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Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Perched atop Albany’s State Street hill, this ornate building has served as the seat of New York State government since the 19th century. 

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Discover East Hampton’s early American history at this museum inside a classic 18th-century saltbox house that was once thought to have inspired a famous song.

See the Egyptian antiquities, a rotating selection of international art and a mammoth collection of American artworks in this impressive museum.

From Ancient Egypt to Jackson Pollock and beyond, this sizable university museum brings works of art from the last 5,000 years to downtown Rochester.

One of the world’s best-known art galleries is as exciting from the outside as it is from inside.

This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.

Join the millions of people who have seen a show at this beautiful and historic venue, which is a marvel of modernist architecture and design.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Brooklyn’s signature medley of old and new provides the backdrop to this revitalized district, where you’ll find fresh arts venues behind historic streetscapes.

From Ancient Egypt to Jackson Pollock and beyond, this sizable university museum brings works of art from the last 5,000 years to downtown Rochester.

Learn about the colonial settlers and the Native Americans who preceded them at the intriguing museums around this picturesque New York town.

This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.

This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.

Meet the iconic library lions, explore the Rose Room and marvel at millions of books at New York City’s flagship library.

 With its pristine water, wooded shoreline and more than 300 islands, this New York destination earns its nickname, the “Queen of American Lakes.”

Meet the iconic library lions, explore the Rose Room and marvel at millions of books at New York City’s flagship library.

This iconic suspension bridge offers views of the Statue of Liberty from the East River.

Pose for an iconic New York photo at one of the city’s most talked-about landmarks, a striking retail space and work of art that was 12 years in the making.

A skyscraper that holds the headquarters of one of the world’s most famous newspapers and is also an important piece of New York City’s architectural history.

Explore this intriguing departure from typical New York City architecture, a popular Victorian building in Central Park with a grand turret and superb views.

Brooklyn’s signature medley of old and new provides the backdrop to this revitalized district, where you’ll find fresh arts venues behind historic streetscapes.

A sobering tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on 11 September, 2001, this humbling landmark is a powerful symbol for local New Yorkers and visitors alike.