Upstate New York Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Upstate New York

New York State Capitol Building featuring a pond and heritage architecture

Buffalo which includes a city, a monument and a skyscraper

Everson Museum of Art showing interior views and art as well as an individual female

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What to do in Upstate New York

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Cornell University

5/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Cornell University, a top university in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Hunter Mountain

5/5(1 review)

Hit the slopes at Hunter Mountain, a top ski area in Hunter. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Syracuse University

4/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Syracuse University during your travels in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Turning Stone Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Turning Stone Casino during your visit to Verona? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its casinos.

Highmark Stadium

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Whiteface Mountain

A short drive away from beloved Lake Placid is a ski resort set in gorgeous surroundings, with one of the most spectacular lookouts in the eastern United States.

Holiday Valley Ski Area featuring snow, a gondola and snow skiing

Holiday Valley Resort

4/5(1 review)

Nestled within New York State’s Allegany Mountains is a year-round resort, which offers varied skiing terrain, hiking paths, bike trails and a mountain golf course.

University At Buffalo - North Campus

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University At Buffalo - North Campus during your trip to Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

University of Rochester

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Areas of Upstate New York

Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 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.

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

Downtown Rochester

3/5(6 area reviews)

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.