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New York State

4.5
Observation Decks · Scenic Walking Areas · Monuments
The Empire State
Home to the country's most populous city, the state of New York is a major gateway for immigration into the United States, but also one of the nation's prime holiday destinations. Take a trip down the state's numerous wilderness trails and scenic roads to visit quaint small towns, sandy beaches, historical estates, and artist colonies. Though the majority of visitors head for the big-city restaurants, theaters, and museums, you can venture deeper into the rugged and remote mountain areas to discover a world of picturesque forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes. New York also boasts the nation's largest forest preserve, encompassing much of the northeastern lobe of the state. Put New York State at the heart of your travel plans by using our United States route builder website.
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    Top New York State tours

    FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Tickets
    4.3
    Duration: 45 minutes
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    FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York Ticket
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
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    4.8
    Duration: 3 to 5 hours
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    Places to visit in New York State

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    Regions of New York State

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    Popular things to do in New York State

    Central Park ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Central Park
    New York City
    4.8
    Duration: 6 hours
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art ©
    Art Museum
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    New York City
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Empire State Building ©
    Observation Deck
    Empire State Building
    New York City
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Top of the Rock ©
    Observation Deck
    Top of the Rock
    New York City
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Buy tickets from $41 »

    Museums in New York State

    The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
    Art Museum
    The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
    New York City
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $25 »
    American Museum of Natural History ©
    Natural History Museum
    American Museum of Natural History
    New York City
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buy tickets from $23 »
    New York Public Library ©
    Specialty Museum
    New York Public Library
    New York City
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum ©
    World heritage site
    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
    New York City
    3.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Kid-friendly things to do in New York State

    Statue of Liberty National Monument ©
    World heritage site
    Statue of Liberty National Monument
    New York City
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bronx Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Bronx Zoo
    Bronx
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
    Coney Island ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Coney Island
    Brooklyn
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Rose Center for Earth and Space ©
    Observatory
    Rose Center for Earth and Space
    New York City
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in New York State

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden ©
    Garden
    Brooklyn Botanic Garden
    Brooklyn
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bryant Park ©
    Park
    Bryant Park
    New York City
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Columbus Park ©
    Park
    Columbus Park
    New York City
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Prospect Park
    Park
    Prospect Park
    Brooklyn
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in New York State

    St. Patrick's Cathedral ©
    Church
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    New York City
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Ellis Island ©
    Historic Site
    Ellis Island
    New York City
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Trinity Church ©
    Religious Site
    Trinity Church
    New York City
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica ©
    Religious Site
    Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica
    Lackawanna
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in New York State

    Tiffany & Co. ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Tiffany & Co.
    New York City
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Strand Bookstore ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Strand Bookstore
    New York City
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    FAO Schwarz ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    FAO Schwarz
    New York City
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Jazz at Lincoln Center ©
    Civic Center
    Jazz at Lincoln Center
    New York City
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Taste of Troy Food Tours LLC ©
    Food Tour
    Taste of Troy Food Tours LLC
    Albany
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Sail Montauk ©
    Lesson / Workshop
    Sail Montauk
    Montauk
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Early Owego Antique Center ©
    Antique Store
    Early Owego Antique Center
    Owego
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Finger Lakes Food Tours Tours In The Finger Lakes ©
    Food Tour
    Finger Lakes Food Tours Tours In The Finger Lakes
    Canandaigua
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours

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