Best time to visit New York State
7 THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK STATE (MAY 18 - MAY 27)
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
Hiking Trails Close to Niagara Falls
Get your heart pumping from these mesmerizing views
Ithaca Falls
Plan a picnic by one of the state's best waterfalls
The Catskill Mountains (The Catskills)
Hundreds of trails, dozens of waterfalls and picturesque lakes in upstate New York
Bash Bish Falls
One of the most beautiful New England waterfalls
Baltimore Oriole
Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
27 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Feast of San Gennaro
Eat the best Italian food, watch colorful parades, and attend free concerts
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
For over seven decades, the Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers
Christmas Markets
New York City markets will help you get into the festive spirit and buy some presents for the whole family
The Great New York State Fair
Discover lots of delicious food, exciting competitions, exhibits, and thrilling entertainment at the oldest state fair in the U.S.
Total Solar Eclipse
Some 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
Hamburg Fairgrounds Festival of Lights
The largest holiday festival in western New York State
Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Hudson Valley's biggest Halloween event
Buffalo Pride
The biggest LBGTQ event in Western New York
Ice Tsunami
Surreal walls of broken ice occasionally pile up on lake shores
New York Fall Foliage
The most beautiful time of year in New York State
New York Renaissance Faire
Are you ready to escape modern reality?
4th of July
Amazing fireworks, special cruises, and lots of activities for the whole family
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
Celebrate winter in the picturesque Adirondack region
Winter Birds
Every winter, the Niagara River becomes a shelter for countless gulls, canvasback, ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
A massive summer ballooning event in Upstate New York
Skiing near NYC: The Catskill Mountains
Winter destinations in upstate New York offer a decent amount of snow for a weekend getaway
Beach Season on Long Island
The favorite summer getaway for wealthy Manhattan residents, celebrities, and hipsters
Skiing in the Adirondacks and Lake Placid Region
Discover some of the best ski resorts in the Northeast
Lake George Winter Carnival
A family-friendly month-long celebration of winter
Adirondack Balloon Festival
Admire the foliage of the scenic Lake George area from a hot air balloon
Discover Niagara Shuttle
Leave your car behind and explore the top sites on the hop-on/hop-off shuttle for free
Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival
Welcome to a fantastic ballooning occasion held at the Cambridge Central School
Niagara Falls International Marathon
The challenge that's worth a place on your bucket list
National Buffalo Wing Festival
One of the best food festivals in the U.S. celebrating iconic chicken wings
Mount Marcy
The highest summit of New York is the most popular hiking destination in the Adirondack's high peaks
Cooperstown Winter Carnival
Join winter fun activities on the bank of beautiful Otsego Lake
Adirondack Lakes
Thousands of pristine lakes are known as the jewels of the Adirondack region of New York
