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Unlock a spectacular canalside escape in Lockport! Just 20 miles from Niagara Falls, this hidden gem city was once a vital stop along the Erie Canal in the 1800s, home to the magnificent Flight of Five locks. Today, the “Lock City” is a vibrant hub of adventure with scenic canal cruises, a robust wine trail, small town charm, historic tours, and more. Plus, 2025 officially marks the canal’s 200th anniversary, so there’s no better time to visit! Here’s your guide to spending 48 hours in Lockport.

Get ready for an unforgettable month of music, culture, history, food, and the arts in the Empire State.

Sit back, relax, and soak up spectacular scenery on a boat cruise in New York State! Home to two Great Lakes, thousands of miles of rivers, the Atlantic Ocean, and historic Erie Canal (celebrating its 200th anniversary this year!), the opportunities to get out on the water are endless. Search for the gentle giants of the sea on a whale watching cruise in Montauk, navigate through locks on the tranquil waters of the Erie Canal, or explore the depths of the St. Lawrence River on a boat with a glass bottom. Put the wind in your sails and don’t miss the boat on these 12 summertime water tours and cruises in New York State. 

A trip to New York State is both accessible and affordable thanks to discounted rates for visitors with disabilities and free companion/personal care attendant admission at many sites. From world-class museums and historic landmarks to picturesque parks and vibrant cultural venues, there’s a destination to match every interest.

Adaptive mountain biking and kayaking, waterfall chasing, and amazing outdoor adventuring, get ready for an accessible getaway unlike any other in the Finger Lakes! Accessible for travelers who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility, your expeditions may lead you to unforgettable experiences like traversing rugged trails in an all-action track chair or posing alongside New York’s tallest waterfall. Follow along with content creator Tara Shetterly, @tara_shett as she embarks on the ultimate Finger Lakes road trip and get inspired to plan your own outdoor adventure in New York State.

Scenic steamboat cruises, mountainside splendor, and outdoor adventure aplenty, an unforgettable family-friendly getaway awaits in the Adirondacks! Accessible for travelers with cognitive and developmental disabilities, your journeys may lead you to cool destinations like the Wild Center with an accessible trail of elevated bridges through the treetops or the Adirondack Rail Trail for a family e-bike ride through picture-perfect mountain towns. Follow along with the family behind @ourhuddybuddy as Melanie and her sons Colton (13) and Huddy (5), who has Down Syndrome, embark on an amazing Adirondack adventure and get inspired to plan your own family vacation in New York State. 

A spectacular stay in Skaneateles makes for the perfect getaway, where the crystal-clear blue lake sits adjacent to a downtown buzzing with diverse shops, superb dining, and serene scenery. This…

Summer in New York State is a feast for the senses, packed with food, music, and unforgettable celebrations! Cheer on elite athletes in the Adirondacks, soak in the sounds of bluegrass in the Catskills, and marvel at dazzling hot air balloons soaring over the Chautauqua-Allegheny region.

As the birthplace of the modern-day LGBTQ civil rights movement, New York State is a hub for LGBTQ culture and experiences, with inclusive and diverse communities that welcome people of all identities to be their authentic selves.

New York State boasts some of the most idyllic natural landscapes in the country, and set within these scenic backdrops are vacation rentals as unique as the destinations themselves. Whether you're…