New York roadside attractions

New York stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in New York—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsNortheast region5 attraction types
4Pop Culture
2Natural Oddity
2Weird Museum
1Historic Landmark
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
Ghostbusters FirehouseNew York CityPop Culture
Susan B. Anthony HouseRochesterHistoric Landmark
Baseball Hall of FameCooperstownPop Culture
Niagara wax museums and falls odditiesNiagara FallsClassic Roadside
Star Trek Original Series Set TourTiconderogaPop Culture
Big Red SpringSaratoga SpringsNatural Oddity
Ausable ChasmAusable ChasmNatural Oddity
House of Frankenstein Wax MuseumLake GeorgeWeird Museum
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz MuseumJamestownPop Culture
Old Rhinebeck AerodromeRhinebeckWeird Museum
The list

New York roadside attraction picks.

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Ghostbusters Firehouse in New York City
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New York City · Pop Culture

Ghostbusters Firehouse

A pop-culture pilgrimage stop in New York City for travelers who like their detours with a story they already know.

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Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester
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Rochester · Historic Landmark

Susan B. Anthony House

A history-rich stop in Rochester that adds depth and context to a state-by-state road trip.

Map search: Susan B. Anthony House Rochester New York

Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
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Cooperstown · Pop Culture

Baseball Hall of Fame

A pop-culture pilgrimage stop in Cooperstown for travelers who like their detours with a story they already know.

Map search: Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown New York

Niagara wax museums and falls oddities in Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls · Classic Roadside

Niagara wax museums and falls oddities

A throwback roadside attraction in Niagara Falls with the old-school charm The US Detour is built to celebrate.

Map search: Niagara wax museums and falls oddities Niagara Falls New York

Star Trek Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga
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Ticonderoga · Pop Culture

Star Trek Original Series Set Tour

A pop-culture pilgrimage stop in Ticonderoga for travelers who like their detours with a story they already know.

Map search: Star Trek Original Series Set Tour Ticonderoga New York

Big Red Spring in Saratoga Springs
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Saratoga Springs · Natural Oddity

Big Red Spring

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Saratoga Springs that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

Map search: Big Red Spring Saratoga Springs New York

Ausable Chasm in Ausable Chasm
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Ausable Chasm · Natural Oddity

Ausable Chasm

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Ausable Chasm that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

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House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George
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Lake George · Weird Museum

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum

A niche museum in Lake George with the kind of specific, surprising collection that makes road trips memorable.

Map search: House of Frankenstein Wax Museum Lake George New York

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in Jamestown
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Jamestown · Pop Culture

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

A pop-culture pilgrimage stop in Jamestown for travelers who like their detours with a story they already know.

Map search: Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Jamestown New York

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck
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Rhinebeck · Weird Museum

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

A niche museum in Rhinebeck with the kind of specific, surprising collection that makes road trips memorable.

Map search: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck New York

Article angle

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