What to do in Upstate New York, NY

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New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond
Rochester which includes a city
Rochester featuring a city
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city
Everson Museum of Art showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

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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.

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Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Colonie Center Mall and Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site are just a few notable stops.

Colonie
New York State Capitol Building featuring heritage architecture and a pond

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 Albany City Hall while you're in town.

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

Downtown Rochester

3/5(6 area reviews)

This lively downtown is full of opportunities for recreation and relaxation and is the best place to connect with the unique history of the city.

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Clinton Square featuring 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.

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Irondequoit

While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.

Irondequoit

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