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

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.

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.

Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic. 

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

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

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.

Bring your beach blanket and pack a picnic for a relaxing day of sand, sun and surf at one of East Hampton’s calmer beaches. 

Once the largest amusement area in the U.S., you’ll still find plenty of entertainment for the young and young at heart here. 

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

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

Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic. 

Surrounded by vineyards, 11 narrow lakes offer summer watersports opportunities, wintry snow sports and great vacations year-round.

This bustling borough has everything — from pizza slices and pretzel vendors, to trendy galleries, and vintage stores -- all with killer views of the Manhattan skyline.

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

Once the largest amusement area in the U.S., you’ll still find plenty of entertainment for the young and young at heart here. 

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

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

Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic. 

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

This upstate New York city features top-rated cultural attractions, beautiful natural areas and a very special supermarket.

The smallest of the three falls that make up Niagara Falls is still impressive, especially with a visit to the Cave of the Winds.