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Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

 With its pristine water, wooded shoreline and more than 300 islands, this New York destination earns its nickname, the “Queen of American Lakes.”

Spend days hiking along mountain trails through dense forests. Explore the park’s zoo, museums and ice skating rink.

Visit this scenic district of mountains and lakes before reviving the spirit of the Winter Olympics at the bobsled and ski complexes.

Visit this scenic district of mountains and lakes before reviving the spirit of the Winter Olympics at the bobsled and ski complexes.

Fish in the scenic setting of the “Lake Trout Capital of the World” near the green knolls of vineyards.

Spend days hiking along mountain trails through dense forests. Explore the park’s zoo, museums and ice skating rink.

Spend days hiking along mountain trails through dense forests. Explore the park’s zoo, museums and ice skating rink.

Learn about New York State’s oldest lighthouse in its museum before climbing to the top for panoramic ocean views.

Spend days hiking along mountain trails through dense forests. Explore the park’s zoo, museums and ice skating rink.

Outdoor adventures in a spectacular gorge and an important role in the anti-slavery movement make this Adirondacks village a fascinating place to visit.

Enjoy the scenery beside lush green hills and visit the art galleries in the riverside towns of this sprawling rural area.

Outdoor adventures in a spectacular gorge and an important role in the anti-slavery movement make this Adirondacks village a fascinating place to visit.

Enjoy the scenery beside lush green hills and visit the art galleries in the riverside towns of this sprawling rural area.

Spend days hiking along mountain trails through dense forests. Explore the park’s zoo, museums and ice skating rink.

Visit this scenic district of mountains and lakes before reviving the spirit of the Winter Olympics at the bobsled and ski complexes.

Strategically located on Lake Champlain, this star-shaped fort has weathered two wars, five battles and helped shape the history of early America. 

Walk through the ruins of two forts then discover how these military strongholds helped to steer the course of early American history.

Outdoor adventures in a spectacular gorge and an important role in the anti-slavery movement make this Adirondacks village a fascinating place to visit.

Explore stunning Adirondacks scenery and pick up insights into early American history in this charming town nestled between two lakes.

Enjoy the scenery beside lush green hills and visit the art galleries in the riverside towns of this sprawling rural area.