Things to do in Upstate New York

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New York State Capitol Building featuring a pond and heritage architecture
Rochester showing a city
Rochester featuring a city
Buffalo featuring a city, a skyscraper and a monument
Everson Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as an individual femail

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Areas of Upstate New York

Buffalo showing a city, a monument and a skyscraper

Downtown Buffalo

Known for its lively bars and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. Top attractions like Chippewa District and Shea's Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
Genesee River\'s High Falls which includes a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

Live music, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Rochester
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Love this local coffee shop! Lots of great coffee flavors.

Irondequoit

If you're spending some time in Irondequoit, Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park are top sights worth seeing.

Irondequoit
Clinton Square which includes heritage architecture, a garden and a city

Downtown Syracuse

Travelers come to Downtown Syracuse for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Saratoga Springs which includes horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people

Downtown Saratoga Springs

If you're spending some time in Downtown Saratoga Springs, Congress Park and Canfield Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Saratoga Springs