Amazing Things To Do And See In Upstate New York
Upstate New York is rife with adventurous options for a stint outside the city. From picturesque New England towns to skiing, hiking, biking and even wineries, you’ll be overwhelmed by the array of activities at hand. Hop in the car or take a train from NYC and within a mere hour or so you’ll feel like you’ve entered another world. And while you could truly spend the rest of your life exploring all that this region has to offer, here’s a list of suggestions for interesting things to do and see in upstate New York.
1. Storm King
Museum, Park
Sleepy Hollow
Upstate New York is full of small, picturesque towns to explore, and perhaps one of the most interesting is Sleepy Hollow. Located in Mount Pleasant, Sleepy Hollow has become known as a ‘Halloween town’ due to its significance in Washington Irving’s iconic story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. And while there are lots of spooky things to see and do, it’s a lovely town to explore any time of year, so check out our guide for how to best enjoy it.
Triphammer Falls
You might not expect that a 55ft waterfall would exist in the heart of an Ivy League university campus, but that’s exactly where you’ll find Triphammer Falls, nestled inside Cornell University’s environs. There are actually quite a few waterfalls in the gorges of Ithaca, but this one is particularly accessible since you can reach it from campus. Plus, there’s a unique castle-like structure attached to it that’s actually an abandoned hydraulics lab – a surprising stunner that only adds to this gorgeous natural wonder.
2. Stonecrop Gardens
Park
3. Whiteface Mountain
Hill Station, Natural Feature
4. Chimney Bluffs State Park
Park
Wine Tasting In The Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes is a gem of New York state, and while there’s everything to do here from hiking to biking to kayaking, wineries are perhaps its best attraction. The landscape is stunning with waterfalls, gorges, and forests at every turn, but its 100+ wineries are what truly make it unique. It’s the largest wine-producing region east of California, and wineries like Ravines Wine Cellars or Sheldrake Point Winery have stunning lake views.
5. The Mushroom House
Building
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