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Author: Michele Herrmann

Michele Herrmann is a freelance lifestyle/travel writer who covers different aspects of New York and other destinations. Her bylines include Mental Floss, Forbes, Fifty Grande, Thrillist, and USA Today 10Best.

The bells of St. Joseph Cathedral stand amid fall foliage at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo
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New York’s cemeteries are the final resting place for a number of famous figures in history. Many of their burial plots are also objects of beauty, with exquisite mausoleums

White and red buildings amid fall foliage at the Farmers' Museum
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New York State’s quaint towns and villages can be as picturesque as a postcard or as captivating as a TikTok, especially in the fall when their nature spots sparkle with colorful foliage

Mohonk Mountain House looms over Mohonk Lake as the leaves change colors on the surrounding hills
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Some of New York State’s most stunning and historic hotels and resorts have played starring roles in major blockbusters and small screen hits