I Love New York Blog

This summer, we sent eight real families to some of the most beautiful places across New York State. The result? An incredible vacation filled with outdoor adventures, cultural escapes and some of the…

From chicken spiedies and grape pie to bagels and barbeque, food is serious business in New York State. Whether you’re a cheese aficionado, Buffalo wing enthusiast or in the mood to eat some of the best barbeque in the state, food festivals in New York have got you covered. Think beyond your regular carnival, fried-food fare, and try some of the freshest, regional treats you can’t get anywhere else, all while enjoying live music, food competitions, rides and games for the whole family. Just don’t forget your appetite.

Traveling to Manhattan this summer? Extend your trip! There are plenty of easy stopovers to experience New York State in all its glory a mere hour or two away. 

While the Baseball Hall of Fame has given Cooperstown a sporty reputation, there is far more to discover in this town beyond the outfield. Imagine award-winning craft beer, art galleries and music…

From naval air shows and local varietals to internationally acclaimed ballet, New York State is bustling with activities this July. Here are some top picks from around the state. (And we didn’t forget about America’s birthday: Head here to read about some of the amazing things to do in New York for the Fourth of July.)…

Summer is officially here, and that means it’s time to hit the beach! And New York has some amazing ones, from the sandy coast of Long Island to the serene lakesides of the Adirondacks, and the seemingly endless horizon of Lake Ontario. (Fun fact: New York is the only state with coastlines on an ocean as well as the Great Lakes.) Check out some of some of New York’s most stunningly Instagram-worthy waterfronts below, then grab some sunblock, a beach towel, and your camera. and get yourself (and your whole crew) to a New York beach. Summer will be over before you know it.

While the kids are away, the parents will play! Dropping the little ones off at camp in New York State this summer? Here are six adult getaways along the routes to some of the state’s largest camp destinations for you to take after you kiss those cuties goodbye.

Why are we the best? Because no one celebrates the 4th of like New Yorkers. We host firework shows over the ocean, live music on the lakefront and mouthwatering barbeque that spices up your summer.

The ice has thawed. The sun is shining. It’s spring, and that means festivals - a lot of them - all across New York. Groove to country music, dabble in wine tasting, watch a movie and frolic through the flowers. Here are your must-catch festivals across the Empire State this summer.

The Erie Canal was built in the early 1800s as a water route from Manhattan and the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Today, the Canal is still used for commercial use. It is also a sight for sore…