• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 54475 square miles

• The Constitution - New York was the 11th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in New York - New York, Buffalo and Rochester

• New York State Motto - " Crescit eundo " the State Motto is translated as " It Grows as it Goes "

• Facts about the New York State Nickname - The Empire State

• Name of the State Song is " I love New York " the words of the song and music are by Steve Karmen

• Short History of New York - First explored by Samuel de Champlain and Henry Hudson, the region was claimed by the Dutch in 1624 but fell to the English in 1664-1667

• Origin of the name - Named after  the Duke of York and Albany, the brother of King Charles II of England in 1664

Best Places to Visit in New York
Where are the best places to visit in New York? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in New York? Visit interesting historical sites and places in New York during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in New York. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in New York!

Best Places to Visit in New York - Tourist attractions

• Empire State Building
  Statue of Liberty
  Seabreeze Amusement Park
  Hudson Valley Raptor Center
  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Best Places to Visit in New York - Historical Sites

• Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
  Crailo State Historic Site
  Johnson Hall State Historic Site
  Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
  Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of New York
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of New York:

• New York State Animal Symbol - Beaver (Castor canadensis)

• New York State Bird Symbol - Bluebird (Sialia sialis)

• New York State Flower Symbol - Rose

• New York State Insect Emblem - Ladybug (Coccinella novemnotata)

• New York Tree - Sugar Maple