New York State offers many daytime activities for those seeking either an active or relaxing vacation. The Adirondack Mountains give campers, hikers and fishing enthusiasts a vast wilderness in which to engage their passions. New York City offers more musicals, fashion stores and artistic events than you could possibly experience on any one vacation. Regardless of what excites you, you'll find activities and places of interest in this northeastern state that will make for many memorable day trips during a special vacation.
If your idea of a great vacation is watching live sports, then New York has several big league teams who play games at their home venues; all perfect for a day trip. For baseball, catch either the NY Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or the NY Mets at the new Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. Basketball spectators can watch the NY Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan; also at the Garden, you can catch the NY Rangers playing hockey. On Long Island, the NY Islanders hit the ice at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Football and soccer fans can also watch NY teams play, but in nearby New Jersey; the Giants & Jets at the Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford and the NY Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, respectively.
If you prefer a more laid-back sports vacation, visit the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum at Livingston Manor, in upstate New York. Baseball fans should definitely check out the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. Oneonta is home to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, which has exhibits and interactive games for the entire family.
With the greatest concentration of design talent in the world, New York City is a fashion capital. If you love eccentric and high-end fashion, a trip to Barney's in Manhattan should definitely be in order. A stroll along Fifth Avenue will allow you to go window or in-store shopping at Tiffany & Co., Prada, Louis Vitton, Harry Winston, Gucci and Fendi. Catch one of the many Broadway or off-Broadway theater shows during a Wednesday matinee, when tickets will be less expensive. For the music lover, score tickets to a matinee performance at the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall or Radio City Music Hall.
The Adirondacks gives you over 6 million acres of playground for hiking, fishing, skiing or camping. This breathtaking area boasts spectacular views, waterfalls and mountain lakes. Points of interest here include Ausable Chasm, the Jay Rocks, High Falls Gorge and Lake Placid, home to the 1932 & 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Adirondack attractions also include the Enchanted Forest Water Safari, 1000 Acres Horseback Riding and Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course. There is a wealth of daytime activities at your disposal in the Adirondacks.
Create an entire vacation around things to do during the daytime in Niagara Falls. If you haven't experienced the falls, then a trip to the Niagara Falls State Park should be the first day trip on your list. Bear witness to the visual and auditory sensations of over 750,000 gallons of water cascading over the falls every second. For wine connoisseurs, $20 buys you a Niagara Wine Trail Vino Visa Passport so you can enjoy free tastings, coupons and gifts on the Niagara Wine Trail. Other local attractions on the American side of Niagara Falls include the Aquarium of Niagara, The Krow's Nest Family Fun Center, Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours and the Fatima Shrine.
