New York is one of the most popular states in America and a number of people of all ages dream of one day seeing everything that the state has to offer. Most people want to get right in the thick of things and take in everything that Manhattan, the city that never sleeps, has to offer. Sure, everyone is aware of New York City's world famous attractions like The Statue of Liberty, Times Square, The Empire State Building, and Metropolitan Museum of Art. But there are a lot of other fantastic things you can do in New York that will suit a variety of tastes, whether you are a visiting Toronto architect or a real estate agent who just bought a home just outside of Manhattan. The opportunities are endless.

The Time Warner Center is an elegant experience for anyone visiting New York. Located on the Columbus Circle and right next to the beautiful Central Park, the Time Warner Center is a downtown mall that allows you to take in the best Manhattan has to offer, not a place where you find wall lettering when doing renovations. It houses over fifty high end shops and two of the best restaurants in the city. It is the perfect place to pick up groceries for a Central Park picnic or to grab a gourmet cup of coffee while you wait to wait to attend a conference with Dennis Gartman as the keynote speaker.

Another great area of Manhattan to see is the West Village. It's a neighborhood that is often overlooked by visitors but it appears virtually untouched since the nineteenth century and will only take an hour or so out of your jam-packed day. It's not the kind of place where you can get cash for gold jewelry but you can visit the Jefferson Market Courthouse, a women's prison where Mae West was once held. Also, the West Village is known for its unique shops along Bleecker Street and the world famous Magnolia Bakery! You'll be able do a lot of historical sightseeing in the village, attend special food product launches and browse cool shops.

If you would rather do some more outdoorsy things and explore places outside of Manhattan and the downtown core, one place you should look into are the Howe Caverns that are located in upstate New York near Cobleskill. The Howe Caverns are a series of caves that you conveniently explore with a professional tour guide and are exceptionally breathtaking. If you are into wine and wine tasting, head towards the Hudson Valley area and the Finger Lakes regions for an abundance of vineyards and wineries. The Warwick Valley Winery is one of the most popular and is always loaded with tourists and wine lovers. Here, you can taste over a dozen different wines for a measly three dollars!

Whether you are looking for exciting downtown shops and restaurants, historical landmarks, or adventures in the great outdoors, the state of New York has something for everyone to enjoy.