In September 2025, Steve and I spent nine wonderful days traveling through upstate New York. We visited Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Rochester, Seneca Falls, Ithaca, Cooperstown, Albany, Hyde Park, and the Mid Hudson Valley before ending up in New York City, where Trevor joined us for a cruise. Previously, the three of us had sailed into New York harbor aboard a cruise ship, then did a city tour on the way to the airport. We'd each visited New York separately before; I'd made four trips to New York City before I met Steve (this was a particularly memorable visit for me). Steve had been to New York as a teenager and Trevor visited New York during a school trip. We have each loved the time we've spent in New York. There is so much to see and do!
Below you'll find my recommendations for all our favorite places in New York.
Buffalo / Niagara Falls / Lockport
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Rochester
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Seneca Falls
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Ithaca
What to do:
- Ithaca Falls (free!)
- Cornell Botanic Gardens (free!)
- Sagan Planet Walk (free!)
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Cooperstown
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Albany
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Mid Hudson Valley
What to do:
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library
- Eleanor Roosevelt State Historic Park (free!)
- Culinary Institute of America (free!)
- Walkway Over the Hudson State Park (free!)
- West Point Tours
- Malek Visitor Center (free!)
- West Point Museum (free!)
- National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (free!)
- Museum at Bethel Woods
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New York City
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Can't travel to New York anytime soon? Try a craft inspired by the Empire State! Click on the link below the photo to go to the tutorial. Then read about our virtual travels to The Empire State through Little Passports.
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