Throughout our winter season in New York, it’s easy for our residents to be overcome with stir crazy feelings and an overall desire for warmer weather. Well have no fear, with spring on the horizon we’re fully prepared to unleash our adventurous sides again and explore more of our amazing state. With so much to do and so much to see, you’ll have a hard time picking which one of these adventures you want to take on first. We now present the 10 perfect places to go in New York if you’re feeling adventurous:
- Allegany State Park
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Maxine333/TripAdvisor A Western New York must-see, this state park is filled with a variety of activities to keep you busy! Equipped with swimming areas, Finger Lakes nature trails and hundreds of campsites, visiting this area has become a family tradition for many of our state’s residents.
- Adirondack High Peaks
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Mitchell Joyce/Flickr With 46 of New York’s highest mountains, the Adirondack High Peaks is a region that is a true heavenly space for any adventurer. While it takes time to conquer all these magnificent mountains, many of them have campsites along the way where you can make home for the weekend and tackle several peaks on your list.
- Howe Caverns
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Buskahhh/TripAdvisor If you’re not interested in reaching great heights and seeing New York’s beauty from above, then maybe you’d be interested in seeing the out-of-this-world formations that reside at Howe Caverns. Located in Schoharie County, this underground world is New York’s second most visited attraction.
- New York Zipline Adventures
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oneluckyclover/TripAdvisor Waiting for you at Hunter Mountain is the perfect solution to getting your adrenaline pumping wildly throughout your body. Featuring several zipline tours, here you’ll get to experience some of our state’s longest and tallest zipline adventures.
- Bear Mountain State Park
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Jiashiang/Flickr Not far off from the Hudson River you’ll find this splendid stat park with so much to offer. Not only does the park offer wonderful picnic areas and hiking, it also has museums and a zoo featuring animals native to our state!
- Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride
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wouldtravelmorebut/TripAdvisor Ready or not, your stomach’s about to drop! This elevating ride isn’t for the faint of heart. This 15-minute ride to the top gives you absolutely memorable views of New York’s Adirondack region like you’ve never seen it before.
- Plotter Kill Preserve
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Andy/Flickr Covering over 600 acres of New York, here you can find rugged land waiting to be explored and may even encounter a few breathtaking waterfalls along your way! While camping isn’t available here, this preserve makes for a perfect day trip.
- Whitewater Challengers
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Gary W./Yelp One of the most adventurous things to tackle on our list, whitewater rafting anywhere in New York is an unbelievable adventure to be had. At Whitewater Challengers, you can enjoy exciting experiences at several locations around the state. From the Hudson to Black River, you won’t be disappointed in crossing this off your bucket list.
- Thacher State Park
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Steve J./Yelp Featuring the well-known Indian Ladder Trail, this state park gives its visitors serene panoramic views from the top. With campsites, waterfalls, and wonderful hiking trails, this Upstate gem is great for any kind of adventurer.
- Balloons Over Letchworth
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Balloons Over Letchworth/TripAdvisor Like visiting the famed Letchworth State Park wasn’t adventurous enough, this company takes things to the next level. Flying you over the amazing waterfalls, giving you views of them like you’ve truly never seen before, these hour long rides will take your breath away.
Which one of these adventurous spots would you be willing to check out? I’m ready to hit the road!
Jane B./TripAdvisor
Maxine333/TripAdvisor
A Western New York must-see, this state park is filled with a variety of activities to keep you busy! Equipped with swimming areas, Finger Lakes nature trails and hundreds of campsites, visiting this area has become a family tradition for many of our state’s residents.
David Steltz/Flickr
Mitchell Joyce/Flickr
With 46 of New York’s highest mountains, the Adirondack High Peaks is a region that is a true heavenly space for any adventurer. While it takes time to conquer all these magnificent mountains, many of them have campsites along the way where you can make home for the weekend and tackle several peaks on your list.
Buskahhh/TripAdvisor
If you’re not interested in reaching great heights and seeing New York’s beauty from above, then maybe you’d be interested in seeing the out-of-this-world formations that reside at Howe Caverns. Located in Schoharie County, this underground world is New York’s second most visited attraction.
PhillyGuy88/TripAdvisor
oneluckyclover/TripAdvisor
Waiting for you at Hunter Mountain is the perfect solution to getting your adrenaline pumping wildly throughout your body. Featuring several zipline tours, here you’ll get to experience some of our state’s longest and tallest zipline adventures.
ShapingInsanity/TripAdvisor
Jiashiang/Flickr
Not far off from the Hudson River you’ll find this splendid stat park with so much to offer. Not only does the park offer wonderful picnic areas and hiking, it also has museums and a zoo featuring animals native to our state!
archman8/TripAdvisor
wouldtravelmorebut/TripAdvisor
Ready or not, your stomach’s about to drop! This elevating ride isn’t for the faint of heart. This 15-minute ride to the top gives you absolutely memorable views of New York’s Adirondack region like you’ve never seen it before.
bobistraveling/Flickr
Andy/Flickr
Covering over 600 acres of New York, here you can find rugged land waiting to be explored and may even encounter a few breathtaking waterfalls along your way! While camping isn’t available here, this preserve makes for a perfect day trip.
Andrew K./Yelp
Gary W./Yelp
One of the most adventurous things to tackle on our list, whitewater rafting anywhere in New York is an unbelievable adventure to be had. At Whitewater Challengers, you can enjoy exciting experiences at several locations around the state. From the Hudson to Black River, you won’t be disappointed in crossing this off your bucket list.
Razia B./Yelp
Steve J./Yelp
Featuring the well-known Indian Ladder Trail, this state park gives its visitors serene panoramic views from the top. With campsites, waterfalls, and wonderful hiking trails, this Upstate gem is great for any kind of adventurer.
Baloons Over Letchworth/TripAdvisor
Balloons Over Letchworth/TripAdvisor
Like visiting the famed Letchworth State Park wasn’t adventurous enough, this company takes things to the next level. Flying you over the amazing waterfalls, giving you views of them like you’ve truly never seen before, these hour long rides will take your breath away.
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