When people think of the Adirondacks, they envision mountains of green and mirror-like lakes, and when they do, they are absolutely right. The Adirondacks, located…

Brooklyn is a city within a city -- and one that shouldn't be missed if you're planning to visit The Big Apple. Highlights for families,…

Many people view the Catskills as a dismal and depressed area, with a lagging economy to blame. We, on the other hand, think the region…

Have a baseball fan or two in your brood? Plan a trip to Cooperstown, New York, home of Doubleday Field, the first "official" baseball field…

The perfectly picturesque Finger Lakes -- 11 elegant bodies of water cut into the center of New York State thousands of years ago by glaciers…

The Hamptons aren't just for the rich and famous. The area welcomes all families with soft-sand beaches, historical attractions, children's museums and beautiful scenery (which…

Stretching north of Manhattan 150 miles along the Hudson River, the Hudson River Valley is an area rich in history. This is the home of…

"Ithaca Is Gorges." You've heard the saying time and again, but allow us to confirm: it's true. Ithaca is a beautiful vacation destination in Central…

There’s a lot to do in and around Lake George, New York that has nothing to do with crowded theme parks, overpriced entertainment, and pretentious…

Lake Placid, New York, is the most popular destination to visit in the Adirondacks—especially since the Winter Olympics have been hosted here twice—first in 1932…

For many, the idea of vacationing on Long Island instantly brings to mind the famed beaches and celebrity chic of the Hamptons; however, this coastal…

Montauk is one of the most popular -- and priciest -- towns to visit in The Hamptons. It's also one of the most beautiful, with…

Once upon a time, the largest waterfall in North America was a mecca for honeymooners. But nowadays, foreign tourists and families flock to Niagara, perched…

Considered the gateway to the Finger Lakes, Rochester, New York, is a four-season vacation destination with plenty of warm- and cold-weather activities. Families can visit…

Famous for Thoroughbred racing, restorative mineral springs and a rich arts and cultural scene, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has long been a popular destination for adult…

There is hardly a person in the U.S. who, when growing up, didn't hear "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," featuring Ichabod Crane and the deadly…

Located near Lake George (technically Queensbury) in the Adirondack region of New York, The Great Escape, a Six Flags Theme Park originally opened in 1954…

Beyond tangy salad dressing and an abundance of water-encircled land masses, what's the attraction for families in New York's Thousand Islands region? Storied castles, superior…