Things to Do in Upstate New York

Niagara Falls has by far the most bookable tours in Upstate New York, most of them combining the Maid of the Mist boat and the Cave of the Winds walkways below the falls. Elsewhere, the region's best-known experiences are on the water and in the vineyards: Finger Lakes wine tours, Hudson River cruises and boat tours to the castles of the Thousand Islands.

The sections below pull the best-reviewed bookable tours for each region, with a link through to that region's full page of highlights. Many outdoor experiences here, from Adirondack hiking to Finger Lakes gorge trails, need no ticket at all, so use the area pages for the places worth seeing on your own.

Things to Do in Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Western New York

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Niagara Falls USA and Canada Tour W/ Boat, Cave & Skylon Tower

★ 4.9 (10,166 reviews) · 6 hr

From$190

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Ultimate Niagara Falls USA Tour W/ Boat Ride, Cave & Hotel Pickup

★ 4.9 (8,881 reviews) · 4 hr

From$125

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Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

★ 4.9 (3,975 reviews) · 3 hr

From$125

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Journey Behind the Falls: Entry Ticket

★ 4.3 (179 reviews)

From$24

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Things to Do in The Finger Lakes

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Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets

★ 4.7 (642 reviews) · 3 hr

From$25

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Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour

★ 4.7 (222 reviews) · 5 hr

From$263

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Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience

★ 4.9 (114 reviews) · 5 hr

From$258

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Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour

★ 4.8 (73 reviews) · 5 hr

From$265

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Things to Do in The Adirondacks and Lake George

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The Works Tasting Session (Wine, Whiskey or Cider)

★ 4.8 (120 reviews) · 1 hr

From$41

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Things to Do in The Hudson Valley and Catskills

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Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston

★ 4.5 (910 reviews) · 1.5 hr

From$43

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Llama/Alpaca Hike and Farm Tour

★ 4.8 (125 reviews) · 1.5 hr

From$71

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Sleepy Hollow Ghost Tour (Self-Guided Audio Driving/Walking Tour)

★ 3.5 (21 reviews) · 1.3 hr

From$10

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Catskills Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

★ 3.8 (11 reviews) · 2 hr

From$14

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Things to Do in The Thousand Islands

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Boldt Castle and 2 Nation Tour

★ 4.7 (907 reviews) · 3.5 hr

From$32

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The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour

★ 4.9 (638 reviews) · 5 hr

From$84

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St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour

★ 4.6 (110 reviews) · 2.8 hr

From$34

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1000 Islands Sunset Cruise from Clayton, NY

★ 4.5 (108 reviews) · 2 hr

From$27

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Tours, tickets, prices and reviews from Viator (a Tripadvisor company) and Tiqets — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Best in Upstate NY may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you.