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Montauk Point Lighthouse seen at dawn as the sky glows orange
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Taking a winter train trip from New York City can showcase the very best of the Empire State’s picturesque scenery from inside the window of your cozy railcar. During wintertime, Metro North, Long Island Railroad, and Amtrak all have routes that chug along different parts of New York State, with station stops that can make for a day trip, an overnight stay, or a quick getaway. These rail-linked destinations can offer many fun experiences from museums to outdoors adventures to shopping and fine dining.

A person watches the sunrise from Artists Rock at North-South Campground

Now is the perfect time to make 2025 resolutions and new year goals for renewal and self-discovery.

A person dressed in a polar bear costume stands in the ocean water in Coney Island during the New Year's polar plunge

Say hello to 2025 in style in New York State by warming up with a variety of fun, exciting, and delicious events! Whether you want to take in a two-for-one show on Broadway, groove to the smooth

Snowmen figurines surround a gazebo covered in garland in string lights

From grabbing a festive beverage to outdoor winter adventures to holiday markets, here are 12 ways to launch you and your loved ones into the spirit of the season, New York State style.

Fireworks erupt in the sky during a New Year's Eve celebration in Buffalo's downtown

It’s time to celebrate New Year’s in New York State! Welcome 2025 with a First Day hike at a state park or trail, explore a wildlife refuge, or drive through an amazing light display. Want to stay home while you toast to the new year? Enjoy virtual ball drops, and home-based family-friendly activities courtesy of New York attractions. 

A transparent ornament hangs from a Christmas tree with shops in the background

What do you buy for the person who has everything? Holiday markets are sprouting up across New York, where local art, specialty crafts, and food and drink make the gift-giving season a breeze. Here are the markets to hit before the season's over!

Massive Christmas tree covered in hand-blown glass ornaments in Centerway Square in Corning

New York State is full of charming towns that will have you feeling like you’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie. Have a holly jolly time as you take an enchanting ride in a vintage train car on the

Letchworth State Park

What activity will get your heart rate up while offering stunning views and tranquil moments to whisk you away from life's daily pressures? Winter hiking in New York!

An elegant clawfoot tub tucked against a window with a wintry scene of the Catskills at Urban Cowboy
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Whether you’re looking to enjoy the finer things in life or celebrate a special occasion, a luxurious winter getaway is waiting for you in New York State. From a mountaintop castle resort overlooking the Hudson Valley to a high-end suite in the city that never sleeps to a boutique mountain lodge tucked in the Catskills forests, find your perfect winter luxury experience in surprising and stunning settings in New York State.  

Windham Mountain

When you only see snow on your commute to and from work, of course, winter can feel like a drag. But when you actually escape the bustle of the city for a cozy getaway weekend? Suddenly the fluffy white snow and crystal icicles are like pure magic. No matter what you’re looking for, whether it's skiing, small-town vibes, big-city excitement, or R&R at a resort, we’ve got a trip that’s just right—and less than a three-hour drive from NYC.