Things to do in Upstate New York

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

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Buffalo featuring 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, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

Colonie
New York State Capitol Building which includes 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 Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Genesee River\'s High Falls showing street scenes and a city 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.

Downtown Rochester
Clinton Square showing a garden, a city 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
Palace Theater showing heritage elements

Arbor Hill

If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

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