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Author: Marta Zielinska

Marta Zielinska is the Managing Editor of ILOVENY.com.

A lobster roll with crinkle fries and cole slaw at Lobster Roll aka LUNCH on Long Island

Whether you’re looking to keep things casual at a laid-back seafood shack, get fancy with an al fresco feast at a Gold Coast mansion, or enjoy dinner with a view of the water, Long Island’s culinary scene delivers for all occasions and tastes.

Clouds reflected on the water's surface at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground

Pack your hiking boots, bathing suits, and sunscreen and get out into the great outdoors for an unforgettable and affordable camping trip in New York State.

Members of Ballet Hispanico perform a routine
Photo Credit: Ben McKeown, courtesy of the American Dance Festival

From Ballet Hispánico's mesmerizing performances to the cultural treasures housed in Buffalo AKG Art Museum, explore the mosaic of…

A colorful mural that reads "Harlem" at the Graffiti Hall of Fame
Credit: Kim McVeigh

From a restaurant lauded as New York City’s best by the New York Times to a museum that explores the Underground Railroad in New York to a theater dedicated to African American performance art, add these spots run by amazing Black leaders to your itinerary on your next New York State getaway.  …

Art hangs on the white walls surrounding a grey central staircase in the gallery of the Dyer Arts Center

From a center dedicated to showcasing Deaf artists to an accessible camping experience, these New York destinations are creating welcoming experiences for all. In honor of National Disability…

View the clouds over Chautauqua Lake from the rocky shoreline of Long Point State Park

What better way to experience a rare cosmic event than amid the enchanting mountains, tranquil lakes, and bountiful vineyards of the gorgeous Chautauqua-Allegheny region? From Great Lake views to…

The cascading water of Niagara Falls illuminated in Pride colors

Pride is ingrained in the fabric of New York State. LGBTQ trailblazers from Marsha P. Johnson to Alice Austen to Alvin Ailey called the Empire State home while historic events like the first Pride day at any State Fair in the nation and significant sites like the Stonewall Inn and Julius Bar stand as important LGBTQ landmarks that you can still visit today.

A close up of musubi with a gathering crowd in the background at the Queens Night Market

From a historic inn brimming with Filipino hospitality to a museum focused on the Chinese American story, New York State is ripe with opportunities to immerse yourself in history and culture during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

A sign hangs on a wooden post outside the historic Belva Lockwood Inn
Credit: In Full Bloom Photography

From Harriet Tubman to Susan B. Anthony to Eleanor Roosevelt to Lucille Ball, some of the most iconic women in history have done their work in New York State. Their…

Classic silver Airstream camper at the Treetopia Campground
Credit: @treetopia_campground on Instagram

If you miss the days of paper road maps and cassette tapes, New York has plenty of activities and experiences to add a vintage vibe to your next vacation.