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Stay like royalty in a real-life castle, cheer on your favorite team from a private suite & more with can’t miss VIP Experiences in New York State! 🏰 bit.ly/3VWmVjo

📸: @rbbramlett / 📍 Singer Castle

Week 6 of the NEW New York Blooms Report is out now! 🌸 Visit bit.ly/4aOMLKS for weekly updates.

📸: @pinehollowarboretum, George Seaver, @untermyergardens, @brooklynbotanic

A-may-zing events are coming to New York State! 🐐 From yoga & wine with goats to a festival celebrating the largest collection of lilacs in North America, plan your next month of fun in NY. ⁠⬇️ bit.ly/44gF6lX

📸: @GilbertsvilleFarmhouse / 📍 Gilbertsville Farmhouse

Grab your baskets, it’s picnic season! 🍉 Enjoy the warmer weather with scenic views & serene vibes at these picnic-perfect places in NY: bit.ly/3xWhBT2

1. 📸: @daniel_kaufman_photography / 📍 Chittenango Falls State Park⁠
2. 📸: @jlphotojournal / 📍 Hudson River Gorge

Looking to plan a sustainable getaway this #EarthDay ? 🌎 Hop on a ferry or climb through a forest on an eco-friendly course & more at these New York State destinations: bit.ly/49TX7aN
1. kingy27nyc Governors Island⁠
2. jtague94 Sky High Aerial Adventure Park

From outdoor attractions designed with autistic visitors in mind to sensory-friendly culture programs, New York is home to thousands of incredible inclusive attractions that satisfy any interest: bit.ly/3UoUt8v

📍 Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park

Summer officially starts in just 2 months! 🌞 From the Big Apple to Lake George, start planning a New York State vacation that’ll please the whole fam - no matter your budget: bit.ly/4b6dsdL

1. 📸: @darkokontin / 📍 High Line
2. 📸: @eman_flicks_ / 📍 Lake George

With world-class fishing spanning from Long Island to the Thousand Islands, New York State is the reel deal! 🎣 Plan your angling adventure with our beginners guide to fishing in NY: bit.ly/3JpQq5x

📸: @dolinskysteve / 📍 Rockland Lake State Park

Calling all members of #TheTorturedPoetsDepartment ! ✨ We know you all too well & have filled in every blank space for your next getaway with our Taylor Swift Guide to New York: bit.ly/3Q8jx18

📸: @driftawayproduction / 📍 Oheka Castle

Spring has sprung! 🌸 Catch captivating cherry blossoms at parks, gardens & more across New York: bit.ly/4aZiSqL

1. 📸: @freshlycaught / 📍 Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
2. 📸: @gmp3 / 📍 Central Park

Friends that travel together stay together! 👯 From pedaling through the Catskill countryside to hiking around breathtaking glacial lakes, check out our guide to affordable friends getaways in NY: bit.ly/4aXcqRa

📸: @iamallisonkay / 📍 Rail Explorers⁠

Week 5 of the NEW New York Blooms Report is out now! 🌸 Visit bit.ly/3Ul1G9D for weekly updates.

📸: @nystateparks, @keldersfarm, @forestlawnbuffalo, New York Botanical Garden

Endless new-to-you treasures are waiting to be discovered at thrift stores, consignment shops & unique boutiques across NY! Check out some of the best secondhand shops with first-rate finds: bit.ly/3JHTPx3

📸: @remember_yesteryears / 📍 Remember Yesteryears

It’s #NationalEllisIslandFamilyHistoryDay ! Did your family pass through Ellis Island to begin their journey in America? Plan your visit to the Museum of Immigration to walk in their footsteps! ⬇️ bit.ly/4aBHPZr

📸: @mbvee / 📍 Ellis Island

From touring a historic architectural marvel to enjoying delicious kosher-friendly dining, discover ways to celebrate Passover in New York State! ⬇️ bit.ly/3W0LBHw

📸: Kevin Mullins / 📍 Museum at Eldridge Street

Happy #WorldArtDay ! 🎨 From world famous institutions to hidden gem finds, discover incredible masterpieces at New York State’s art museums: bit.ly/49I6Wsq

1. 📸: @maggiez.mia / 📍 The Met⁠
2. 📸: @goodgirlvenice / 📍 Dia Beacon

Explore underground caves, make new furry friends & more with our guide to affordable things to do in Central NY: bit.ly/43Vlio2

1. 📸: @m_squazzo / 📍 Howe Caverns
2. 📸: @tkirslisboo / 📍 Animal Adventure Park

Did you know Saratoga has one of the highest number of restaurants per capita in the country? 😋 From hometown classics to unique dining experiences, dig into our list of everything you have to eat in the 51Ate: bit.ly/3TU7Z2x

📸: @derryx / 📍Hot Dog Charlie's

🌷GIVEAWAY ALERT🌷 Head to the iloveny IG for the updates on blooms across NY via the NEW NY Blooms Report & enter to win a prize pack featuring tickets to the Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker + I❤️NY gear: bit.ly/49ykeHV

📸: @erica_mengouchian/@waterdrinkerlongisland