New York Overview

New York State is one of the three largest states and houses the #1 city in the U.S., New York City of course. With a combined estimated population of about 19 million people, the state and city are both famous for welcoming foreigners and visitors alike. Some of the other well known cities include Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse and its capital, Albany. Despite the urban area’s often portrayed about the states major city, the majority of the state is actually comprised of farms, forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. Visit the Niagara Falls, Hudson River or the Appalachian Valley and experience the natural beauty of the state first hand.

Places of interest in New York City include the Empire State building, the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and Central Park. There are way too many places in both the entire state and its city to name them all. But if you are a first time visitor, be sure to indulge yourself with a slice of pizza at any one of the dozen or so pizzeria’s that can be found in the city which is also well known for its entertainment, shopping stores, restaurants and night life.