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So you’re going to New York, home of the big apple? There is plenty to see and do there for all ages. GuestQuest is your trusted New York travel guide. With has 11 regions and 62 counties in the state of New York, the state is widely known for its numerous sites and attractions. Find out what to do, where to go, where to stay and what to eat in NY from the experts who know it best. New York is a state that’s both familiar and full of surprises. From the thrill of Atlantic Ocean deep-sea fishing off the shores of Long Island to tranquil hiking and paddling in the Adirondack Mountains, there are treasures waiting to be discovered for you. From mountains to museums, New York has it all!

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Where to Stay: From five-star hotels to bed and breakfasts to vacation homes and campgrounds New York definitely has place for you to call home while you are traveling. Search dude ranches, motels, country inns, cottages, cabins, B&Bs and more. These are just some of the reasons you’ll love staying in New York.

Parks and Nature: Are you a nature lover? Maybe you have decided to skip the hustle and bustle of New York’s busiest areas, and escape to the quieter sides. Then come explore the colorful cityscape and lively waterfront of Buffalo-Niagara Falls on the NY side. Ride the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls and experience up close one of the natural wonders of the world. New York State is beautiful and vast. Explore the depths of New York’s nature with Adirondack Park. It has become a wonderful gift to all who discover it. They offer whitewater adventures on world-class rapids, or ski runs turned mountain biking trails, to guided rock climbing trips in the Adirondacks and the Gunks. Or visit Catskills, New York, where this well kept secret will have you returning year after year, season after season. Glide over the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park, on a hot-air balloon ride too. It is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S., as the Genesee River roars through it over three major waterfalls between cliffs as high as 600 feet surrounded by lush forests. Cruise the longest canal system in the country, tour a craft brewery and discover underground caverns in central New York.

Historical Sites: Expand your horizons by exploring ours. Explore a museum in the Catskills at the site of the 1960s Woodstock music festival. Relive American colonial and Revolutionary War history in the Capital Region around Albany, and watch a thrilling race as the world’s best thoroughbreds compete at America’s oldest sports venue, the Saratoga Race Course. Cruise to two island castles in the Thousand Islands, or experience artistic performances in a lakeside Victorian village in Chautauqua-Allegheny. Visit the National September 11 Memorial, an inspiring tribute to American resilience in NYC. Tour West Point, America’s oldest military academy, and visit historic estates like the Vanderbilt Mansion and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s home in NYC.

Arts & Culture: Participate in live glass blowing demonstrations at the Corning Museum of Glass and sample vintages from award-winning wineries along the Finger Lakes. Definitely check out the famous Rockefellar Center, for dining and shopping in Midtown Manhattan, where you can view the famous skyline from the skyscraper observation deck. In addition, pursue the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the American Museum of Natural History. Or in New York City, catch a Broadway show or for the ultimate road trip, drive through the scenic Hudson Valley, stopping to sample delicious cuisine at the renowned Culinary Institute of America. Don’t forget to visit Central Park too and the wondrous Statue of Liberty too while on vacation.
Shopping and Dining: New York City alone offers the most exciting shopping experiences in the world, and offers the most innovative dining options as well. And no matter where your travels are in New York, the state offers restaurants of every type of cuisine and style to satisfy any foodie’s appetite. All you have to do is look around.

Sports: The site of two winter Olympics, the rebirth of American auto racing, and a legendary shrine to the national pastime (Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame), New York has been, and is, at the forefront of sports in America. In NY, you can take in any of these professional games, from football with the Jets and the Giants, to basketball with the Knicks or the Nets, or baseball with the NY Yankees or Mets. You can also attend a hockey:game with the Rangers, Islanders or Devils. Or attend a soccer game with the Red Bulls or NYCFC.

New York is ready for action with its rich history, arts and culture, diverse shopping, immense nature, sports, weekend getaways, tours and excursions, museums, outdoor adventures, attractions, dining, and more. Whatever you choose to do, New York delights — there’s something for everyone. The main thing is to have fun and enjoy yourself. Show some love for New York State.

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