Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester which includes a city
Rochester featuring a city
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city
Everson Museum of Art showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Shea's Performing Arts Center, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

3/5(6 area reviews)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
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Irondequoit

While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park.

Irondequoit
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Saratoga Springs featuring land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people

Downtown Saratoga Springs

While visiting Downtown Saratoga Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Congress Park and Canfield Casino.

Downtown Saratoga Springs
M Hotel Buffalo
M Hotel Buffalo
3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £82 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£82
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,600 reviews)
"Certainly! Here’s a positive hotel review based on the details you provided: ⸻ We had a great experience during our stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the pool area was surprisingly spacious—plenty of room to relax without feeling crowded. Breakfast was a well-prepared continental style ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is £159 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£159
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,403 reviews)
"Food and drinks are pricey. A beer is $9. Yikes!! The Bear Claw cafe was so yummy!! The oat bowls were huge, the donuts were to die for!! EVERY single staff member we had contact with was amazing. Very good customer service, very accommodating, super helpful and beyond polite. The shuttle to the ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
3 out of 5
311 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is £140 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£140
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,263 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
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Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
2 out of 5
2617 Main St, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
"Great apartment in Lake Placid - very clean and freshly painted. Quiet, comfortable and great location. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking our meals."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
"The room was clean and well kept. All the equipment were functional and also very clean. The area was beautiful and quiet. However, the checking in location was far away from the main residence which was a problem for me who didn't have their own car. The WiFi network inside the rooms were terrible. ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
Lake George, NY
Stay at this cottage in Lake George. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Million Dollar Beach and Lake George Steamboat Company ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"We had a great visit. The house was so clean and well equipped with everything needed. Having towels and bedding available was a huge benefit. Loved having two porches."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Walk to Million Dollar Beach from this awesome Cottage!
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Popular places to visit

Cornell University

Cornell University

5/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Cornell University, a top university in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Cornell University
Syracuse University

Syracuse University

4/5(1 review)

Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Syracuse University
University At Buffalo - North Campus

University At Buffalo - North Campus

Walk around the campus of University At Buffalo - North Campus, a top university in Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

University At Buffalo - North Campus
Hunter Mountain

Hunter Mountain

5/5(1 review)

Hit the slopes at Hunter Mountain, a top ski area in Hunter. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hunter Mountain
Turning Stone Casino

Turning Stone Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Turning Stone Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Verona? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its casinos.

Turning Stone Casino
University of Rochester

University of Rochester

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.

University of Rochester

Cities near Upstate New York

Buffalo showing central business district and a city

Buffalo

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Elmira

Pont de Rennes Bridge which includes a bridge, a sunset and landscape views

Rochester

Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake