When was the last time you took a ride just for the fun of it? Take some time out to explore New York and enjoy our beautiful scenery while someone else shows you around. You have lots of choices when it comes to excursions throughout the state.
If you want to catch a ride that will take you places, choose from the many motorcoach tours here. Hop aboard a double-decker bus that will show you the best of New York City or travel upstate to discover our state's vast natural beauty.
Or board a ship. On waterways from the Hudson River to the Great Lakes, New York’s many
boat excursions offer fantastic views on lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises. You can catch a breeze on paddleboats like the
Lauren Kristy, a turn-of-the-century riverboat sailing from
Long Island, or the
Summer Wind cruising Chautauqua Lake. The amphibious
Aqua Ducks tour rolls through
Albany's historic neighborhoods and then splashes into the Hudson for a water view.
Some excursions will take you to mountaintops. In the
Adirondacks, year-round excursions climb to the top of Little Whiteface on
The Cloudsplitter, one of the most scenic gondola rides in North America. Historic railroads offer nostalgic trips with
scenic views. You can see the
Catskills from an open-air car on the Delaware & Ulster Railroad or reserve dinner with first-class service on their Rip Van Winkle Flyer excursions.
For a unique perspective, check out New York’s hot-air balloon and soaring options. You can float above the Hudson Valley with outfits like Fantasy Balloon Flights or glide over the Finger Lakes in a sailplane from the Harris Hill Soaring Center.
Of course you can also see New York on foot. A
walking tour gives you a great introduction to a place, whether it’s a fascinating city, a spectacular
landmark or a
natural wonder. You’ll learn interesting details, enjoy close-up views and get some exercise at the same time.