Frommer’s New York State – From New York City to Niagara Falls

Neil E. Schlecht, Rich Beattie, Brian Silverman, Karen Quarles9780764539299, 9780764558443, 0764539299

Meticulously researched by a team of expert residents who know this region intimately, Frommer’s New York State (1st edition) is an extraordinary and highly personal guide to one of America’s most diverse regions. Frommer’s New York State is packed with candid opinions on everything about New York City, but also on the beaches, antiques shops, wineries, skiing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures that make up the rest of New York State. We’ve covered all the perennial favorites, from the Hamptons to Niagara Falls, but we’ll also take you off the beaten track to discover New York’s best small towns and natural escapes. Whether you want a romantic getaway in an upstate B&B or family fun on Long Island’s best beaches, Frommer’s will help you design the trip that’s right for you.

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Table of contents :
Frommer’s New York State from New York City to Niagara Falls……Page 1
Frommer’s New York State from New York City to Niagara Falls……Page 2
Copyright……Page 3
Contents……Page 4
List of Maps……Page 7
1 The Best Places to Stay……Page 10
2 The Best Restaurants……Page 14
4 The Best Hikes……Page 16
5 The Best Family Vacation Spots……Page 17
6 The Best Places for Watersports……Page 18
7 The Best One- of- a- Kind Experiences……Page 20
8 The Best Historic Places……Page 21
9 The Best Places to Commune with Nature……Page 22
11 The Best Four- Season Towns……Page 23
12 The Most Adorable Towns……Page 24
13 The Best Oddball Attractions……Page 25
1 The Regions in Brief……Page 27
3 Money……Page 28
4 When to Go……Page 30
5 Travel Insurance……Page 37
6 Health & Safety……Page 38
7 Specialized Travel Resources……Page 40
8 Planning Your Trip Online……Page 43
9 The 21st- Century Traveler……Page 45
10 Getting There……Page 49
11 Getting Around……Page 53
12 Tips on Accommodations……Page 55
13 Tips on Dining……Page 57
1 Preparing for Your Trip……Page 61
2 Getting to the U. S…….Page 67
3 Getting Around the U. S…….Page 68
1 Visiting New York¡¯s National Parks……Page 74
2 Outdoor Activities from A to Z……Page 75
1 Getting There……Page 82
2 Getting Around……Page 92
3 Where to Stay……Page 98
4 Where to Dine……Page 112
5 Exploring New York City……Page 124
6 Shopping Highlights……Page 144
7 New York City After Dark……Page 148
8 Highlights of the Outer Boroughs……Page 155
1 The North Shore……Page 162
2 The North Fork……Page 172
3 South Shore Beaches .: Long Beach, Jones Beach & Robert Moses State Park……Page 181
4 Fire Island……Page 183
5 The South Fork: The Hamptons……Page 187
6 Shelter Island……Page 194
1 Orientation……Page 199
2 The Lower Hudson Valley……Page 203
3 The Mid- Hudson Valley……Page 218
4 The Upper Hudson Valley……Page 230
8. The Catskill Mountain Region……Page 237
1 Orientation……Page 239
2 Southeastern Catskill Region ( Ulster County)……Page 240
3 Northeastern Catskill Region ( Greene County)……Page 249
4 Northwestern Catskill Region ( Delaware County)……Page 256
5 Southwestern Catskill Region ( Sullivan County)……Page 262
1 Orientation……Page 269
2 Saratoga Springs……Page 270
3 Albany……Page 285
1 Cooperstown……Page 298
2 Utica & Environs……Page 306
1 Orientation……Page 311
2 Ithaca .& Southern Cayuga Lake……Page 315
3 Watkins Glen & Southern Seneca Lake……Page 323
4 Corning .& Elmira……Page 326
5 Keuka Lake……Page 331
6 Rochester……Page 335
7 Canandaigua Lake……Page 342
8 Geneva .& Northern Seneca Lake……Page 347
9 Seneca Falls .& Northern Cayuga Lake……Page 351
10 Skaneateles Lake……Page 356
11 Syracuse……Page 361
12. The North Country……Page 365
1 Southern Adirondacks……Page 366
2 Northern Adirondacks……Page 374
3 Thousand Islands……Page 383
1 Buffalo……Page 395
2 Day Trips from Buffalo……Page 406
3 Letchworth State Park……Page 412
4 Chautauqua Institution……Page 415
5 Niagara Falls……Page 417
Index……Page 428