Reasons To Visit The State of New York

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Globe Runner

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You might think more songs have been sung about New York than there are people in this fascinating place. But there is one thing that anyone who has visited this state can agree, it is a helluva town. And that is the first thing that we should address, New York is a state and not just NYC as you might think. So we are going to take a look at why a tourist should visit New York, the whole state.

Attractions

If there is one thing you can say for sure with New York, it is that there are enough attractions to keep you busy for weeks. We are going to break them down into different categories to demonstrate just how broad a trip you can have in this part of the US.

Theatre

The first thing that a lot of people will want to do when they arrive in New York is book Broadway show tickets. The reason for that is pretty straightforward, aside from the West End in London there isn’t anywhere in the world with such a great range of commercial theatre on offer. Every show you can imagine will be available on this historical stretch of New York from the classics such as Chicago and Oklahoma to the modern hits like Mean Girls and Book of Mormon.

Architecture

If there is one thing that attracts the world to New York City it is the architecture. Home of the skyscraper is one way to describe this stunning part of the world. Some of the feats of engineering haven’t been replicated anywhere in the else from King Kong’s favorite hot spot the Empire State Building to Rockefeller Centre; home of NBC and Saturday Night Live. Be careful not to hurt your neck looking up at these incredible buildings and make sure you pay a visit to the beautiful memorial to the tragic events of 9/11. You will be amazed at how in such as busy city there can be this peaceful place for reflection and respect – a true testament to the spirit of New York.

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Natural Beauty

As promised we aren’t going to stay in Manhattan, no we are going to explore the other parts of the state and the place to go if you are looking to get out of the city of New York is, Buffalo. Now, it might not sound like much but this is the home of Niagara Falls; the natural phenomenon that straddles the border of the US and Canada is not to be missed and is accessible by car from New York City. Niagara is the perfect example of why you should look beyond the city when it comes to New York. While there are some incredible things to see in the state’s capital, there is natural beauty like nothing else in the world just a short drive away. While visiting Niagara Falls, be sure to take a trip on the Maid of the Mist so that you can get up close and personal to hear to the thunderous roar of the waterfall.

Category: North America, Trips, United States of AmericaTags: nature, New York, Niagara Falls, NY, Outdoor, theater, USA

4 Comments on “Reasons To Visit The State of New York”

Jonno
March 7, 2019

Everyone always thinks of the city don’t they but the state has so much to offer.

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- Globe Runner
  March 13, 2019
  
  Yes, I lived in Buffalo, NY close to Niagara Falls for few years…very different and naturally more beautiful than the city
  
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Gypsy Bev
March 6, 2019

New York is a great state to visit and has so many beautiful lakes and vineyards as well. It takes about seven hours to get from NYC to Niagara Falls as it is clear across the state.

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- Globe Runner
  March 13, 2019
  
  Yes, I lived in Buffalo for few years and then Ithaca (Fingerlake Region) for couple months…beautiful places with lakes, gorges, and lots of natural beauty
  
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