Embrace the elements and a world of outdoor adventure in New York State. Magnificent natural landscapes span the Adirondack Mountains to the Finger Lakes to the pristine beaches of Long Island, and New York offers an unparalleled range of outdoor activities in these stunning settings.

• New York State is home millions of acres of protected wilderness and more than 2,000 miles of hiking and biking trails.
• Hike one of the 46 peaks or raft through class V rapids in the Adirondacks.
• Cycle or hike across the 750 miles of trails on the Empire State Trail.
• Ski or snowboard some of the best terrain in the nation at one of the 50 ski areas in New York State.
• Explore the trails and check out the waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park.

Whether you're an adult, a kid, or just a kid at heart, New York is the perfect place to find adventures and new experiences that the entire family will remember for a lifetime. With the wide variety of activities New York State offers to families.

• Adults and kids alike will love The Strong National Museum of Play and Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester.
• Visit LEGOLAND for their signature rides and unique lodging at the largest LEGOLAND resort in the world.
• Make a splash at Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark — the state's largest indoor waterpark.
• Go under the sea at Aquarium of Niagara, which hosts penguin and seal encounters, shark and stingray feedings.
• Check out The Wild Center and Wild Walk in the Adirondacks to learn about the natural history of the Adirondacks.

Discover New York's cultural hotspots: art museums, interactive exhibitions, performing arts in unique venues.

• New York City is the only place to see a Broadway Play on Broadway.
• Laugh aloud at the National Comedy Center and learn about the life of comedy legend Lucile Ball at the Lucy Desi Museum in Jamestown.
• Check out Amateur Night at the Apollo known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences.
• Explore Storm King outdoor sculpture park to experience its groundbreaking vision of art, nature, and people.
• Explore one of New York State's 200 state parks and historic sites.

From U.S. presidents to leaders of the suffrage movement to innovators in industry, technology, and art, it all happened in New York State. You can visit over 700 destinations across our great state.

• On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday. New York State played a pivotal role in the creation of this country as the location for key battles during the Revolutionary War and serving as the nation’s first Capital.
• Visit Ganondagan State Historic Site and explore five centuries of Native American art, culture, and history.
• Explore John Brown Farm State Historic Site a state park and National Historic Landmark near Lake Placid to learn more about John Brown’s role in the Underground Railroad.
• Visit Harriet Tubman National Historic Park in Auburn to learn more about the history of the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman.