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Why visit New York

For most, any trip to the Empire State starts or finishes in its iconic metropolis: New York City. However, if you confine your travels only to the five boroughs there's a considerable amount you're missing out on.

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New York travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

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Best Things to Do

After the action of New York City, slow down with Hudson Valley outdoor art museums, Long Island mansions and Thousand Island cruises.

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Best Time to Visit

New York State is the perfect place to get a feel for the real America no matter what the season. Here's our guide to the best times to visit.

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Things to Know

New York City hogs all the attention, but you’ll find outstanding dining and drinking destinations all across the Empire State.

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Transportation

Escape the urban jungle and explore New York State's incredible landscapes and charming towns. Here's how to get around when you get there.

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Free Things to Do

A hidden place in upstate New York where you can find chickadees and fairies? That’s just one of the many free things to do outside the city.

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Best Road Trips

From the Great Lakes to Long Island, New York serves up a banquet of landscapes and experiences. Here are the best road trips for soaking it all in.

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Money and Costs

The delights of New York State don’t always come cheap. Yet with a little planning – and some insider tips – it’s not hard to economize.

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Traveling with Kids

Within the confines of a museum’s walls, children can explore our planet’s rich history, dive deep to the bottom of the ocean, and discover what other…

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Accessibility

A New York state park has a nature trail designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum.

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