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Home of the Big Apple and the Yankees, New York is a state with incredibly diversity. The third-most populous an the 11th to join the Union, it's a place of international cities, quiant villages and immense natural beauty. Pictured here are the Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park.
Home of the Big Apple and the Yankees, New York is a state with incredibly diversity. The third-most populous an the 11th to join the Union, it's a place of international cities, quiant villages and immense natural beauty. Pictured here are the Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park.
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When most people hear the words "New York," they think not of the state, but of the city. The rapid pulse, cultural diversity and irrepressible spirit of this urban ecosystem make it hard to resist.
When most people hear the words "New York," they think not of the state, but of the city. The rapid pulse, cultural diversity and irrepressible spirit of this urban ecosystem make it hard to resist.
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In wintertime, New York transforms into a winter wonderland, with Chrismas markets and larger-than-life holiday decorations in NYC, and snow-covered mountains perfect for winter sports, like Big Tupper Ski Center in the Adirondacks.
In wintertime, New York transforms into a winter wonderland, with Chrismas markets and larger-than-life holiday decorations in NYC, and snow-covered mountains perfect for winter sports, like Big Tupper Ski Center in the Adirondacks.
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Some will argue that spring is the most beautiful season in New York, when temperatures begin to rise and the state's gardens and arboretums are awash with color. If you're in the city, check out the cherry blossoms in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Some will argue that spring is the most beautiful season in New York, when temperatures begin to rise and the state's gardens and arboretums are awash with color. If you're in the city, check out the cherry blossoms in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Most tourists don't think of New York as a beach destination, but come summer, soaring temperatures send New Yorkers flocking to Fire Island where sandy beaches, camping and hiking trails await.
Most tourists don't think of New York as a beach destination, but come summer, soaring temperatures send New Yorkers flocking to Fire Island where sandy beaches, camping and hiking trails await.
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Widely considered the most beautiful season in New York, autumn transforms the state into a riot of all color. Tour the Adirondack region by car for some of the best leaf-peeping.
Widely considered the most beautiful season in New York, autumn transforms the state into a riot of all color. Tour the Adirondack region by car for some of the best leaf-peeping.
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When it opened in 1883, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it's a National Historic Landmark, and walking across it is a true NYC experience.
When it opened in 1883, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it's a National Historic Landmark, and walking across it is a true NYC experience.
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Times Square has become one of the most recognizable symbols of New York City.
Times Square has become one of the most recognizable symbols of New York City.
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Besides being one of New York City's busiest transportation hubs, Grand Central Station is considered to be one of the most glorious Beaux-arts buildings in the state.
Besides being one of New York City's busiest transportation hubs, Grand Central Station is considered to be one of the most glorious Beaux-arts buildings in the state.
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For a dose of New York-style Americana, it doesn't get much better than a stroll down the Coney Island boardwalk, famous as the early 20th century resort area.
For a dose of New York-style Americana, it doesn't get much better than a stroll down the Coney Island boardwalk, famous as the early 20th century resort area.
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New York City is about more than the bright lights and honking taxis of Times Square. High Line is one of the city's more unique green spaces, built on a 1.5-mile stretch of the former New York Central Railroad.
New York City is about more than the bright lights and honking taxis of Times Square. High Line is one of the city's more unique green spaces, built on a 1.5-mile stretch of the former New York Central Railroad.
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The Gothic and Romanesque Belvedere Castle sits in the middle of Manhattan in Central Park, where visitors can climb up to get some of the best views of the park below.
The Gothic and Romanesque Belvedere Castle sits in the middle of Manhattan in Central Park, where visitors can climb up to get some of the best views of the park below.
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The lungs of New York City, Central Park encompasses 843 acres of open space in the middle of Manhattan. During the winter, it's a favorite destination for ice skating and carriage rides.
The lungs of New York City, Central Park encompasses 843 acres of open space in the middle of Manhattan. During the winter, it's a favorite destination for ice skating and carriage rides.
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When warm weather returns to New York City in spring and summer, New Yorkers and visitors alike flock to Central Park for a breath of fresh air.
When warm weather returns to New York City in spring and summer, New Yorkers and visitors alike flock to Central Park for a breath of fresh air.
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You can't go to New York without sampling one of it's most famous dishes, pizza. The first pizza restaurant in the country was opened in the city's Little Italy in 1905, and New York-style pizza is known for its wide, thin, crispy and foldable crust.
You can't go to New York without sampling one of it's most famous dishes, pizza. The first pizza restaurant in the country was opened in the city's Little Italy in 1905, and New York-style pizza is known for its wide, thin, crispy and foldable crust.
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Brooklyn's East River State Park covers seven acres along the East River, where the view of the Manhattan skyline is to die for.
Brooklyn's East River State Park covers seven acres along the East River, where the view of the Manhattan skyline is to die for.
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For adventure and natural beauty in New York's Adirondacks, there's Ausable Chasm -- a two-mile-long sandstone gorge that empties into Lake Champlain.
For adventure and natural beauty in New York's Adirondacks, there's Ausable Chasm -- a two-mile-long sandstone gorge that empties into Lake Champlain.
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Interspersed among the peaks of the Adirondacks are some of the state's most stunning lakes, like glassy Lake Placid.
Interspersed among the peaks of the Adirondacks are some of the state's most stunning lakes, like glassy Lake Placid.
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Lake Placid's Whiteface Lodge consistently ranks among the best hotels in the nation, and for good reason. Envisioned as a return to the classic Adirondack Great Camp, the resort combines an idyllic setting, rustic charm and all the luxuries of a modern resort.
Lake Placid's Whiteface Lodge consistently ranks among the best hotels in the nation, and for good reason. Envisioned as a return to the classic Adirondack Great Camp, the resort combines an idyllic setting, rustic charm and all the luxuries of a modern resort.
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Whiteface Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Adirondack range, has become a winter sports capital of the state after twice hosting a winter olympics.
Whiteface Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Adirondack range, has become a winter sports capital of the state after twice hosting a winter olympics.
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Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks has served as a vacation destination ever since the mid-19th century.
Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondacks has served as a vacation destination ever since the mid-19th century.
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The beautiful Hudson River flows for 315 miles from Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks to the Atlantic Ocean in New York Bay.
The beautiful Hudson River flows for 315 miles from Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks to the Atlantic Ocean in New York Bay.
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One of the more bizarre attractions along the Hudson River is Bannerman Castle, a crumbling castle built by Scottish-born Francis Bannerman in the early twentieth century.
One of the more bizarre attractions along the Hudson River is Bannerman Castle, a crumbling castle built by Scottish-born Francis Bannerman in the early twentieth century.
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Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth State Park contains 66 miles of hiking trails where visitors can enjoy one of the most scenic areas in the eastern United States.
Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth State Park contains 66 miles of hiking trails where visitors can enjoy one of the most scenic areas in the eastern United States.
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One of the world's greatest natural wonders can be found within the borders of New York -- Niagara Falls.
One of the world's greatest natural wonders can be found within the borders of New York -- Niagara Falls.
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New York's Finger Lakes region features a series of stunning neighboring lakes and is known for its wineries, waterfalls and scenic gorges. Pictured here is Lake Cayuga, the longest of the Finger Lakes.
New York's Finger Lakes region features a series of stunning neighboring lakes and is known for its wineries, waterfalls and scenic gorges. Pictured here is Lake Cayuga, the longest of the Finger Lakes.
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Rochester, the gateway to both the Finger Lakes and the Great Lakes, is the third-largest city in the state and boasts a lovely waterfront.
Rochester, the gateway to both the Finger Lakes and the Great Lakes, is the third-largest city in the state and boasts a lovely waterfront.
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Watkins Glen State Park is perhaps the most famous state park in the Finger Lakes region. The two-mile gorge generates 19 waterfalls along its path, including picturesque Rainbow Falls.
Watkins Glen State Park is perhaps the most famous state park in the Finger Lakes region. The two-mile gorge generates 19 waterfalls along its path, including picturesque Rainbow Falls.
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Ithaca, located 240 miles northwest of New York City, is a laid back college town -- home of Cornell University -- and a place of great natural beauty.
Ithaca, located 240 miles northwest of New York City, is a laid back college town -- home of Cornell University -- and a place of great natural beauty.
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Just outside of Ithaca sits Taughannock Falls State Park where the waterfall of the same name -- one three stories taller than Niagara Falls -- makes its 215-foot plunge.
Just outside of Ithaca sits Taughannock Falls State Park where the waterfall of the same name -- one three stories taller than Niagara Falls -- makes its 215-foot plunge.
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Considered one of New York's great natural attractions, the Catskill Mountains extend along the Hudson River Valley with some 35 peaks more than 3,500 feet tall.
Considered one of New York's great natural attractions, the Catskill Mountains extend along the Hudson River Valley with some 35 peaks more than 3,500 feet tall.
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A journey on the Rip Van Winkle Flyer takes passengers on a trip through time to the heyday of rail travel.
A journey on the Rip Van Winkle Flyer takes passengers on a trip through time to the heyday of rail travel.
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Located in Upstate New York, Lake George was once a favored summer vacation spot for America's early aristocracy, where families like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and Whitney spent time at the historic Sagamore.
Located in Upstate New York, Lake George was once a favored summer vacation spot for America's early aristocracy, where families like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and Whitney spent time at the historic Sagamore.
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The Sagamore, a Victorian-era resort on the banks of Lake George, has been housing visitors in its luxurious accommodations since 1883.
The Sagamore, a Victorian-era resort on the banks of Lake George, has been housing visitors in its luxurious accommodations since 1883.
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Tucked between Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, Essex is a historic and unspoiled town with beautiful Federal and Greek Revival village architecture
Tucked between Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, Essex is a historic and unspoiled town with beautiful Federal and Greek Revival village architecture
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Westchester County is dotted with regal estates and mansions, like Kykuit, the 40-room home built by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller.
Westchester County is dotted with regal estates and mansions, like Kykuit, the 40-room home built by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller.
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New York ranks third for grape production in the US after California and Washington, and the state's wine industry has taken off. For tastings and wine trails, head to one of the two main wine regions, the Finger Lakes and Long Island.
New York ranks third for grape production in the US after California and Washington, and the state's wine industry has taken off. For tastings and wine trails, head to one of the two main wine regions, the Finger Lakes and Long Island.
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New York isn't immune to roadside kitsch. Long Island's most famous landmark is Big Duck, a concrete building in the shape of a waterfowl built in 1931 as a place to sell ducks and duck eggs. It's now on the National Register of Historic Places.
New York isn't immune to roadside kitsch. Long Island's most famous landmark is Big Duck, a concrete building in the shape of a waterfowl built in 1931 as a place to sell ducks and duck eggs. It's now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and in Cooperstown celebrates America's pastime with photos and memorabilia from baseball's greats.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and in Cooperstown celebrates America's pastime with photos and memorabilia from baseball's greats.
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The Tarrytown Lighthouse sits on the eastern banks of the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow, a town made famous by Washington Irvine.
The Tarrytown Lighthouse sits on the eastern banks of the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow, a town made famous by Washington Irvine.
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