I have been to New York City so far and I gotta say, it sucks. I don't understand why anyone would live there on purpose. There is garbage stacked on the sidewalks taller than me. There are rats that would make cats scared. Meanwhile, the Hudson valley is gorgeous and the Catskill Mountains are absolutely amazing. Buffalo and the surrounding areas were quite lovely. I would absolutely return. Niagara Falls was one of the best things I've ever done.