New York Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover New York with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore scenic state parks, historic landmarks, museums, charming towns, and unforgettable destinations across the Empire State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about New York, including state parks, historic landmarks, museums, and scenic road trips. From New York City icons to Adirondack wilderness and Niagara Falls, discover some of the best things to do in New York.
Chittenango Falls State Park
From towering waterfalls and forest trails to mountain peaks and scenic lakes, New York’s parks showcase some of the most diverse landscapes in the Northeast. Our featured New York park highlights one of the state’s most beautiful outdoor destinations.
President William McKinley Assassination Site
New York’s historic landmarks span colonial settlements, Revolutionary War sites, and influential cultural institutions. Our featured New York historic site explores one destination that reflects the state’s remarkable past.
Best National Parks in New York
- Women’s Rights National Historical Park
- Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
- Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
- Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
- Saratoga National Historical Park
- Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Top 5 New York State Parks
- Taughannock Falls State Park
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Niagara Falls State Park
- Robert Treman State Park
- Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Top 5 New York Museums
- Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
- Museum of Modern Art in NYC
- American Museum of Natural History in NYC
- Guggenheim Museum in NYC
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum in Buffalo
Know Before You Roam: New York Quick Facts
- Largest City: New York City
- High Point (Rank): Mount Marcy 5,344 ft (21)
- Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “Empire State”
- State Flower: Rose
- State Tree: Sugar Maple
- State Animal: Beaver
- State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
- State Fish: Brook Trout
Explore New York on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Explore New York on the Roam Your Home map.
Each pin reveals one of our articles featuring historic landmarks, museums, scenic parks, and memorable road trip stops. Click a location to learn the story and begin planning your New York journey.