New York

The state of New York is known as the Empire State, and with good reason. As one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States, it has long been counted among the most populous and most influential states.

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New York City
New York City, is the most populous city in the United States. It lies at the mouth of the Hudson River in the southernmost part … New York City Travel Guide »
Buffalo
Buffalo is a city in the Niagara Frontier of New York. Buffalo Travel Guide »
Rochester
Big-city culture and small-city charm combine in Rochester a mid-sized city on the shores of Lake Ontario. Rochester Travel Guide »
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Metro New York
Metro New York is the massive metropolitan area around New York City in New York state, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Metro New York Travel Guide »
Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes is a region of New York state south of Lake Ontario. One of the major viticultural areas of the United States … Finger Lakes Travel Guide »
Niagara Frontier
The Niagara Frontier region of New York State consists of 5 counties situated near the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario, just … Niagara Frontier Travel Guide »
Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley of New York is anchored at the top by the state capital of Albany and its surrounding cities, and it extends … Hudson Valley Travel Guide »
Southern Tier
The Southern Tier of New York State is the geographical region that includes the counties of New York State west of the Catskill … Southern Tier Travel Guide »
Adirondacks
The Adirondack Park is both the largest and the first government-protected park in the contiguous United States. Adirondacks Travel Guide »
The Central region of New York is a crossroads, dominated by the state's fifth-largest city, Syracuse, and the Mohawk River that flows eastward through this region. Central New York Travel Guide »
The Catskills of New York are a "dissected plateau", a highland worn into mountains and valleys by erosion. Catskills Travel Guide »
North of the Adirondacks lies the North Country, the northern border of New York. Although more populated than the mountains … North Country Travel Guide »
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