State of New York (NYS) - almost the most famous state of America. For the millions of immigrants who came to America from the eighties of the 19th century, the Statue of Liberty, which crowned the island of Liberty in New York, symbolized America itself and their American dream of freedom, the opportunity to achieve for themselves and their families a better, Opportunities
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How to get here
The City of New York is the largest transport route not only state, but also the United States as a whole. In New York itself and in the suburbs, there are three major airports: J. Kennedy, La Guardia and in Newark. Direct flights from Moscow to New York are daily operated by Aeroflot and Delta airlines throughout the year, Transaero operates direct flights 3 times a week (in the summer season 4 times a week). Travel time averages 10 hours
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Geography
New York State is located in the north to the east of the USA on the Atlantic coast, at the border with Canada. Its area is 141 thousand square meters. km: New York is the largest of the Mid-Atlantic states. It is not only the mainland of North America, the state of the island includes the island of Long Island. The state administrative center is the city of Albany, but the state is associated with the largest city not only in the vicinity, but also one of the world's largest megacities - the city of New York - the financial center of the United States.
By population (about 20 million people) the state occupies the third line among the rest of the United States, second only to California and Texas. In total, the state has about 85% of the urban population, and 60% of the population - from the city of New York. Other major cities in the state are Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Binghamton, Sinektadi, Syracuse, Utica, but they are mostly industrial centers, while the city of New York is not only an economic and business center, but also the tourist heart of the state.
Nature of the State of New York
New York State has access to the Atlantic Ocean in the southeast, and to the west - to the lakes of Erie and Ontario. Approximately 13% of the state is occupied by rivers and lakes, the main rivers are the Hudson, connected to the system of Great North American lakes, and the St. Lawrence River, Mohawk, Susquehanna. In the northwest, on the shores of Ontario and Long Island, predominantly lowlands.
A considerable part of the state is occupied by the spurs of the Appalachians. The highest point is the Adirondack mountains in the north-east (1628 m), the edge of the Appalachian plateau in the south-west is noticeably lower and reaches 656 m (Allegheny mountains). There is much in the state of coniferous and mixed forests.
New York State Climate
The climate of the state is moderate, humid. In the southeast, it is softer and more humid, in the mountains it is continental. Average monthly temperatures from 0-8 degrees in winter to 23 degrees in summer. Precipitation rate is about 800-1000 mm per year
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of the State of New York
The main flow of tourists in the state is directed to the city of New York. It is the city of the greatest skyscrapers, museums, art galleries, theaters, scenic parks and a fantastic mixture of cultures. However, the state tourist places are not limited, although this route is the most popular and popular.
North of New York is the Hudson Valley with magnificent landscapes and small cozy towns. On the western shore of the Hudson is the Harriman State Park, a popular holiday destination for local and foreign visitors with walking tours and swimming in picturesque lakes.
The nearby Bear Mountain Park, no less popular with nature lovers: it is primarily the Trailside Park Museum and Zoo, which is a part-time shelter for rescued animals.
Nearby is the famous military academy West Point (operating since 1802), and the homonymous campus is an impressive collection of buildings from red brick and gray stone. Despite the status of the current ones, they are historical monuments and they are guided by them.
South-east begins the wildest natural park of the eastern coast - Adirondack. Created in 1882, it occupies 2.5 million hectares of virgin forest and sandy shores. There are many lakes here (this is one of the most popular places for sport fishing in the country!) And almost a hundred ski resorts, including the famous Lake Placid, Hunter Mountain and Saratoga Springs. The same Saratoga Springs, by the way, is not only a ski resort, but also a famous balneological resort, which was the most popular in the 19th century.
In addition to natural and national parks, in the state of New York, you can visit the resort town of Hampton (its suburb East Hampton with the historical lighthouse Montauk is considered one of the most beautiful places on the coast), the city of Lockport with its complex of the Aryan locks and the Indian settlements of Southampton. Preferred for a more traditional holiday is the numerous resort towns in the Catskill Mountains, Kittatinni and Shongum.
Niagara Falls is located on the territory of the state - not the largest but the most famous and replicated waterfall in the world, representing a cascade of American, Bridel-Vale and Keeneyen-Falls
Fans of history and thematic museums will certainly like the house museum of George Eastman, the inventor of Kodak film and camera, and the International Museum of Photography in Rochester.
We also recommend e visit the picturesque city of Woodstock, known not only as a rock festival (Woodstock Music and Art Festival), which actually takes place 60 km to the south of the city, on one of the farms of Bethel, but also by masters of art.
In addition, in the capital of the state - the city of Albany - the main decorations of which are the Rockefeller-Empire State Plaza and the State Museum of the State (the oldest and largest museum of its kind in the country).
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