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New York State can be divided into three primary sections. The first is considered Upstate New York. Here you find the Hudson River Valley, Catskills Mountains, Niagara Falls, the capital city of the USA and the Adirondacks. The farther north you go, the more dramatic the seasons become. I am in love with the Hudson River Valley and its neighboring Catskills mountain range. Easily accesible and aesthetically charming, these are great places for a weekend getaway from the often times hectic city pace. |
|  | The Big Apple New York, New York... a mass of ethnic diversity and cultural stimulation. The city is made up of 5 main boroughs all centered around Manhattan Island. In my opinion, this is where the cities of the world are represented most in the USA. Always a sea of heaving people headed upcity, downtown, inner city or out of state, this is the crossroads of the state.The beat is lively, always flowing, and beneath the icy, straightforward stares is a layer of men and women who go where they're headed and know where they've been. It's hard to fit in if you don't pick up the pace, but once your pace is set, this place is inspiring. |
Long Island This can best be described as an area of economic contradiction, where the very rich rub elbows with the debased poor. Middle class is a series of numbers, and the farther east you get, the more pretentious the lifestyle seems. And yet, underneath it all, if you scratch behind the facade, you will find a history of the people who were there before the onslaught of summer homes and Manhattan elite-come-settlers. It's a history of farmers and fishermen, immigrants and local 'bubs'. | | |
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| Pros: | "There's something for everyone..." | | Cons: | "Possible sensory overload..." | | In A Nutshell: | "Upstate: Mountain scenery, camping, hiking; Island: Beautiful beaches, beautiful historical homes; The City: Culturally diverse, visually stimulating, emotionally charged" |
JRiel's New York State Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2 | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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VeronicaG Sun Nov 27, 2005 18:27 UTC
The Finger Lakes look pristine and wild--I'm sure I'd like the area!! | kazander Tue Mar 23, 2004 23:04 UTC
Gorgeous pictures. Very nice page! | shellybelly567 Sat Mar 6, 2004 08:00 UTC
Nice pages...I like your style. | awayhome Thu Jan 15, 2004 05:27 UTC
Great page! beautiful pictures=)) |
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