical immersive light installations in the park
Sterling Renaissance Festival
out of rangeOne of Cayuga County's best summer attractions, held since 1976
ZooBrew
out of rangeLive music, drinks, and delicious food at Seneca Park Zoo
Boonville Oneida County Fair
out of rangeThe annual showcase of agriculture and plenty of traditional fun
Vision Festival
out of rangeThe premier live FreeJazz event in NYC
Hudson Highlands State Park Fall Foliage
out of rangeDiscover some of the most scenic views in the Hudson Valley
Hilton Apple Fest
out of rangeThe annual tradition, luring 50,000 apple foodies from across the state and beyond
