Upstate New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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

Where to stay in 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.

Downtown Buffalo
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront
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 Strong while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
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.

Downtown Syracuse
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 Palace Theater 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
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Buffalo Airport Hotel
3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is ฿2,878 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿2,878
฿3,274 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,265 reviews)
"Property seemed very safe and the staff was nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is ฿3,616 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
฿3,616
฿5,150 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,205 reviews)
"Check in was very fast, customer service was excellent, rooms were spacious and very clean"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
4 out of 5
555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello, NY
The price is ฿9,294 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
฿9,294
฿12,686 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Monticello. Enjoy 5 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,125 reviews)
"Was able to get an early check-in and start the fun at the water park. Room was really nice, booked the two bedroom balcony suite. Got an upgrade to the courtyard view. Seen poor reviews about food and service, but we enjoyed our meals and had no issue with service. Stayed on a Saturday night, so ..."

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
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Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn: Residences
3 out of 5
2050 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
"I traveled solo was a great place to stay. The studio apartment was perfect for me. enjoyed the swings and fire pit outside was nice place to relax and read . Town is walkable distance and there's a grocery store right across the way . check in at other location was easy and gentleman was helpful ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2024

Lake Placid Inn: Residences
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
Lake Placid Inn Main Street
2 out of 5
2617 Main St, Lake Placid, NY
Stay at this apartment in Lake Placid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mirror Lake and Lake Placid Winter Olympic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Lake Placid Inn Main Street
The Haines Villa
The Haines Villa
3 out of 5
446 5th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fallsview Casino and Seneca Niagara Resort ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"Didnt get what i requested"

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024

The Haines Villa
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Popular places to visit

Cornell University

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.

Cornell University
Hunter Mountain

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.

Hunter Mountain
Syracuse University

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.

Syracuse University
Turning Stone Casino

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.

Turning Stone Casino
Highmark Stadium

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.

Highmark Stadium
Whiteface Mountain showing snow and snow skiing as well as an individual male

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.

Whiteface Mountain

Cities near Upstate New York

Buffalo showing central business district and a city

Buffalo

Photo by Ann Sair

Ogdensburg

Pont de Rennes Bridge which includes a bridge, a sunset and landscape views

Rochester

Troy

Troy