Best Places to Visit in New York
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in New York with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore New York sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in New York that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in New York whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Syracuse, NY
Founded in 1914, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is among the top 10 percent of zoos in the country as an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging guest experiences, exceptional animal care, and unparalleled conservation education. The zoo actively collaborates with Friends of the Zoo to provide its guests “the best day ever,” ensuring experiences that excite, memories that endure, and knowledge that inspires worldwide conservation.
Buffalo Museum of Science
Buffalo, NY
At the Buffalo Museum of Science, they believe science creates opportunities and shapes our world. BMS offers traveling exhibits, a 3D cinema and permanent exhibit halls, including their hands-on early childhood gallery, Explorations, and interactive science studios, including: Bug Works, In Motion, Our Marvelous Earth, Explore YOU presented by Independent Health, Artifacts, Rethink Extinct, Biodiversity and Buffalo in Space, their newest exhibit.
Tinker Nature Park/Hansen Nature Center
Pittsford, NY
In 1994, Henry Hansen made possible the purchase of a log cabin building which became the Hansen Nature Center. In 1998, he provided funds for an addition which more than doubled the Nature Center’s size. The nature center features displays on the natural history of New York and offers classes year round.
Delaware Park–Front Park System
Buffalo, NY
One of Olmsted’s first three parks in Buffalo, Delaware Park serves as the focal point of the Olmsted system and today contains many of Buffalo’s cultural institutions. Simply named The Park by Olmsted, this 350-acre setting serves as Buffalo’s “Central Park”. The jewel of the Olmsted system, 350 acres of meadow, forest and lake. Much has been accomplished toward the restoration of this park – a new playground in Rumsey Woods, restoration of the Rose Garden, extensive improvements to the Marcy Casino, and many new trees planted throughout.
WonderWorks Destiny
Syracuse, NY
WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind with 40,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”. The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. This once top-secret laboratory was located in the Bermuda triangle. An experiment gone awry lifted the laboratory carrying it to Destiny USA in Syracuse where it landed upside down. Luckily all of the exhibits remained intact and available for guests to explore.
Rockventures
Rochester, NY
Rockventures currently offers a 18,000 square feet area of rock climbing surface, a full-sized indoor high and low ropes course, and climbing classes. Rockventures has also been offering educational and recreational events since 1995.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, NY
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world’s cultures.
Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Zoo currently features a variety of animal exhibits, naturalistic wildlife habitats, beautiful gardens, and several unique areas. The Buffalo Zoo also hosts summer teen programs, birthday parties, scout badge programs, and seasonal nature camps.
