With the middle of summer approaching, it is time to start thinking about planning last-minute trips to end summer with a bang. One place that offers plenty of last-minute getaways for families is New York State.
Great for Kids
Howe Caverns
Cool off 156 feet below the Earth’s surface at Howe Caverns, the largest in the northeast and New York State’s second-most visited natural attractions. For a 90-minute experience, take the Traditional Tour that includes exploration on foot and by boat. Wander through the labyrinth of the colorfully illuminated twists and turns of the rock corridors. During the boat tour on River Styx, travelers can get a closer look at the amazing rock formations the underground river carved. For a nighttime excursion, try the Lantern Tour, reservation-only on Friday and Saturday nights in the summer. The tour is only suitable for guests 16 years of age and older.
Rocking Horse Ranch
Head to Highland’s Rocking Horse Ranch, an all-inclusive resort featuring beautiful riding trails. Whether you are familiar with horses or it’s your first time, the ranch has you covered and guarantees you’ll go home with adventure-filled memories. If horseback riding isn’t your thing, you can also climb your way to the top of the rock-climbing tower or soar 25 feet in the air with the Super Bungee Jumpers.
Romantic Getaways
Trip to the Finger Lakes
Take a relaxed, romantic overnight trip, complete with an on-site spa, at the hospitality-driven La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro and Spa
in Ithaca. Guests can enjoy the quiet setting of the hotel’s expansive grounds. Spend your days exploring downtown Ithaca, stopping at South Hill Cider and Ithaca Beer Co., or exploring ButterMilk Falls State Park’s trails system.
For more last-minute trips to New York State, visit iloveny.com
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