From New York Harbor to the Adirondacks and the Niagara region, the state contains many distinct journeys. Choose a region and plan transit or driving around that focus.
A memorial in the heart of Manhattan honors free and enslaved Africans buried here during the colonial era. Pair the outdoor memorial with interpretation that restores individual lives to the city’s early history.
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The Great Lakes Seaway Trail byway parallels the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes in New York and Pennsylvania. This adventure includes Niagara Falls; 1000 Islands; 29 lighthouses; War of 1812, farm, and nature sites; welcoming harbors, world-class sportfishing, bridges/ferries to/from Canada, and the Seaway Trail Discovery Center.
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A former harbor defense became an entertainment venue, immigration station and city landmark. Its story makes a rewarding short stop in the Battery’s waterfront setting.
Explore this place →Where to stay →Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.
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