Watkins Glen, New York

Stepping into Wakins Glen State Park, one can’t help but imagine walking through the gorges of Rivendell from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.

From the awe-inspiring gorges carved through hundreds of thousands of years to the “gorges” waterfalls that abound in the area, you won’t run out of amazing sights to explore.

Up state New York is also known for its local dairy. Be sure to sample the local cheeses and, in particular, decadent ice creams which are locally made from regional creameries.