Attractions Of The State Of New York - see them on one of our coach tours or in one of our classic vw campervans for rent
The state of New York is home to many unique attractions. It is full of small towns, farmland and beautiful scenery scattered over 11 different regions. Morgan Coachlines have a great selection of coach tours to all the regions in this article - call us for dates. If you prefer to explore on your own, why not rent one of our classic VW Campervans? They’re classic campervans, cozy for two, which will let you visit wilderness areas and camp out this summer. Call the office or email us.
The Central-Leatherstocking region of New York is rich in history and beautiful landscapes. Both the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame are located there. You can learn the art and history of beer making on a tour of Saranac Brewery in Utica. For something completely different, you can visit Howe Caverns or Secret Caverns and see incredible underground stone formations. The world’s smallest church is in Oneida. Don’t miss the Cherry Valley Museum with its selection of 17th and 18th Century clothing.
The Adirondack region contains thousands of lakes, ponds, and hiking trails. You can hike along the Ausable Chasm or go fishing in the Ausable River. You can explore a remote wilderness area with a guide. You can also visit the Black River for rafting and Lake Champlain for swimming. Lake George features water sports, as well as the 36 foot tall statue of Uncle Sam.
The Chautauqua-Allegheny region has many well-preserved Victorian homes. You’ll also find in this area the Panama Rocks and the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Jamestown is Lucille Ball’s hometown. It has a museum full of memories from her and Desi Arnaz’s life together.
The Capital-Saratoga region is noted for the historic Capitol in Albany, as well as covered bridges, woodlands, farms, or church steeples against a bright blue sky. In Albany you can see Nipper, the giant dog sculpture that is the trademark for RCA. You can visit Schenectady’s Stockade, a Dutch Village settled some 300 years ago.
Waterfalls, mountains, forests, and streams are all part of the Catskills region. Bethel, home of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, now host a variety of musical events each summer. There is also the world’s largest kaleidoscope, Catskill Game Farm, Zoom Flume Water Park and a number of European-style wineries.
The Finger Lakes offers the great outdoors, wonderful heritage tours, and unlimited opportunities to feed the mind, body and spirit. The George Eastman house and the Sciencenter are just two of the region’s attractions.
Everyone, especially honeymooners, has heard about Niagara Falls. Other attractions in the Greater Niagara region include Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park, Letchworth State Park, and the Metrorail system in downtown Buffalo. You can also visit the Jell-O museum in LeRoy.
The Hudson River region features President Franklin Roosevelt’s estate in Hyde Park. Newburgh is the site of General George Washington’s headquarters. The restaurants in the area are legendary, as is Hudson Valley wine. The beauty of the region has inspired artists for hundreds of years, as well as such writers as Thomas Jefferson.
The Long Island region has 118 mile of beaches. At its eastern tip is the historic Montauk Lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. You can camp nearby on the beach at Hither Hills State Park and get up early to watch the beautiful sunrise. The island is steeped maritime heritage and features national laboratory science museum and others, zoos, and working farms.
The Thousand Islands region features nearly 2,000 islands. There you can enjoy power boating, sailing, whitewater rafting, fishing, golfing, tennis and hiking. Boldt Castle is set on an island fashioned into the shape of a heart and is a monument to a real-life love story.
Joe Goertz
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April 11th, 2009 at 8:05 am
What are the top attractions for new york?+ Which view is best, the empire state building or, ‘Top of the Rock
I am in New York only for 1 night and wondering what the must sees are there as i'm there for such a short period of time. Also which is a better building to see NY from a height, the rockefeller centre (top of the rock) or the empire state building, which gives the best views?
Also, when is it better to at day or at night?
WHEN IS IT BETTER TO GO TO THE ESB/totr, day or night?
April 11th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I lived in New York City for 4 years. Definitely the view from the Empire State Building is best.
If you have one night, damn, that's a hard one…..go on the night loop on the NY hop on hop off sightseeing bus to get the most sights in the short time you have there.
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April 11th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Empire State Building is a better view. The Rainbow Room at the top of the rock offers fine dining which is quiet enjoyable if you want to gaze outside. For the Empire State Building it's only open at certain hours.
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April 11th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Both aren't open at all times. If you plan to go to the ESB, I suggest you wake up very early! The line can be chaotic! Both areas have great attractions on the surrounding areas. There's also been talk abou ESB being closed to the public while the top of the rock is a fairly new attraction so I'd go to the ESB.
If you are in NY for one night, I suggest you go on this very inexpensive one hour tour of the entire island of Manhattan (really the only part you need to visit while visiting the City of New York). I've been on it a few times (schools take students on them) the best is the Circle Line tours. You get to see old NY, Modern NY, and everything in between! Have a good time!
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Born and raised in Manhattan.
April 11th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
TAKE THE CHOPPER AND SEE IT ALL
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April 11th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING IS THE BEST VIEW OVER THE CITY.!!
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April 11th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Well, the Empire State Building is the best view since it's a skyscraper and the tallest building in NYC. The Rockefeller Center is shorter than the Empire state building.
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April 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Have to go to the Empire State Building at night, the view on a clear night is spectacular then take a horse-drawn carriage around the sites, very romantic and beautiful.
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