Only in New York
There's More to the Empire State Than the Big Apple
It's perhaps only natural to think of the Big Apple when the words New York are printed or spoken but, the state of the same name is just as captivating and full of interesting things to see and do as the island city between the Hudson and East Rivers. If you were to look at a map of the sprawling expanse that is New York you'd see borders that touch two Great Lakes to the west, Canada to the north, New England to the east and a large famous island that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean that's also a playground for the wealthy and an escape for the average Joe. Inside the state lines are lakes, mountains and towns that must be seen to be believed.
The long time honeymoon destination is also a great place for families to witness the power of nature first hand. The falls are purported to generate negative ions that elevate the mood levels of visitors of the American or Canadian side.
The Finger Lakes
Eleven lakes were gouged out by glaciers in the western part of New York's Upstate and now provide a micro climate conducive to growing wine grapes. The wine trails continue to expand around the lakes region and have recently been joined by ale and cheese trails that also look toward future expansion.
The Adirondacks
Though not as tall and widespread as the Rocky Mountains, the Adirondacks do offer plenty of sensory stimulation. Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Lake George are popular resort areas where visitors can hike, boat, and fish and when winter rolls around skiing and snowboarding are added.
The Hudson Valley
A boat cruise up the Hudson is a good way to follow in the footsteps of Dutch explorer Henry Hudson when he decided to sail past what is now Manhattan to find what would become one of America's most important waterways. There is also the option of driving along the top of the tall banks of the river for where many uniquely interesting small towns wait to be explored.
Long Island
One of the planet's most well known pieces of land is also a diverse area made up of highly populated business centers to the west to the sandy chops that stretch out to the east. This is where quite a few of New York City's rich and famous have summer homes and where everyday folk might run into one of them in one of the island's small villages. Wine lovers enjoy the many high quality wineries spread around Long Island and fishing enthusiasts like to head out to Montauk Point on the tip of South Chop.
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