Visit Upstate New York: Best of Upstate New York, New York Travel 2025

Where to stay in Upstate New York

Buffalo showing a monument, a city and a skyscraper

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 featuring 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.

New York State Capitol Building showing a pond and heritage architecture

Downtown Albany

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to MVP Arena and Destroyer Escort Historical Museum while you're in town.

Irondequoit

While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park.

Clinton Square which includes a city, a garden and heritage architecture

Downtown Syracuse

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Saratoga Springs which includes land animals and horse riding as well as a small group of people

Downtown Saratoga Springs

While visiting Downtown Saratoga Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Congress Park and Canfield Casino.

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Cornell University

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.

Syracuse University

Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Hunter Mountain

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

University At Buffalo - North Campus

Walk around the campus of University At Buffalo - North Campus, a top university in Amherst. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Turning Stone Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Turning Stone Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Verona? While in this romantic area, find time to visit its casinos.

University of Rochester

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