25 Must-Do Adventures in New York
There's more to New York than the Big Apple.
When you think of exploring New York, your first thoughts are probably of plays on Broadway, world-class restaurants, and everything else that New York City has to offer. The truth is, the opportunities for outdoor adventure throughout New York state rival the excitement of the city (and for some of us, far surpass it). From the Adirondacks to the Catskills and everywhere in between, you’ll find winding rivers, epic vistas, raging waterfalls, and campsites far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you’re a New Yorker looking for your next weekend escape or if you’re planning your first visit, be sure to check out our list and see all the beauty that New York has to offer.
1. Camp at Kittatinny Campground
2. Hike the Catskill Mountains' Kaaterskill Falls
3. Camp at Fire Island’s Watch Hill
4. Hike Storm King Mountain
5. Hike the Sugarloaf Mountain and Breakneck Ridge Loop
6. Explore Smith Woods
7. Hike the Appalachian Trail to Anthony’s Nose
8. Hike Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois Mountains
9. Hike to Watkins Glen's Waterfalls
10. Explore Indian Brook Falls
11. Swim at Peekamoose Blue Hole
12. Camp at the Shindagin Hollow Lean-To
13. Hike to the Mt. Beacon Fire Tower
14. Hike Gertrude’s Nose
15. Hike Mohonk Preserve’s Gatehouse to Skytop Tower
16. Scramble Bonticou Crag and Table Rocks
17. Hike to Taughannock Falls
18. Climb Outdoors at Dumbo Boulders
19. Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs
20. Hike the Gorge Trail in Letchworth State Park
21. Hike to Lake Canopus
22. Camp at Fish Creek Pond
23. Backpack Devil’s Path in the Catskills
24. Climb the Bluffs of Shadmoor State Park
25. Hike Dover’s Stone Church
Cover photo: Lucas Gashi
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