I Love New York Blog

Spring in New York State means the return of baseball, popular festivals, and bursts of flower power at botanic gardens. From outdoor festivities to indoor amusement, the season is all about new beginnings, so get inspired by these fun-filled spring weekend trips throughout New York!  …

Are you looking to get in touch with nature this Earth Day? New York State is the place to visit! Home to more than 250 state parks, recreational trails including the Empire State Trail and New York State Birding Trail, and boat launches with wilderness spanning 700,000 acres in the Catskill Mountains and 6 million acres in the Adirondack Park, New York has no shortage of forever wild experiences. For those with electric vehicles, charge up at stations across New York State, or hop on public transit and head to these eco-friendly destinations throughout the state!…

From July 19–20, 1848, a group of 300 women and 42 men came together in Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls for the first-ever women's rights convention in the U.S. They began laying the groundwork for what would lead to women's suffrage in New York in 1917, three years before the nation followed.

Say goodbye to the cold and give spring a warm welcome! New York State is blossoming with lively activities and festivals, memorable exhibits, and natural beauty returning to its most vibrant state.

Head north to the St. Lawrence River, which forms the watery border between New York State and Canada, to take in the breathtaking scenery of the Thousand Islands region—such as the nearly 2,000 islands, the bright blue bays of Lake Ontario, sparkling rivers and hundreds of miles of picturesque coastline.

With so much to see and do in New York State, it’s tempting to add a few days to your getaway. But what if you could minimize dipping into those PTO days and maximize time spent exploring? We have your guide to the best ways to stretch those vacation days to make it a holiday to remember, taking up to 25 days of PTO and turning them into 57 days of getaway bliss through 2026. So what are you waiting for? Put in for that time off and start packing those bags! …

Make 2026 a year of new opportunities, and most important of all, new travel experiences! If you’ve been gazing wistfully at the stars wondering where on Earth you’ll set foot this year, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of must-see trips and can’t-miss events from America 250 to the FIFA World Cup to add to your calendar for 2026.

If you’re looking to experience the magic of winter in the Catskills, look no further than Hunter. This picture-perfect ski town offers everything you’d want in a winter escape: snow-dusted main streets, cozy lodges with crackling fireplaces, and a mountain known for having some of the most reliable ski conditions in the East. 

Winter is here and it's time for your next adventure in New York State! Will you opt to head outdoors for snow-related activities like skiing the greatest vertical east of the Rockies or ziplining over snow-covered pines?…

Ready for a winter adventure in New York State? A wide range of affordable wintertime escapes await throughout the state from ski getaway deals to intriguing museums to spectacular snow-covered sights. Read on for amazing trips to give you plenty of memories for the family scrapbook (or Instagram feed).