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State · Nova York e Nova Jersey
Nova York
New York goes far beyond Manhattan: the state includes the city, the Hudson Valley, the Finger Lakes, the Adirondack Mountains and, at the far west, Niagara Falls.
In the photo: Upper Falls and Genesee Arch Bridge, Letchworth State Park
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The state
Get to know Nova York
The state of New York stretches from the Atlantic, where the city sits, to the Great Lakes and the Canadian border. The capital is Albany, in the Hudson River Valley; New York City, in the south of the state, is the largest in the country and the most common gateway for travelers arriving from Brazil to the East Coast.
New York City is divided into five boroughs. Manhattan has Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building and the 9/11 memorial; Brooklyn lies across the bridge; and the Statue of Liberty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises on an island in the bay. Museums range from the Metropolitan to the MoMA and the Guggenheim, Frank Lloyd Wright’s building also on the UNESCO list, and Broadway concentrates the musical theaters.
At the far west, about 650 km from the city, are Niagara Falls on the border with Canada. On the American side, Niagara Falls has the country’s oldest state park, with boat tours that get close to the falls, and Buffalo, about 30 km away, has the airport and early-20th-century buildings.
Between the two ends, the Hudson Valley has mansions and art museums, the Finger Lakes have wineries along long, narrow lakes, and the Adirondacks make up the largest protected area in the contiguous United States. On the table are slice pizza, bagels, pastrami and the spicy chicken wings that originated in Buffalo.
Destinations
2 destinations in Nova York
Cities
3 cities in Nova York in the guide
Nova York
Buffalo
Buffalo sits at the eastern end of Lake Erie and offers more than the Niagara Falls airport. The Martin House showcases Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, the Buffalo AKG brings together art, and Canalside reconnects the downtown with the water.
Nova York
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, in New York State, is the town on the American side of the falls. Niagara Falls State Park concentrates viewpoints, Goat Island, the Maid of the Mist boat and the Cave of the Winds walkways, with walking routes between the town and the riverbank.
Nova York
Nova York
New York occupies islands and shores linked by bridges and subway. Manhattan contains Central Park, Times Square, the Met, MoMA and Guggenheim museums, Broadway and the embarkation for the Statue of Liberty; crossing the Brooklyn Bridge changes the city’s view.
When to go
Spring (April to June) and fall (September to November) usually offer the most pleasant weather; in October the leaves change color in the Hudson Valley and the Adirondacks. Summer tends to be hot and humid, and is the busiest season at Niagara Falls. Winter is cold with snow, and December draws visitors for New York City’s Christmas decorations.
Getting there
New York City has two airports in the state, JFK and LaGuardia (LGA), and is also served by Newark (EWR) in New Jersey. Connections from Brazil may be direct or involve a stop, depending on the season and the airline. Check before you buy. For Niagara Falls there are flights to Buffalo (BUF), Amtrak trains and buses from New York. Albany is about two and a half hours by train, traveling up the Hudson Valley.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions about Nova York
Can you go from New York to Niagara Falls in one day?
In one day it’s tiring: it’s about 650 km, or roughly seven hours by car each way. The usual option is to fly to Buffalo, half an hour from the falls, and spend one or two nights in the area.
Which airport should I choose for New York City?
JFK, in Queens, handles most international flights and has the AirTrain connection to the subway and trains. LaGuardia mainly serves domestic flights. Newark, in New Jersey, also serves Manhattan and has a train to Penn Station.
How many days should you stay in New York?
Five to seven days allow you to see Manhattan at a relaxed pace, cross the Brooklyn Bridge, visit the Statue of Liberty and attend a Broadway musical. Those who want to visit large museums like the Metropolitan, or take trips to the Hudson Valley, will need more time.
Do you need a car in the state of New York?
In the city, no: the subway runs day and night and traffic is heavy. For the Hudson Valley, the Finger Lakes and the Adirondacks, a rental car makes travel easier because public transport is sparse outside the cities.