Moon New York State

Discover New York State in a New Way

Writer and New Yorker Julie Schweitert Collazo shares her expert perspective on the Empire State, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience.

Whether you're interested in exploring the iconic metropolis New York City or rural, natural regions such as Madison County and the Finger Lakes, Moon New York State has activities for every traveler. With itineraries like ?Day Trips from New York City? and ?Wild New York,? expertly crafted maps, gorgeous photos, and Julie's trustworthy advice, Moon New York State provides the tools for planning your perfect trip!

Moon New York State covers can't-miss sights and the best destinations including:

• New York City
• Long Island
• The Hudson Valley and the Catskills
• The Capital-Saratoga Region
• The Adirondacks
• The Finger Lakes and Thousand Islands-Seaway

Like most New Yorkers, Julie Schwietert Collazo took a long time to discover the state beyond ?the city so nice they decided to name it New York twice.? When she finally started exploring beyond the five boroughs while on assignment for the BBC, she discovered just how much of America's history can be traced back to New York. She also realized how incredibly diverse the state is, both culturally and geographically. From the Amish country in western New York to the watery Thousand Islands, New York State has so much for travelers to discover.

Together, Julie and her husband, Cuban-born photographer Francisco Collazo, have published work in TIME, Discover, National Geographic Traveler, Scientific American, and numerous other publications. They live in Long Island City with their two children, who both got their passports at one month of age and are accustomed to being packed up and buckled into the seat of a car, plane, or train at a moment's notice.