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Upstate NY
Candlelight Inn is one of Upstate NY.

1. Candlelight Inn

8.7
519 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY
Wings Joint · 123 tips and reviews

The Journal News/LoHud.comThe Journal News/LoHud.com: The wings are the thing here: mild, hot, extra hot or Chernobyl, plus teriyaki and bbq. Regulars know to ask for a hot/teriyaki mix. Cash only. Read more.

Bannerman Island (Pollepel Island) is one of Upstate NY.

2. Bannerman Island (Pollepel Island)

8.2
New York
Castle · 20 tips and reviews

Dustin L.Dustin Lee: Most of the time it's $35 per person for a 2.5 guided tour, with the ferry (that's right, one ferry) leaving at 12:30 from Beacon. Just a heads up, "self-guided" tours are only on 3rd Sundays.

Peebles Island State Park is one of Upstate NY.

3. Peebles Island State Park

9.2
1 Delaware Ave (btw Front st & Ontario St), Waterford, NY
State or Provincial Park · 11 tips and reviews

Nicholas W.Nicholas Wood: Do the hiking trail around the island. It is beautiful walking along the water.

Watkins Glen State Park is one of Upstate NY.

4. Watkins Glen State Park

9.2
433 S Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY
State or Provincial Park · 75 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Baker: It's always a good walk up. The last staircase will kill you. After you takes break at the top for awhile. Take the indian trail back down. Cross the bridge and go down to couches staircase.

Kaaterskill Falls is one of Upstate NY.

5. Kaaterskill Falls

Hunter, NY
River · 1 tip

Tim H.Tim Hettler: A must-see, even if you're not swimming. Hiking points allow visitors to experience the falls from above or below, with a swimming hole available in the middle. Directions are obvious.

Damon Baehrel is one of Upstate NY.

6. Damon Baehrel

776 Route 45, Earlton, NY
Restaurant · 1 tip

EpicuriousEpicurious: A restaurant located in the chef's basement? Unusual perhaps, but DIY chef Damon Baehrel uses the proximity to his backyard farm to create masterpieces that showcase his genius and the earth's bounty.

Untermyer Park is one of Upstate NY.

7. Untermyer Park

9.4
945 N Broadway (Gateway Rd), Yonkers, NY
Park · Northwest Yonkers · 18 tips and reviews

mike p.mike popovic: Be sure to walk down the staircase in back for a perfect view of the Hudson River

Awosting Falls is one of Upstate NY.

8. Awosting Falls

8.9
Minnewaska State Park, Kerhonkson, NY
Waterfall · 1 tip

Emily Rose T.Emily Rose Thompson: A great place for an easy nature hike, with a picture perfect view of the falls.

Vanderbilt Museum is one of Upstate NY.

9. Vanderbilt Museum

8.5
180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY
Science Museum · 21 tips and reviews

JasonJason: Make sure you start at the planetarium. That's where you need to buy tickets for the mansion tour. The people at the gatehouse forget to mention this fun fact and it's a long walk back if you have to.

The Cookery is one of Upstate NY.

10. The Cookery

8.2
39 Chestnut St (at Hudson Terr), Dobbs Ferry, NY
American Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Great food. They offer a full pig which is something I'd LOVE to come back for.

Croton Dam is one of Upstate NY.

11. Croton Dam

9.0
Croton Dam Rd (Quaker Ridge Rd), Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Scenic Lookout · 18 tips and reviews

V S.V Souvannasane: Once the largest dam in the world + 2nd largest hand-hewn stone masonry structure (after the Great Pyramids at Giza). Breathtaking views from Croton Gorge Park AND the top of the bridge. A MUST!

Anthonys Nose / Appalachian Trail is one of Upstate NY.

12. Anthonys Nose / Appalachian Trail

9.3
Bear Mountain Bridge Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Hiking Trail · 12 tips and reviews

Joanna C.Joanna C.: Fairly easy climb: short, but steep at times. Pay attention to the trail markers, navigating can be a little tricky. The view from the top is beautiful!

Tuthilltown Spirits is one of Upstate NY.

13. Tuthilltown Spirits

8.8
14 Gristmill Ln, Gardiner, NY
Distillery · 24 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Caldecutt: Sample some of their spirits made on site for $10 and get a souvenir glass.

14. Sands Point Preserve

9.2
127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY
Castle · 14 tips and reviews

Port Washington P.Port Washington Patch: A place to hike with the family. This spot often has special programming, including cabaret nights, opera and more. Also used as a location for movies and television.

15. Grace Farms

9.3
365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan, CT
Non-Profit Organization · 12 tips and reviews

Jonathan Z.Jonathan Z: Like seriously, the most beautiful building I’ve ever seen.

16. The Glass House

9.2
199 Elm St, New Canaan, CT
Historic and Protected Site · 8 tips and reviews

kuruvatakuruvata: Reserve your tickets in advance! There's a limited capacity tour and they're usually sold out.

Gertrude's Nose is one of Upstate NY.

17. Gertrude's Nose

9.0
Gardiner, NY
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews
Lemon Squeezer is one of Upstate NY.

18. Lemon Squeezer

6.6
New York
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews
Croton Gorge Park is one of Upstate NY.

19. Croton Gorge Park

9.1
424 Croton Gorge Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews
Taconic Distillery is one of Upstate NY.

20. Taconic Distillery

179 Bowen Rd, Stanfordville, NY
Distillery · No tips or reviews
Hudson Valley Distillers is one of Upstate NY.

21. Hudson Valley Distillers

7.0
1727 Route 9, Clermont, NY
Miscellaneous Store · 3 tips and reviews
Codfish Point Trail is one of Upstate NY.

22. Codfish Point Trail

Elka Park, NY
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
North Point is one of Upstate NY.

23. North Point

6.6
New York
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews
Huckleberry Point is one of Upstate NY.

24. Huckleberry Point

8.6
Elka Park, NY
Scenic Lookout · 4 tips and reviews