1. I Love New York By: Elinor Nichols

2. New York’s Seasons We have lots of wonderful seasons in New York. They are the best! Every season you can spend a lot of family vacations. The beautiful spring, nice warm summer, fun winter, and colorful fall provide lots of family times.

3. The state bush is the lilac bush. It is beautiful! It also has a beautiful smell! The beautiful smell and color, also attracts beautiful butterflies! It’s a two things in one! Come to New York if you want to see and smell it’s beauty!

4. State bird is the Eastern bluebird. It is very beautiful. It also has a beautiful birdsong. If you want to hear and see it’s beauty, you’ve got to come to New York!

5. WELCOMING YOU From hotels, country inns, bed & breakfasts to campgrounds, New York State is ready to accommodate you. It’s easy to find accommodations that meet your needs. From Long Island to the Greater Niagara Region and anywhere in between, you can select amenities that you are looking for. We offer reservation services for state campgrounds and privately-owned campgrounds that provide great rates. state campgrounds privately-owned campgrounds

6. Our state The device of arms of the State flag was adopted in 1778 and the present flag is a modern version of a Revolutionary War Flag. The original is at the Albany Institute of History and Art. Isn’t that awesome?! Our State Motto is: Excelsior (Ever Upward)

7. Wonderful memories From our majestic mountains, cities and lakes to our pastoral farmlands and vineyards, the Empire State has it all! Getaways in New York State provide memories for a lifetime.