Regional Highlights
With so much to offer, we couldn’t pick just 10! Check out our Top 11 attractions.
THE ADIRONDACKS REGION
Wild Center/Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, 12986. Experience the wildlife of the region with a naturalist guide, and tour the museum’s hands-on exhibits.
518.359.7800 | www.wildcenter.org
CAPITAL-SARATOGA REGION
Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Springs, 12866. Established in 1863, this is the oldest organized sporting venue of any kind in the United States. Place your bets and become a part of the history.
518.584.6200 | www.nyra.com/index_saratoga.html
THE CATSKILLS REGION
Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum
Old Route 17, Livingston Manor, 12758. Learn how to fly fish, and how the sport has become a part of the nation’s great heritage.
845.439.4810 | www.cffcm.net
CENTRAL-LEATHERSTOCKING REGION
Howe Caverns
255 Discovery Drive,
Howes Cave, 12092. Journey 156 feet underground for a guided tour of this enormous limestone cave dating back several million years.
518.296.8900 | www.howecaverns.com
CHAUTAUQUA-ALLEGHENY REGION
The Chautauqua Institution
1 Ames Avenue, Chautauqua, 14722. Check the calendar of exciting cultural events or register for one of the programs at this landmark institution dedicated to intellectual and spiritual growth and renewal.
800.836.2787 | www.ciweb.org
FINGER LAKES REGION
Strong National Museum of Play
1 Manhattan Square,
Rochester, 14607. Visit the home of the National Toy Hall of Fame® and the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, games and other items that celebrate play.
585.263.2700 | www.museumofplay.org
GREATER NIAGARA REGION
Niagara Falls Discovery Center
Niagara Falls State Park, 14303. Experience the history of the Niagara Gorge and Falls. View the Falls from the Real Time Gorge Camera.
716.278.1070 | www.nysparks.com
HUDSON VALLEY REGION
Kykuit, The John D. Rockefeller Estate
200 Lake Road, Pocantico Hills, 10591. Explore the preeminent 40-room National Trust estate built by the oil businessman, philanthropist and founder of the prominent Rockefeller family.
914.631.8200 | www.hudsonvalley.org
LONG ISLAND REGION
Montauk Point Lighthouse
2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, 11954. Visit the oldest lighthouse in New York State, established under President George Washington in 1792 and still in operation.
631.668.2544 | www.montauklighthouse.com
THOUSAND ISLANDS-SEAWAY REGION
Boldt Castle
Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, 13607. Visit this incredible 6-story Rhineland-style castle, built by the millionaire proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and meant as a dedication to his love, Louise.
315.482.9724 | www.boldtcastle.com
NEW YORK CITY REGION
Apollo Theater
253 West 125th Street, Manhattan, 10027. Catch a show at this landmark theater dedicated to American artistic accomplishment and a bastion of African-American culture.
212.531.5300 | www.apollotheater.org