If you enjoy wine then consider a tour of some of New York's wineries. Wineries are located throughout the state, many of them offering classes in pairings and tastings, plus tours and specialty shops. If you are visiting the Long Island area, tour of Palmer Vineyards (palmervineyards.com) or Bedell Cellars (bedellcellars.com). The Hamptons is home to Channing Daughters Winery (channingdaugthers.com) and Wolffer Estate (wolffer.com). The Finger Lakes region of New York is where you can visit the New York Wine and Culinary Center (nywcc.com) and Bully Hill (bullyhill.com).
New York still has open areas where those who love the outdoors can take a hike through the wilderness, alongside rivers and lakes and down into some of the state's valleys. Hikers can tour a network of maintained trails through the Adirondacks, the Hudson Valley and the Catskills. The Appalachian Trail offers hikers a trail close to New York City, and the Devil's Path Trail runs through the Catskills, taking hikers over cliffs and mountain peaks.
Snow covers most of New York during the winter months, offering plenty of opportunity to take part in winter sports activities. Snow skiing is available at the Belleayre Mountain Ski area and in Lake Placid. Hiking trails are open for cross country skiing, such as through the Adirondack Trail. Snowmobiling, ice skating and snow boarding are other winter sports available throughout the state.
New York has many lakes and rivers where those seeking time outside can enjoy their time participating in different water-related activities. The state's waterways offer a place to canoe, kayak, swim or fish. The Adirondack beaches offer a place for families to swim and float in inner tubes. The Finger Lakes offer a place for sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boat rentals and guided boat tours.
