This Is The Most Beautiful Place In New York

Summer is synonymous with vacation and whether or not you have a family holiday planned already, the good news is you don’t have to travel outside of New York for a much-needed getaway. Certainly, the state is full of beautiful vacation destinations, but there is one location that stands out.

This month, Conde Nast Traveler says it did some digging and named the most beautiful place in every U.S. state.

“No state is the same, and each has its stars, the kind of sights that make you catch your breath and nearly veer off the highway,” Conde Nast writes. The magazine writes that the list “only scrapes the surface” of what the U.S. has to offer, so consider it as a starting point.

In New York, Conde Nast named Letchworth State Park the most beautiful place in the state.

Renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. It is located in Castile. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs — as high as 600 feet in some places — surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks, tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, a pool for swimming and hot air ballooning. Experiencing Letchworth by hot air balloon is unforgettable, as seen in the video clip.

If you want to go ballooning, make your reservations way ahead of time, because the tour is very, very popular.

Now, if you're willing to venture outside of NY — maybe take in the most beautiful place near relatives or friends or where you're already planning to vacation — here's the full list:

See the most beautiful place in every state via Conde Nast Traveler here.

PHOTO/ New York State Parks Department

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