152 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER
Discover the diverse regions of N e w Yo r k S tate,
filled with natural beauty, amazing wine and
much more. It’s all here. It’s only here.CONCIERGEbeyond
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et out of the five boroughs
next time you visit New York
and discover even more of the
amazing sights this state has to offer.
Whether you want to taste local wines
or infuse your visit with some beachside
charm, you’ll find it all here. These are
five unique experiences you can only
have in New York State.- CROSSInG thE FaLLS
In the far northwest of the state, about
a six-and-a-half-hour drive (or one-hour
flight) from the city, you’ll find Niagara
Falls. The three enormous drops of
water that make up Niagara straddle the
border between the USA and Canada,
and are one of the most-popular
attractions in both countries. See these
amazing cascades and feel the spray on
your face aboard the Maid of the Mist.
It’s just as stunning from a distance, too.
Cross the Rainbow Bridge into Canada
- by foot is best – and from its arch you
can stare straight at the falls.
2. a taStE OF BUFFaLO
Also located in the state’s far
northwest, Buffalo sits on Lake Erie's
shore at the head of Niagara Falls.
And it’s having a beer boom. Old
factories are being repurposed to
create breweries and they’ve brought
a new vibrancy to the downtown and
surrounds. Even if you’re short on time,
be sure to hit the tap room at Big Ditch
Brewing Company to sample beers like
the 100% NY Pale Ale, produced from
local malt and hops, and Resurgence
Brewing Co to try some more
experimental drops like Loganberry
Wit and Peanut Butter Porter.
3. ShOP tILL YOU DROP
Everyone knows that no trip to New York
is complete until you’ve hit the shops. At
Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets,
located in Central Valley about 90
kilometres north of New York City, you’ll
find more than 240 high-end designer
fashion brands under one roof. Flip