New York State is brat. If you’re down about your iconic brat summer coming to end, don’t worry. It’s now officially brat autumn in New York State, declared by none other than Charli xcx herself, who debuted her remix album “brat and it’s completely different but also still brat” at the Hudson Valley’s Storm King Art Center. Live your most authentic brat fall with this list of brat-coded activities in the Empire State. Photo credit: @abhiroop.rony on Instagram.  

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This 500-acre Hudson Valley destination is a favorite of Charli xcx, who launched her brat remix album with an epic listening party at the iconic sculpture park. Explore hundreds of one-of-a kind and unapologetically bold sculptures surrounded by spectacular foliage (the essentials of a brat fall). Arlene Shechet: Girl Group is a must-see showcasing six sculptures, each announcing their feminine presence with names like Dawn, Rapunzel, and Maiden May, and proposing a new direction within traditional constructed metal sculpture.  

Make Your Brat Green Dreams Come True

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You can’t have a brat fall without sprinkling some of the iconic brat green to your Insta feed! Check into the Catskills’ Roxbury Motel with vibrant green doors and rooms bursting with color, including the Wizard’s Emerald all-green room. While not exactly the same shade of green, Lady Liberty is still an icon, standing tall as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. Take a cruise out to Liberty Island and climb the pedestal or crown to see for yourself. 

Like What You See With 360 Degree Views

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360, when you’re on the top of an observation deck in New York State, you’ll like what you see. Bask in spectacular unobstructed views of the New York City skyline as you take a spin on Rockefeller Center’s brand new Skylift at the Top of the Rock. Rise three stories above the 70th floor observation deck on this revolving, open-air glass platform for a true 360-degree experience with jaw-dropping views of the greatest city in the world. Admire more skyline views from One World Observatory, Summit One Vanderbilt, and Edge. For a dramatic perspective of the iconic Niagara Falls, take in unobstructed views of the wild cascades and white water below at the observation tower.  

Jam Out to Club Classics

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From world-renowned musicians to rising stars, New York State is among the world’s best destinations for bumpin’ that beat. Put your hands up and dance at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden (where Charli xcx performed to a sold-out crowd), jam out on the grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, dance all night beachside at Northwell Health at Jones Beach, or listen to the state-of-the-art acoustics at the Bearsville Theater. Explore even more of New York State’s iconic concert halls, clubs, and festivals here. 

I might say something stupid at the National Comedy Center

Crack jokes, laugh until you cry, and say something stupid at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown. As one of New York’s funniest destinations, this award-winning institution features more than 50 immersive exhibits. Kick off your visit by creating your own Sense of Humor profile which follows you throughout your visit, presenting personalized content based on your comedic taste and preferences. Take the stage and perform a classic comedy routine from legends like Chris Rock and Ali Wong in Comedy Karaoke or put yourself in front of a (brat) green screen and transport into classic TV shows like “I Love Lucy” or “SNL” in Act The Part.

Everything is Romantic in New York State

Everything is romantic in New York State! Fall in love again and again on an autumn gateway filled with colorful foliage, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine, and charming villages. Follow winding roads as you inhale the crisp fall air on a scenic drive through the “forever wild” Adirondacks. Feel like you’re venturing into Italian wine country and plan a getaway to Sannino Vineyard Bed & Breakfast on Long Island’s North Fork. If you’re a romcom fanatic, New York is home to countless romantic movie locations featured in films like When Harry Met Sally and Serendipity.  

Rewind Through New York State History 

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Sometimes you just want to rewind. Travel back in time through New York State history and learn about the female icons who shaped our world as we know it today. Spend a weekend in Seneca Falls, home to the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848 and considered the birthplace of the women’s rights movement, where you can learn about leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Discover the courage of abolitionist Harriet Tubman at the Harriet Tubman National Historic Site and her historic home in Auburn. Explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s legacy at the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, the only one to be dedicated to a first lady, where you can take a guided tour of her Val-Kill cottage.          

New York Apples Make You Just Wanna Drive

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New York is the second-largest apple producing state in the country, producing around 29.5 billion bushels each year! Talk about a Big Apple. Spend a day picking apples at one of New York’s scenic orchards, many even feature other classic fall activities like hayrides and corn mazes, and serve up delicious fall treats like apple cider donuts. For the ultimate apple experience, follow along the Warwick Valley Apple Trail. If you prefer to sip on superb hard cider, “the apple don’t fall far from the tree,” New York is the largest producer of hard cider in the country! From Indian Ladder Farms in Capital-Saratoga to Becker Farms in Greater Niagara, enjoy a glass of refreshing cider in all corners of the state. 

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