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New York Essential Info

Overview

Of course, the state of New York has become synonymous with the city- because the Big Apple is such a big deal! But there's more to NY than just the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square! Head further upstate to see the powerful Niagara Falls, enjoy some local wines in the Finger Lakes, and check out the insane Eternal Flame Falls- something you'd never find in the city!

Basics

Best Time To Go

Apr-May, Sep-Nov

Current Weather

34 °F

Rain

Fun Facts

  1. Oneida, New York, is home of the world's smallest church with the dimensions of 51" x 81".
  2. The first railroad in America ran a distance of 11 miles between Albany and Schenectady in the state of New York.
  3. European settlers who brought seeds to New York introduced apples in the 1600s.
  4. The oldest cattle ranch in the US was started in 1747 at Montauk on Long Island, New York.
  5. New York was the first state to require license plates on cars.

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