The Spontaneous Road Trip Through New York That Is The Perfect Weekend Of Adventure
By John Williams|Published June 20, 2024
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John Williams is a writer based in New York City. He's been living in the state for over a decade. He loves nothing more than checking out some great regional cuisine and then taking a long walk in the park.
New York is so full of treasures—museums, natural wonders, restaurants—that, when it comes to amazing things to do and see in the state, many lifelong New Yorkers have only scratched the surface. That’s why we suggest a road trip! Below are five of our favorite destinations in the state, spread out for the perfect weekend getaway. We don’t want to sound arrogant here, but we think we have put together one of the best weekend road trips in New York. To learn more, keep reading, below.
Why not start the trip by looking at a little art? Storm King Art Center is an open-air museum that has one of the biggest collections of contemporary outdoor sculpture in the entire country. Taking a stroll through Storm King makes for a perfect summer morning activity.
What is more New York than a trip to the New York State Capitol? The beautiful building, which was built between 1867 and 1899, is a crucial piece of New York history that is still very relevant today. All New Yorkers should check it out at least once.
3. International Boxing Hall of Fame - Canastota
International Boxing Hall of Fame, 360 N Peterboro St, Canastota, NY 13032, USA
Staying indoors, there is the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota. The museum provides a fascinating look at the sport that should appeal to anyone who is interested in athletics. The museum even contains the boxing ring that was used at Madison Square Garden between 1925 and 2007. Pretty cool!
And now for a little nature. In Ithaca there is a beautiful waterfall that bears the city’s name. It’s 150 feet tall and it’s very beautiful, a reminder of the kind of awe-inspiring nature that exists in our own backyard.
Anchor Bar seems like as good of a place as any to end a casual, relaxing weekend road trip. The restaurant is the home of the Buffalo wing, and it has been open since the 1930s. So: dig in!
Now, that is a weekend road trip in New Yorkthat is perfect for the whole family! For road trippers that need a bit of help packing for a weekend of adventure, we made a guide for just that purpose. And for those looking for a place to stay in Buffalo after all of those wings, we recommend Residence Inn by Marriott, Buffalo Downtown.
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