New York City itself is many worlds, with one of its five boroughs--Manhattan--the
hub. Crammed in this island is every conceivable sight and experience of the
urban world. Rockland and Westchester counties, to the north, contain manicured
homes and estates. Branching off into the Atlantic is Long Island, with its
mix of farms, beaches, fishing villages, yacht clubs, and million-dollar estates.
North of New York City is the Hudson River valley. Cruise boats ply this scenic
river, and trains glide along the east bank from New York City to Albany and
points north and west. It's a region rich in history and legend, with century-old
inns, private boarding schools, the US Military Academy at West Point, the
Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, manors, and museums. (Courtesy
of Rand McNally http://www.randmcnally.com)