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Author: Michele DeBella

Michele DeBella is freelance writer. She loves traveling around the world and also finding new places to explore close to home. 

Interior of an opulent theater, red chairs, lit chandelier, and balcony

The arts are alive and well in the Adirondack Mountains! Concerts, live theater, film and music festivals, and museums highlighting local culture are plentiful. Many venues offer thrilling mountain views as a backdrop, while others are tucked away in quiet, friendly towns. Whatever your taste in art may be, head to the rustic hills of the Adirondacks.

Fenimore Art Museum

A thriving arts scene exists amidst the expansive rural landscape of Central New York, which visitors to this region of vast farmlands and lakeside scenery will be delighted to discover. A beloved opera festival takes place against the backdrop of a legendary lake, a fine arts museum features world-class exhibits and acts as an elegant setting for chamber music concerts, and rock, blues, and jazz musicians jam for a day on a bridge that spans the Susquehanna River.

People in lawn chairs gather for a performance at the Saratoga Performing Art Center

The Capital-Saratoga region has long attracted fans of music and the performing arts, whether to catch a world-class concert, an evening of innovative dance, or a Broadway-caliber musical. But beyond these well-known venues, the region is bursting with history, culture, and a vibrant arts scene that should not be overlooked.

Private pool on a hotel room terrace at Dream Downtown in New York City.

Your bundle of joy will be here before you know it! Take a little time to center yourself, relish in relaxation, and pack in some grown-up fun before the little one arrives.

A few people walking along the shore at the beach at sunset.

Gather your friends together and celebrate summer in the Empire State! There are so many destinations to choose from and activities sure to thrill everyone. You might sample some New York State wine,

A goat on a haystack in a barn with people doing yoga in the background.

Health and wellness can be found all over New York State, from the silent wilderness of the Adirondacks to the Crossroads of the World in Times Square. Individual yoga classes are plentiful. Some take

Cyclists riding in front of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Courtesy of Julienne Schaer/NYC & Company

Looking for unique ways to sightsee in New York State? These bike tours will allow cyclists to see a different side of the Empire State. Depending on the tour, you might ride along the Erie Canal or on the back roads of the Hudson Valley. There are tours that will have you pedaling up mountains, around a sparkling lake, and on trails that American spies once tread upon. Find the ride that’s right for you, don your helmet, and start pedaling!