Looking for your next New York State getaway but not sure which region fits your vibe? Let Labubu be your guide! The designer toys which have taken the world by storm each have their own personality, just like New York’s 11 diverse vacation regions. Whether you’re a nature lover, history buff, or city explorer, there’s a perfect spot for you. Photo Credit: @annam228 on Instagram.
1. Adirondacks
Labubu Match: Forest Fairy Tale Labubu
Why: The Adirondacks are all about forever wild forests, peaceful lakes, and rustic adventures. From a walk through treetops at the Wild Center and Wild Walk (pictured) to paddling through Ausable Chasm (AKA the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks), there are plenty of fairy tale adventures in this forested region of New York State.
2. Capital-Saratoga
Labubu Match: Luck Labubu
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Why: Try your luck and step back in time at the horse races at the iconic Saratoga Race Course (pictured) that put the Capital-Saratoga region on the world map. Remember to bring your fanciest hat, because fashion is just as big a part of the event. Be sure to also check out the restaurant scene and boutique shopping in downtown Saratoga Springs, and tour the grandeur of the New York State Capitol Building in Albany.
3. Catskills
Labubu Match: Fall In Wild Labubu
Why: Gear up and don that fisherman’s hat for an adventure in The Catskills, where American fly fishing (pictured) was born. You’ll see the mighty trout gracing many a farm and creek-to-table restaurant menu and you’ll learn more at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum. There’s plenty of wildlife to enjoy on the region’s mountainous hiking trails and the area makes for some stunning fall foliage drives.
4. Central New York
Labubu Match: Time To Chill Labubu
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Why: This overall-wearing labubu’s perfect adventure awaits in Cooperstown, a beloved small town tucked away in Central New York. From checking out old-timey village life at the Fenimore Farm and Country Village (pictured), to learning about the history of America’s favorite pastime at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, or relaxing with a drink in hand at the lakeside Otesaga Resort Hotel, there’s so much to love.
5. Chautauqua-Allegheny
Labubu Match: Hehe Labubu
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Why: If you like to laugh then you’re in for a treat, because this region is home to the National Comedy Center (pictured) in Jamestown. If you’re looking for summer plans, put a pin on your calendar for the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, which brings today’s best comedians together to make the funny every August.
6. Finger Lakes
Labubu Match: Green Grape Labubu
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Why: Did you know that white wines are made from green grapes? Famous for their Rieslings and other white varietals, wineries in the Finger Lakes region have been carving out a name for themselves on the global wine scene. But if Labubu is a zero-proof girly, no worries, because several wineries, including Billsboro Winery in idyllic Geneva, now offer a grape juice tasting. Imagine it now, just you and Labubu living it up lakeside. While you’re in the area, be sure to check out the region’s other claim to fame: waterfalls. Taughannock Falls (pictured at top) outside of Ithaca is the tallest in New York State, eclipsing even Niagara Falls with its impressive 215-foot stature.
7. Greater Niagara
Labubu Match: Toffee Labubu
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Why: You might know the Greater Niagara region for Niagara Falls’ dramatic vistas, but did you know it’s also where sponge candy (pictured), a chocolate-covered toffee variation, was invented? Stop by any candy shop in Buffalo for a taste, and be charmed by the city’s resurgent vibe. From touring the newly reopened Buffalo AKG Art Museum to cheering on the Buffalo Sabres during hockey season to exploring vibrant events at Canalside, you’ll find that there’s plenty to do and see.
8. Hudson Valley
Labubu Match: Trick-or-Treater Labubu
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Why: Trick-or-treaters young and old have fallen in love with the village of Sleepy Hollow, located in the Hudson Valley, less than an hour away from New York City. Known as the setting of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” you can visit the author’s final resting place, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, traverse woodlands like those the horseman may have encountered in Rockefeller State Park Preserve, and even catch a sighting of the headless horseman himself at seasonal events (pictured). As far as treats go, don’t miss the mega-popular Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, which lights up thousands of intricately-carved pumpkins each fall, or the year-round tour of Kykuit, the Rockefeller family’s Gilded Age hilltop estate.
9. Long Island
Labubu Match: Be Fancy Now
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Why: Between celebrity spotting in the Hamptons, luxe shopping at the Americana Manhasset, or touring the opulent Gatsby Mansions on Long Island’s Gold Coast, you can get as fancy as you want on a getaway to this region.
10. New York City
Labubu Match: Hope Labubu
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Why: What’s “Big Into Energy” and has everything you can possibly need to meet every desire? NYC! Like this Labubu, the city that never sleeps is bold, eclectic, fast-paced, fashion-forward, and, in a word, unmatched. From $1.50 slice pizza to Michelin-star restaurants, street performers to Broadway musicals, quirky exhibits to world-class museums, and everything in between, New York City has something for every taste and budget thanks to a patchwork of vibrant, diverse communities that call the city home. If you can’t find it here, you won’t find it anywhere.
11. Thousand Islands-Seaway
Labubu Match: Love Labubu
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Why: This water-filled region, known for boating, castles, and island hopping, is perfect for falling in love. Let your heart wander to the Rhineland-style Boldt Castle to discover an epic love story. Surprise your special one with a royal experience by booking an overnight stay at Scottish-inspired Singer Castle (pictured) to reserve the whole palace just for you and your sweetheart.
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