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Posts from July 2025

Travers Stakes At Saratoga Race Course

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

Uncle Sam Boat Tours sails along the St. Lawrence River past an island covered in fall foliage on a getaway to the Thousands Islands-Seaway

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. 

Three people including a person in a power wheelchair on a path surrounded by grassy fields with large scale sculptures in the distance at Storm King Art Center

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.