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For most, any trip to the Empire State starts or finishes in its iconic metropolis: New York City. However, if you confine your travels only to the five boroughs there's a considerable amount you're missing out on.

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American Museum of Natural History
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Frick Collection
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Planning Tools

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Best Places to Visit

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Best Time to Visit

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Things to Know

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Transportation

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Free Things to Do

A hidden place in upstate New York where you can find chickadees and fairies? That’s just one of the many free things to do outside the city.

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Money and Costs

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