10 Top Destinations in Upstate NY
Watkins Glen State Park is a gorgeous park in the Finger Lakes area of New York’s state capital, Albany. Go along the creek and take in the spectacular views of the park’s 19 waterfalls and 200-foot cliffs. Rainbow Falls Bridge makes for a striking image, while Cavern Cascade is one of the most striking waterfalls.
Hiking, rock climbing, and floating down the Ausable River can all be enjoyed at Ausable Chasm, often known as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks. Rock climbing courses and rappelling are available for the daredevils. Magnificent panoramas may be seen from the Ausable Chasm Bridge.
On Whiteface Mountain, visitors can walk along a specially constructed path that resembles the Great Wall of China and is only 0.2 miles long. Not only is the trail photogenic, but the scenery all around is stunning. There is excellent skiing and snowboarding on this peak throughout the winter months.
With its stunning views and convenient location near the city, Breakneck Ridge is a favorite among hikers. Scrambling over stones and rocks is a lot of fun as well. The hard ascent is followed by several vantage points, and the descent is easier.
The Giant Ledge is a well-known climbing destination in the Catskill Mountains. This 3.2-mile round-trip climb packs in eight magnificent lookouts and five ledges with spectacular vistas.
Beacon, or Dia: Beacon, is a neighborhood in northwestern Brooklyn. The area is bustling with hipsters, art galleries, and other cool things. The Dia: Beacon Museum of Art is well-liked by those interested in art from the 1960s to the present.
The Storm King Art Center in the Hudson Valley is an outdoor museum that spans across 500 acres. Sculptures numbering in the hundreds are artfully dispersed over the grounds. Also, it’s a great place to go hiking.
This waterfall, known as Eternal Flame Falls, earns its fabled moniker. The waterfall’ ‘eternal flame’ moniker comes from the natural gas spring housed in a small cave behind the falls. It’s possible for guests to get up close and personal with the fire by visiting the waterfall.
There is a challenging hike up and down wooden ladders, across bridges, and along ski paths at Mt. Colden and Avalanche Lake. At the peak, guests may take in one of the best panoramic vistas of the Adirondacks. Kaaterskill Falls is a stunning double-drop waterfall with a popular swimming place at its base. It is set against the stunning backdrop of a dense forest.
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