New York City may be the Big Apple yet there is more to a family vacation in New York State than the glitz and glamour of the Empire City. Here are few treasures from the trove. View the voluminous Niagara Falls. Eyeball gorgeous gorges and great fall foliage in the area of the state known as Finger Lakes. Head to the Adirondack Mountains for every kind of outdoor recreation. Visit the Catskills and, in addition to discovering mysterious mountains, learn about the land of Rip Van Winkle. Pick apples and pick up history in the Hudson Valley. Take in beaches and boardwalks on Long Island. End the trip in New York City and let kids plan visit.