Road Trips & Scenic Destinations in New York
New York is made for road trips, where the journey is just as rewarding as the destination. Beyond the busy cities, you’ll find scenic routes that wind through mountains, along lakeshores, and past charming small towns that invite you to slow down and explore.
From the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley, each region offers its own unique landscapes and hidden gems. Along the way, you’ll discover waterfalls, overlooks, historic sites, and quiet back roads that turn every drive into an adventure.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or mapping out a longer journey, New York’s scenic destinations make it easy to hit the road and experience the beauty of the state one mile at a time.
Recent Post
The Giants in the Woods
There’s a particular kind of magic in rounding a bend on a wooded trail and suddenly finding yourself eye-to-knee with a forty-foot troll made entirely of old pallets and scrap lumber. That’s the whole idea behind Thomas Dambo’s work — giant, gentle, recycled giants tucked into forests, parks, and greenways on five continents, waiting patiently for someone to stumble across them. Here’s their story, where to find them across the U.S., and what really happens when a troll’s time in the wild finally comes to an end.
Driving the Appalachian Trail
From Georgia’s Springer Mountain to the lowest point on the entire trail at Bear Mountain, New York, this series follows the Appalachian Trail by car — where to stop, where to get out and hike a little, and the history hiding in every gap along the way. Five parts in, and we’re just getting to New England.
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