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The Atlas Obscura Guide To New York State

1,212 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in New York State

Updated May 6, 2026
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  2. Amsterdam
  3. Auburn
  4. Ballston Spa
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  6. Binghamton
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  21. Fire Island
  22. Hammondsport
  23. Howes Cave
  24. Hudson
  25. Ithaca
  26. Jamestown
  27. Keene Valley
  28. Kinderhook
  29. Kings Park
  30. Kingston
  31. Lake George
  32. Lake Placid
  33. Monroe
  34. Montauk
  35. Newcomb
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  37. New York City
  38. Manhattan
  39. Niagara Falls
  40. Nyack
  41. Oneida
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  44. Palmyra
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  46. Penn Yan
  47. Port Jervis
  48. Poughkeepsie
  49. Queens
  50. Red Hook
  51. Rhinebeck
  52. Rochester
  53. Rome
  54. Romulus
  55. Roscoe
  56. Roxbury
  57. Sands Point
  58. Saranac Lake
  59. Saratoga Springs
  60. Schenectady
  61. Seneca Falls
  62. Shoreham
  63. Sleepy Hollow
  64. Speculator
  65. Staten Island
  66. Syracuse
  67. Tomkins Cove
  68. Troy
  69. Waterloo
  70. West Point
  71. Woodstock
  72. Yonkers
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The Explorer's Guide to Hudson Valley, New York

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Just a short trip north of New York City, the Hudson Valley is great for both day trips and road trips. Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras is a local resident, and loves the natural wonders, as well as the incredible culture and history found in the region. This itinerary combines his favorite spots into one stunning road trip. Start your adventure at a living antique aviation museum near the historic town of Red Hook, and end with dinner at a Victorian resort. Along the way, you’ll make pit stops at towering waterfalls, a giant kaleidoscope, and incredible views of the beautiful Hudson Valley.

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The Shawangunk Ridge.

The Secrets of the Shawangunk Mountains

In our new podcast, sponsored by Toyota Trucks, Geologist Becky Nessel takes us on a detour to some of her favorite hidden spots in The Gunks.
Sponsored By Toyota Trucks
A place setting at Blue Hill at Stone Barns includes Moore’s bone china water cup and plate as well as a charger made from soil.

The Artist Turning Bones Into Beautiful Dishware

Gregg Moore uses 18th-century techniques to transform a restaurant's leftovers into bone china.
by Rebecca L. Rhoades
Brigadier General Benedict Arnold lost the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain in 1776—as well as several of the young navy’s ships, including the gunboat Spitfire—but the skirmish bought the Continental Army much-needed time in the war.

Benedict Arnold's Lake Champlain Gunboat Is the Last Shipwreck of Its Kind

Preserved in the lake's chilly waters for more than 200 years, the Spitfire now faces a new threat.
by Hope Hodge Seck

Podcast: Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center

Lacrosse can trace its origins back centuries to the Native American "Creator's Game."
by The Podcast Team
Hudson River Rail Excursions runs a classic car between New York and Albany to make the vintage rail experience more accessible.

Meet the People Who Keep Vintage Rail Cars Rolling Across America

About two dozen classic carriages around the country offer time travel by train.
by Justin Franz
The Seneca County Courthouse Complex in Ovid, New York, commonly known as “the Three Bears,” is a fine example of the Greek Revival style in the Military Tract, from which both the fad for classical place names and notions of classical architecture spread throughout the country.

Why Does America Have So Many Towns With Classical Names?

There are nearly 100 named "Troy."
by Frank Jacobs

Podcast: John Brown’s Farm

A monument to a famed abolitionist and the fight for Black suffrage.
by The Podcast Team
Parts of the Buffalo area saw more than 6 feet of snow over three days in November 2022.

What Is Lake-Effect Snow?

A snowstorm that slammed into Western New York left more than six feet of snow in places. Blame the Great Lakes.
by Michael A. Rawlins

Lists Featuring New York State

Book Corner.
Edward Dean Adams Power Station
Clifton Hill

The 11 Best Places to Visit Near Niagara Falls for Curious Travelers

11

Including Book Corner, Prophet Isaiah's Second Coming House, and Edward Dean Adams Power Plant

The rare book reading room.
Keen’s Steakhouse
The New York Herald Monument.

The 11 Best Things to do Near the Empire State Building for Curious Travelers

11

Including Tannen's Magic Shop, The Conjuring Arts Research Center, and Keen's Steakhouse

The House of the Temple.
Statue of George Washington

Novus Ordo Seclorum: 14 Places to Unearth Masonic Secrets

Your best bets for gaining insight into the real history of Freemasonry.

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Including Zedekiah's Cave, Masonic Lodge of the Andaz Hotel, and House of the Temple

The Paddington Bear statue at Paddington station.
The Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park.
Mrs Mallard and her entire brood.
Dr Seuss, Cat in the Hat, and a book with lines from Oh The Places You’ll Go.

9 Favorite Children's Book Characters, Immortalized in Bronze

Visit Paddington Bear, Ramona Quimby, and other childhood heroes in person.

9

Including Paddington Bear Statue , Alice in Wonderland Statue, and Make Way for Ducklings Statue

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
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