Wow... that's a tall order, friend. I take it you aren't talking about the City. Hmmmm. When you take NYC out of the equation you really make it hard on folks. I was born and raised in the City and didn't get out much. What I know about upstate is limited to Ulster County. TBH I really don't think there would be huge amounts of difference between... say... Albany and Troy or Schenectady and Buffallo or Rochester.... what exactly are you looking for? I think you may want a guidebook. 50 Great Rides in Upper New York State or something like that. Good Luck. Why Albany? Do you have family there?
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