I Love New York Blog

When you think of the Adirondacks, you probably think about nature, hiking, camping, the winter Olympics, and that comfortable summertime chair that shares a name with the region. But just like we revealed the Secrets of the Catskills, we’re here to add some more off-the-beaten-path activities and attractions to your trip upstate.

If taking a road trip is on your summer bucket list, then New York is the place for you. Right here on the I LOVE NEW YORK blog, we've already given you road trip ideas whether you're interested in driving across the state from Albany to Niagara Falls, seeing the lakes of the Adirondacks, exploring Cayuga Lake, or seeking out the scenery of the Catskills. This road trip is for families who want to savor mountain vistas in the Hudson Valley.  …

It’s music festival season! Summer concerts in New York cover every genre of music you'll want to jam out to, from jazz to country to pop to folk. Read on to find the types of music and the artists you love who’ll be performing all around the state at these unforgettable summer experiences.

If you've been to the I LOVE NEW YORK blog recently, you know we're excited about all of the road trip opportunities in the state this summer! So far, we've given you itineraries for families who want to see ALL of the sights, families who love to be outdoors, and families who like a mix of city and nature. This next road trip is perfect for families who need a quick vacation!

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If your idea of fun is packing the whole fam in the car for a few hours of the license plate game and perfecting your harmonies to the oldies, you've come to the right place. Here on the I LOVE NEW YORK blog, we are releasing road trip ideas to last all summer, whether you prefer to cross the entire state snapping pics of all of the sites or pack as many lakes into one day as possible. This road trip provides gorge-ous views by Cayuga Lake—see what we did there?…

It's the summer of road trips here on the I LOVE NEW YORK blog. We're releasing five road trip itineraries this season to help inspire your summer getaways. Our first week took us across the state from Albany to Niagara Falls. This week is for families who can’t get enough fun in the water—this is a road trip of your aquatic dreams. …

The first official day of summer comes pretty late in the month, but we all know that summer is a state of mind. So we’ve lined up an itinerary of fun events, festivals, and celebrations happening all over New York State to get this season started!…

Whether you prefer your donuts filled or ring-shaped, glazed or powdered, for breakfast or as a dessert, or even whether you spell them “donuts” or “doughnuts”, one thing everyone can agree on is that these masterpieces of sweet fried dough are a delicious treat. We’ve rounded up some of New York State’s finest doughy delights in honor of National Donut Day on June 1.

We’ve been sharing a lot of secrets lately, like the Secrets of the Catskills. Here’s one more: you don’t have to go to Times Square and the Theater District in NYC to have an all-star Broadway experience that could still leave you singing your favorite tunes for months.

Buckle up, folks! Some serious family bonding is on the agenda this summer. Soak up the sights, sounds, flavors, and experiences of New York on some of the most stunning scenic drives across the state. This summer, we will be releasing road trip ideas, right here on the I LOVE NEW YORK blog. In between games of “I Spy” and pit stops for photo ops, these routes, which include one-, two-, and three-day trip options, will lead you from one unforgettable destination to the next. Get together a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes and hit the road!…