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Empire State

New York travel guide

New York City, Niagara Falls and wild mountains upstate.

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Capital
Albany
Best time to go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Daily budget
$$$$ $280+ a day
Fly into
JFK New York
LGA LaGuardia
BUF Buffalo

Big citiesLakes & riversMountains

Top places to visit in New York

  1. New York City

    Times Square, Central Park, Broadway and more.

  2. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

    Ferry to America's symbol of welcome.

  3. Niagara Falls

    Feel the spray on the Maid of the Mist.

  4. Adirondacks

    Six million acres of lakes and mountains.

  5. Finger Lakes

    Waterfalls, wineries and long glacial lakes.

  6. Hudson Valley

    Small towns, art and fall colors near NYC.

What to eat in New York

  • New York pizza slice
  • Bagel with lox
  • Pastrami on rye
  • Buffalo wings

When is the best time to visit New York?

Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov is usually the best time to visit New York. Expensive: $280+ a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.