Things to do in Upstate New York

Activities, attractions and tours

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
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Areas of Upstate New York

Buffalo featuring a city, a skyscraper and a monument

Downtown Buffalo

Known for its lively bars and live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. Top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower 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 showing street scenes and a city as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

This lively downtown is full of opportunities for recreation and relaxation and is the best place to connect with the unique history of the city.

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

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
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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 featuring a city, heritage architecture and a garden

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