The Perfect Upstate New York Vacations Destinations

Considering a vacation sometime soon? Perhaps a nice, quiet bed & breakfast type of vacation or a mountain cabin vacation? Maybe you like to visit historical landmarks? In any of these cases, you should strongly consider an upper New York state vacation. Upstate New York offers all of these amenities and more. Interesting, educational and relaxing are the key elements to look for.

The beautiful Adirondack region has many things for the vacationer. The Ausable Chasm is a wondrous spot with 500 million-year-old natural rock formations.
How about a scenic boat excursion on Blue Mountain Lake or a bicycle tour of Bolton Landing?
These are options for the more active vacationer.

For the history buff, Constableville, Crown Point, Lake George and Lake Placid are great choices for upstate New York vacations.
Constableville features a restored nineteenth century Georgian limestone mansion while Lake Placid boasts of the burial place of abolitionist John Brown.

The Greater Niagara region is probably the most noted and visited area in upper New York. Niagara Falls is one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. But Niagara Falls isn’t all the area has in store for the vacationing tourist. Buffalo is home to the Inaugural site of Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President. In Cheektowaga, you can visit the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, the home of the world’s largest Crucifix erected in 1894.

But don’t limit yourself to just the Adirondack and Greater Niagara areas. Upper New York State has many attractions, historic landmarks and great places to visit on your upstate New York vacation. You could choose to visit the Capital/Saratoga area, Catskill, Central Leatherstocking or Hudson Valley areas.
Each one has it’s own charms, attractions, landmarks: some dating to the War of 1812.

When it comes to lodging, upper NewYork state has many fantastic bed & breakfasts, hotels and motels for your stay during your upper New York state vacation.

The Finger Lakes region is home to the Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast. This quaint little place is an original 1870’s Victorian style house. There are 5 bedrooms, an outdoor pool (in season) and a full gourmet breakfast. From here you can walk to Seward Mansion, Harriet Tubman Homestead and historic Willard Chapel.

The Catskill region has a unique staying experience for some at Hull-O-Farms Family Fun Vacations. Accommodations are in two newly remodeled homes on the property of this working dairy farm. Guests can participate in the daily farm activities or take nature walks on the 500-acre grounds. Meals are served buffet style three times daily in the main house.

Manchester House Bed & Breakfast is located 1 mile from the falls to the east. The house is a former doctor’s home erected in 1903, recently renovated and opened as a B&B in 1991. Manchester House is only three blocks from the Aquarium and Geological museum.
There is an open access library of interesting books, lots of free parking and plenty of area information at your fingertips. In addition, every room has a private bath and is air conditioned during the summer.

Whichever region you choose to visit, you will always have a bevy of activities to choose from on your upstate New York vacation. From books to site seeing to historical landmarks, the upper New York area will be a great getaway for a family or a couple just getting away for a weekend.