Traveling in Upstate New York is an Adventure that's made Even Better by hundreds of Places to Dine, exciting things to See and Do, and great places to Stay. Eight diverse Regions present a wealth of endless possibilities - and planning a fun-filled itinerary is easy, using the website's mapping tools to help with travel times and directions.Gather the Family and Fill Your Bucket list with Fun Things to Do
Meet the Animals at the Aquarium of Niagara
Niagara-Western NY
Just a few blocks from Niagara Falls State Park, the aquarium features more than 40 exhibits and 128 different species of mammals, fish, birds and reptiles.
Ride the Buffalo Pedal Tours Boats and Bikes
Niagara-Western NY
Providing pedal tours both on land and on the water, bike tours depart from two locations, downtown Buffalo and Canalside, while boat tours leave from River Works.
Explore the Lake Placid Olympic Museum
The Adirondacks
Lake Placid Museum preserves the legacy of the Olympic games with great exhibits ..
Make a Splash at Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water Park
The Adirondacks
The Lodge features a 38,00-sq ft. indoor water park with tube slides, lagoon with spray jets, warm water spa, a special water fun area for young children, more.
See a Prehistoric Mastodon at The New York State Museum
Capital-Saratoga
Albany's New York State Museum is a Fun Place to Visit and a Major Center for art, science, human and natural history.
Have Outdoor Fun with Oswego Expeditions
Thousand Islands - Seaway
Anchored in the beginning of the Oswego Canal in the Port City of Oswego, Oswego Expeditions offers historical, educational and recreational activities throughout northern Upstate NY.
Play Cool Games at The Strong Museum in Rochester
Finger Lakes
The Strong is a highly interactive museum and home to the world's largest collection of historical play materials.
Try out the Adventure Center at Greek Peak
Finger Lakes
Greek Peak Mountain Resort operates an Adventure Center with a Mountain Coaster and 4 tandem zip lines.
Get a Hands-on Demonstration at the Corning Museum of Glass
Finger Lakes
Head to Ithaca and see a live demonstration of glass blowing at the Corning Museum of Glass and explore more than 3,500 years of glass history.
Journey to the Underground Wonders at Howe Caverns
Central New York
Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S., and has a 900 foot zip line Adventure Park as well.
Stop by the All Star Alley Entertainment Center & Tavern
Finger Lakes
This one-of-its-kind venue in Central New features 24 lanes of state-of-the art bowling, a full-service restaurant, two high energy bars, billiards, darts, bocce ball, arcade and a private event space.
Visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Finger Lakes
Ranked among the top 10 percent of zoos in the country, the 43-acres Rosamond Gifford Zoo is open year round and is home to more than 700 animals of all shapes and sizes.
Rent Bikes & Kayaks Along the Historic Erie Canal
Finger Lakes
Book Now! The Erie Canal Boat Company offers exciting Recreational Excursions including biking and kayaking along the Erie Canal ..
See All Things Oz at the Wizard of Oz Museum in Chittenango
Central New York
The museum is home to thousands of pieces of memorabilia and collectibles related to the popular MGM movie, "The Wizard of Oz"
Explore the World-famous Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse
Finger Lakes
The hands-on interactive Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse is the world’s leading interpreters of Erie Canal history...
Tour the Museum of Science and Technology (The MOST)
Finger Lakes
Syracuse's MOST is an exciting, hands-on science museum and planetarium and home to the only domed IMAX in Upstate New York.
Meet the Animals at the Aquarium of Niagara
Niagara-Western NY
Just a few blocks from Niagara Falls State Park, the aquarium features more than 40 exhibits and 128 different species of mammals, fish, birds and reptiles.
Ride the Buffalo Pedal Tours Boats and Bikes
Niagara-Western NY
Providing pedal tours both on land and on the water, bike tours depart from two locations, downtown Buffalo and Canalside, while boat tours leave from River Works.
Explore the Lake Placid Olympic Museum
The Adirondacks
Lake Placid Museum preserves the legacy of the Olympic games with great exhibits ..
Make a Splash at Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water Park
The Adirondacks
The Lodge features a 38,00-sq ft. indoor water park with tube slides, lagoon with spray jets, warm water spa, a special water fun area for young children, more.
See a Prehistoric Mastodon at The New York State Museum
Capital-Saratoga
Albany's New York State Museum is a Fun Place to Visit and a Major Center for art, science, human and natural history.
Have Outdoor Fun with Oswego Expeditions
Thousand Islands - Seaway
Anchored in the beginning of the Oswego Canal in the Port City of Oswego, Oswego Expeditions offers historical, educational and recreational activities throughout northern Upstate NY.
Play Cool Games at The Strong Museum in Rochester
Finger Lakes
The Strong is a highly interactive museum and home to the world's largest collection of historical play materials.
Try out the Adventure Center at Greek Peak
Finger Lakes
Greek Peak Mountain Resort operates an Adventure Center with a Mountain Coaster and 4 tandem zip lines.
Get a Hands-on Demonstration at the Corning Museum of Glass
Finger Lakes
Head to Ithaca and see a live demonstration of glass blowing at the Corning Museum of Glass and explore more than 3,500 years of glass history.
Journey to the Underground Wonders at Howe Caverns
Central New York
Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S., and has a 900 foot zip line Adventure Park as well.
Stop by the All Star Alley Entertainment Center & Tavern
Finger Lakes
This one-of-its-kind venue in Central New features 24 lanes of state-of-the art bowling, a full-service restaurant, two high energy bars, billiards, darts, bocce ball, arcade and a private event space.
Visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Finger Lakes
Ranked among the top 10 percent of zoos in the country, the 43-acres Rosamond Gifford Zoo is open year round and is home to more than 700 animals of all shapes and sizes.
Rent Bikes & Kayaks Along the Historic Erie Canal
Finger Lakes
Book Now! The Erie Canal Boat Company offers exciting Recreational Excursions including biking and kayaking along the Erie Canal ..
See All Things Oz at the Wizard of Oz Museum in Chittenango
Central New York
The museum is home to thousands of pieces of memorabilia and collectibles related to the popular MGM movie, "The Wizard of Oz"
Explore the World-famous Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse
Finger Lakes
The hands-on interactive Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse is the world’s leading interpreters of Erie Canal history...
Tour the Museum of Science and Technology (The MOST)
Finger Lakes
Syracuse's MOST is an exciting, hands-on science museum and planetarium and home to the only domed IMAX in Upstate New York.
Discover a World of Endless Possibilities -
Howe Caverns offers exciting underground tours plus a variety of unique 'above ground' activities
Wow to some of New York's finest Waterfalls and Underground Caverns, find both indoor and outdoor water parks, tour the Famous Castles in the Thousand Islands, go zip lining, hit the beaches, and More. Once you have settled on your favorite destination(s), create a budget to cover lodging, dining, tickets, transportation & tolls .. and you're off. And of course, don't forget the shopping, antiquing, and souveniers !
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