Things to Do in New York

Try award-winning wines and enjoy a gourmet meal along Cayuga Lake at this fun and bustling central Finger Lakes destination.

Bring a picnic and sip local wines at this beautiful winery overlooking Cayuga Lake in New York’s central Finger Lakes Region.

In this unassuming studio in East Hampton, see where two of America’s foremost abstract painters created some of their most famous works. 

A well-known poet’s estate now houses an excellent collection of art from the 1800s and 1900s within a pretty wooded preserve.

Wander along forest trails and see poignant monuments to 18th-century battles that ultimately led to American independence.

On the eastern edge of Long Island, enjoy a day on this exclusive beach complete with lifeguards, restrooms, a snack bar and other amenities.

Stretching along a narrow strip of land on Long Island’s southern shoreline is this beautiful sandy beach. Relax in the sun or get active on the sand or water. 

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. 

Outdoor fun and one of the country’s largest shopping centers combine to make Onondaga Lake a popular family vacation destination.

Whether you climb it, hike it or raft down the middle, this dramatic gorge in Keeseville, New York has lots of scenic adventures.

Full of opportunities for relaxation, exercise and fun, this green oasis just outside Syracuse is a favorite destination for nature lovers from the whole area.

Learn about the past and present of the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois at this museum near Onondaga Lake that features a reconstructed 17th-century French mission.

New York City, half-jokingly referred to as the center of the universe, rumbles with energy, ambition and gusto.