What to do in Upstate New York, NY

Activities, attractions and tours
New York State Capitol Building which includes heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester featuring a city
Rochester which includes a city
Buffalo showing a city, a high-rise building and a monument
Everson Museum of Art featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female

Upstate New York Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Most fun & popular experiences in Upstate New York

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What to do in Upstate New York


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Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4/5(9 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
Clinton Square featuring a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

4/5(1 area review)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Carrier Dome and Syracuse Stage.

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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront

 

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Day trip destinations from Upstate New York