I Love New York Blog

From chicken spiedies and grape pie to bagels and barbeque, food is serious business in New York State. Whether you’re a cheese aficionado, Buffalo wing enthusiast or in the mood to eat some of the best barbeque in the state, food festivals in New York have got you covered. Think beyond your regular carnival, fried-food fare, and try some of the freshest, regional treats you can’t get anywhere else, all while enjoying live music, food competitions, rides and games for the whole family. Just don’t forget your appetite.

From naval air shows and local varietals to internationally acclaimed ballet, New York State is bustling with activities this July. Here are some top picks from around the state. (And we didn’t forget about America’s birthday: Head here to read about some of the amazing things to do in New York for the Fourth of July.)…

Summer is officially here, and that means it’s time to hit the beach! And New York has some amazing ones, from the sandy coast of Long Island to the serene lakesides of the Adirondacks, and the seemingly endless horizon of Lake Ontario. (Fun fact: New York is the only state with coastlines on an ocean as well as the Great Lakes.) Check out some of some of New York’s most stunningly Instagram-worthy waterfronts below, then grab some sunblock, a beach towel, and your camera. and get yourself (and your whole crew) to a New York beach. Summer will be over before you know it.

While the kids are away, the parents will play! Dropping the little ones off at camp in New York State this summer? Here are six adult getaways along the routes to some of the state’s largest camp destinations for you to take after you kiss those cuties goodbye.

Why are we the best? Because no one celebrates the 4th of like New Yorkers. We host firework shows over the ocean, live music on the lakefront and mouthwatering barbeque that spices up your summer.

The ice has thawed. The sun is shining. It’s spring, and that means festivals - a lot of them - all across New York. Groove to country music, dabble in wine tasting, watch a movie and frolic through the flowers. Here are your must-catch festivals across the Empire State this summer.

This June you can rock out at Hunter Mountain, groove to jazz in Saratoga and Rochester, drink wine from all over New York State, check out America's largest touring motorcycle rally and catch the third leg of the Triple Crown. Or you can fill your entire month with Pride celebrations all over the state. There are endless possibilities for June festivities in New York State. Here are are just a few of the ones you can’t miss.

Grab your two wheeler! The weather is just right for some al fresco cycling in New York State. Whether you're looking for serious thrills or tricycle-friendly rolls, you'll find the perfect pathway in New York State. Here's some of the best spots to get started on your next bike adventure. (And don't forget your helmet.)…

Just because you’re traveling with the whole pack this summer doesn’t mean you’re stuck with kiddie rides and petting zoos (though New York has some great ones). There are plenty of family-friendly…

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Despite popular belief, this holiday is not Mexico's independence day--it's the anniversary of the Mexican army's victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today, people can…