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As one of the most visited states on the East Coast, New York offers both thriving metropolises and rural pasturelands to meet any visitor’s palate. Despite the fact that the state is punctuated by the rugged Catskill Mountains and adorned by the natural wonder of Niagara Falls, many travelers flock to the state to visit the bustling New York City. Visitors to the Big Apple can enjoy a variety of art and cultural attractions while those looking for small town culture can escape to one of the small artist towns in the Hudson Valley.

Travelers who venture to the city with two names can find no shortage of entertainment. New York, New York offers a spectacular arts and music scene. Visitors who enjoy theater can attend a Broadway or Off-Broadway show at one of the historic venues. Guests who are art aficionados can head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to view more than two million pieces of art that span roughly 5,000 years of the world’s history. Families and history buffs alike can stop by the expansive Smithsonian Institution, which is home to 19 museums, galleries, research facilities and even the National Zoological Park. The Smithsonian is home to more than 137 million works of art and specimens, and features more than 126 million artifacts at the Museum of Natural History. Visitors looking for fine dining and a night out on the town should head to Manhattan while travelers with family in tow can head over to Brooklyn’s Coney Island or catch a Cyclones minor league baseball game. Couples looking for a walk in the park can head over to Central Park and stroll through the Central Park Zoo or enjoy winter ice skating at Wollman Rink. Those looking for a romantic evening can flock to the famous New Year’s Eve ceremony at Times Square to watch live music, fireworks and watch the famous ball drop to mark the beginning of the new year.

Those looking to exchange the crowds of New York City for another famous vacation destination can head over to Niagara Falls. Visitors can view the spectacular falls up close and personal by taking a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist or trek up to the falls on the Cave of the Winds trail. Music lovers can enjoy free concerts while art buffs should head over to the Castellani Art Museum and the Native American Museum. Family travelers can enjoy one of the many kid-friendly venues such as the Aquarium of Niagara and the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. Visitors who would like to escape the crowd can head over to Devil’s Hole State Park or Whirlpool State Park, to hike along portions of the Niagara Gorge Rim Trail.

Visitors to Albany can choose from a number of cultural and kid-friendly activities in the capital city. Guests can head over to downtown Albany to stroll through chic boutiques and hip strip malls, while those looking for an exciting nightlife can enjoy the numerous pubs and concert venues on Lark Street in the Capital District. Kids and the young at heart can head over to Six Flags Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom to enjoy more than 135 rides and adventures. Visitors stopping by Albany in the winter can to carve up the slopes at the Catamount Ski area.

Guests looking to lose themselves in the mountains can head over to the Catskill Mountain region to explore the natural splendor of the mammoth Mohonk Preserve, Catskill Park and some of the many small towns that dot the area. Guests can stop by the Delaware Arts Center to view some of the local artists’ spectacular works. The towns around the Catskill Foothills are an antique-seeker’s delight, offering a spectacular array of scenic and historic venues where shoppers can find that perfect treasure. Visitors flock to the Mohonk Preserve to enjoy more than 7,000 acres of spectacular mountain scenery or stay at the stunning Mohonk Mountain House.

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