13 places to travel to in New York that aren't the city

• Millions of people visit New York City each year but there's a lot more to see in New York state than just the city.
• In New York state, there a lot of waterfalls, national parks, and museums. 
• In Poughkeepsie, New York, visitors can enjoy one-of-a-kind river views on the Walkway Over the Hudson.
• Sylvan Beach, New York, offers a historic amusement park and plenty of places to golf.

Although New York City is known for being a popular destination for tourists, New York state as a whole is home to many cities, towns, and villages that are also worth exploring

From mountains and waterfalls to historic sites and national parks, here are 13 places to visit in New York that aren't the five boroughs of New York City. 

Travelers can enjoy views of Niagara Falls while in New York.

Niagara Falls is one of the natural wonders of the US and it can be viewed from the city of the same name that's located on Niagara River.

Visitors can go to the Niagara State Park to see the famous waterfalls, tour local vineyards, and go on bicycle tours. 

In Poughkeepsie, New York, visitors can enjoy impressive views of the Hudson River.

While in Poughkeepsie, you can walk over the historic Walkway Over the Hudson, an elevated walking bridge that allows people to walk above the Hudson River. Individuals can also explore the Locust Grove Estate, a museum and nature preserve, or catch a show at the famous Bardavon Opera House.

There are a lot of things to see in New York's capital city.

While in Albany,the capital city of New York, visitors can check out the Irish American Heritage Museum, New York State Capitol Building, and the New York State Museum. They can also go skiing, check out zip-lining adventure courses, or visit nature preservations.