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HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, MONTAUK LETCHWORTH STATE PARK, CASTILE SACKETS HARBOR BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER range from rustic cabins to luxury resorts. Discover a vast selection of outdoor adventures—from rock climbing to fishing and kayaking—amid awesome views. Climbing the 46 Adirondack high peaks or the 35 Catskill peaks is a lofty goal for many hikers. See www.dec.ny.gov for information on everything from wilderness camping to family-friendly hikes. Wonderful Water-ful Parks Ride the trolley to spectacular vistas in Niagara Falls State Park or don a waterproof poncho for the Maid of the Mist boat tour that sails up to the base of the thundering Falls. The Genesee River roars through the magnificent 17-milelong gorge and over three waterfalls at Letchworth State Park, called the Grand Canyon of the East. Enjoy miles of trails, whitewater rafting, kayaking and hot-air balloon rides. Stay in a tent, cabin or the park’s historic Glen Iris Inn. The gorge-ous path at Watkins Glen State Park, in the Finger Lakes, winds over and under 19 waterfalls. In the Capital-Saratoga region, Saratoga Spa State Park features a performing arts center, an historic hotel, a luxurious spa, and nature trails to bubbling mineral springs. Nearby in Stillwater, see the historic battlefield at Saratoga National Historical Park. There are water views at every turn in the Thousand Islands-Seaway region. Watch special events commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, overlooking the Great Lake, and Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site. Enjoy trophy fishing, boating and nature trails at great state parks like Wellesley Island, Keewaydin and Cedar Point. In Central New York, bike along a former mule path at Old Erie Canal State Historic Park, a 36-mile stretch of America’s historically influential waterway. (See NYS Canals on pages 34-35.) Allegany State Park’s 65,000 acres of lush forests and lakes offer swimming, fishing, wildlife walks and some of the nation’s finest groomed trails for mountain biking. Along with hundreds of campsites, you’ll find year-round vacation cottages. For more information on parks, visit nysparks.com and www.dec.ny.gov. Camping & Cabin Reservations Make reservations to stay at a New York state park by calling 800/456-CAMP or at newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com. For spur of the moment trips, rentals are often available on a walk-up basis. ALLEGANY STATE PARK, SALAMANCA iloveny.com 37 SUMMER  http://www.dec.ny.gov http://www.nysparks.com http://www.dec.ny.gov http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com http://www.iloveny.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012

ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Unlock a Canal Adventure
New York State Parks
Art+Culture
History
War of 1812
Food+Drink
Shopping
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Index
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar

ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012

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