With the arrival of Daylight Savings and its extra hours of daylight in the evening comes the opportunity to really savor the spectacle that is a sunset.  No matter where you are in New York State, a breathtaking view is never far away and we've compiled a list of places no sunset lover will want to miss. So grab a blanket, your favorite companions, and a camera that will do those fiery sunsets justice.

The High Line

Set amid the bustle of New York City, The High Line is an elevated and modern conservation effort and park constructed over a now-defunct subway line on the west side of Manhattan.  With views of the city on one side and the Hudson River on the other, the charming, tranquil 16 block walk is one of the most unique "hikes" you'll encounter in the United States.  For the perfect sunset experience, settle on a west-facing bench anywhere along the walk and watch as the sun's descent forms a silhouette over the iconic metropolitan skyline.  Afterwards, you can enjoy dinner directly beneath at Chelsea Market.  It's a compact, urban park experience.
The High Line: Begins at Gansevoort Street, three blocks below West 14th, up to 30th Street
Chelsea Market: 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Montauk Point State Park

Located on the eastern tip of the South Shore of Long Island, Montauk Point State Park is a spectacular place to watch the sun go down.  Whether you're hiking the numerous trails, exploring the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse, or watching seals sun themselves on the rocks in the bay, the view of the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean is exquisite.  If you're interested in having dinner with this unrivaled view, make a reservation at Navy Beach restaurant just outside the park where you can enjoy local seafood and a west facing view of Fort Pond Bay and Gardiner's Island.
Montauk Point Park: 2000 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954

Thacher State Park, Albany

An easy 15-mile drive southwest of Albany, Thacher State Park contains, among other things, a bird sanctuary, one of the largest collections of fossils in the nation, and 12 miles of stunning hiking trails. It's also located on top of the Helderberg Escarpment, meaning that when you're done exploring and bird watching, you can make your way to the highest point in the park and watch as the sun descends and scatters its glow over panoramic views of the Green Mountains in Vermont and the Hudson Valley.
Thacher State Park: 1 Hales Cave Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186

Liberty Balloon Company

Sunset from Above

What better way to see a sunset than from a hot air balloon? Floating gently through the sky, way above the earth, absolutely nothing can obstruct your line of site.  Talk about a panoramic view. Liberty Balloon Company has been taking people up, up, and away in their beautiful balloons for almost forty years.  Since launching, they have opened up locations at the Finger Lakes region of western New York, near Rochester, Buffalo, Geneva, and Syracuse.  Package deals are available for visitors to the Finger Lakes where balloon rides can be combined with accommodations at locally owned bed and breakfast inns.
Liberty Balloon Company: 6730 Barber Hill Rd, Groveland, NY 14462

Visitors to the Adirondacks who are interested in taking a sunset view to the next level need look no further than Adirondack Balloon Flights.  Flights last an hour, span 10 miles and offer unsurpassed aerial views of Lake George, Saratoga Springs and the Green Mountains of Vermont and once you land back on earth you'll find a glass of champagne and light refreshments waiting for you.
 Adirondacks Balloon Flight: 76 Helen Dr, Glens Falls, NY 12804