New York state has many one-of-a-kind attractions for both in-state residents and tourists ranging from Niagara Falls State Park near Buffalo and Lake Placid in the Adirondacks to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning and the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. HGTV’s travel experts compiled a roundup of bucket list adventures in every state and the District of Columbia, but their choice for the Empire State might come as a bit of a surprise.
Here’s how New York state is represented.
What’s the most bucket list-worthy adventure in New York?
While upstate New Yorkers might not agree, HGTV lists the New York City Marathon as the Empire State’s bucket list adventure.
The marathon, which became the world’s largest ever in 2024 with over 55,000 total finishers, weaves through all five New York City boroughs over the 26.2 mile-course. It typically takes place on the first Sunday of November each year and runners start on Staten Island and finish in Central Park.
HGTV’s bucket list adventures in all 50 states
Thinking of traveling across the U.S. this summer? You might want to consider adding some of these spots to your list.
Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
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Reporting by Emily Barnes, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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