| There are numerous opportunities for | | | | |
| memorable vacations all across New York | | | | Other families and groups have been known to |
| State. You have the whole spectrum between | | | | take extensive fishing vacations at various |
| exotic or entertaining vacations in New York | | | | locations across the state where the lakes |
| City, capitalizing on the hustle and bustle | | | | and rivers have excellent reputations for |
| of urban sophistication, to the quiet and | | | | various types of fish. |
| peaceful relaxing vacations "getting away | | | | |
| from it all" and innumerable possibilities in | | | | Upstate New York around Lake George and |
| between! | | | | surrounding areas is a very commercialized |
| | | | vacation area where thousands of people flock |
| A popular vacation spot is located in and | | | | each summer to participate in the many |
| around Niagara Falls, on the north-western | | | | water-play facilities which are available. |
| corner of the state. Boat tours right in the | | | | Anyone who enjoys vacationing where there are |
| Niagara River that go behind the Falls for an | | | | vast crowds and noisy entertainment would |
| exciting new perspective are always popular. | | | | enjoy this vacation area. Here again are |
| Many people like to bring a picnic lunch and | | | | many choices for lodging from the simple to |
| enjoy the beautiful views. Open all year | | | | the sublime. |
| round, it is just as spectacular in the | | | | |
| winter with its partially frozen pillars and | | | | The last type of New York vacation I'll |
| tremendous ice jams, as it is in the late | | | | mention in this article would be to spend a |
| spring when the rushing water is at its | | | | few days or more in New York City, itself, |
| greatest volume. Other attractions in the | | | | the great symbol of our national "melting |
| area include the Aquarium and the numerous | | | | pot" heritage. Book a motel or hotel room or |
| dining facilities. Some people think of | | | | suite. This can easily be done online many |
| Niagara Falls as the "honeymoon capital of | | | | months in advance if you wish. Your only |
| the world," while others just think of it as | | | | problem would be the large selection to |
| an "awesome display of God's handiwork in | | | | choose from! You can narrow it down by price, |
| Creation." A visit there for a day or a week | | | | location or amenities. Some of the top New |
| or longer would certainly be a satisfying New | | | | York attractions are: Central Park, The |
| York vacation. Accommodation would range | | | | Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, |
| from a KOA (Kampgrounds of America) campsite, | | | | and almost 200 Museums! (The most popular |
| where you can pitch your family tent, to the | | | | are the Museums of History and Art |
| 5-star resorts with elaborate honeymoon | | | | especially). |
| suites to suit everyone's tastes. | | | | |
| | | | Lots of people like to visit Times Square, |
| Traveling east along the southern shore of | | | | Ground Zero (former site of the World Trade |
| Lake Ontario brings further opportunities for | | | | Center that was destroyed on 9/11/01 by |
| a satisfying vacation, and many people try to | | | | terrorists) and Ellis Island as well. So as |
| arrange their year so that their vacation | | | | not to be totally overwhelmed, probably the |
| coincides with the NY State Fair in Syracuse. | | | | best idea for someone planning to spend their |
| Families whose children belong to various | | | | vacation in NYC would be to check some travel |
| 4-H Clubs around the state will come for a | | | | guides ahead of time for activities, |
| week's vacation to show all their | | | | entertainment and restaurants. That way a |
| achievements of the year, and triumphantly | | | | general itinerary could be established before |
| come home with as many blue ribbons as | | | | the actual vacation began. After that, just |
| possible. | | | | have fun! |