Central Park is a haven for New Yorkers; it provides a much needed dose of nature, managing to maintain serenity while offering an exciting playground for all the tightly packed city dwellers.
A ride on one of the ferry boats that tour around Lower Manhattan is one of the best ways to see some of New Yorks historical landmarks and icons.
It is full of wildlife but mostly you will see birds...
Boarding at the Historic Newburgh Waterfront, the Pride of the Hudson takes one on a two hour journey through a most stunning and historic location.
The Hotel Utica is a Clarion Hotel but surprisingly it is also a National Historic Hotel.
Located a short distance from the NYS thruway near Utica is Lock 20 of the Erie Canal System.
Grab a ferry from Sayville, Long Island (NY) to Fire Island and visit this unique location.
The Commons is a shopping district that is a few blocks long.
Set up right next door to The infamous All American Burger Drive In in Massapequa (Long Island), Marshalls is a classic ice cream joint to supplement your evening indulgence.