11 Staggering Photos That Prove New York Is The Most Beautiful Place In The Whole Wide World

The beauty of New York is unparalleled, but when you've lived here for awhile, it can be easy to take for granted. Here are 11 photos that will remind you that you live in the most beautiful place in the world.

1. Nothing but breathtaking views for miles.

This view from John Boyd Thacher State Park is incredible. You'll find this park in Albany County, in Voorheesville.

2. Quiet little creek surrounded by autumn's splendor.

This photo was captured in Allegany State Park. It's just a tiny slice of the 64,800 acres in the park.

3. Rural bliss under a big, blue sky.

Folks think of New York City when they picture our state, but they're missing out on some of the truly enchanting parts - our rural farmland.

4. A tumbling, frothing waterfall in a peaceful setting.

This waterfall is located near Edinburg, by Lake Sacandage.

5. Spectacular clay cliffs and the powerful, spellbinding Atlantic.

The formations at Chimney Bluffs State Park were formed by glaciers, and over thousands of years have eroded into the unique pinnacles you see today.

6. This 260-foot waterfall in the Catskills.

Kaaterskill Falls cascades in two tiers in a jaw-dropping display of natural beauty. This is one of the oldest tourist attractions in the country, with visitors dating back to the early 1800s.

7. New York's man-made beauty leaves most awestruck.

Brilliant and bustling, Manhattan will always be beautiful in its own way. Central Park offers a respite from all that glass and concrete.

8. A peaceful resting place.

The Oakwood Cemetery in Troy is one of the nation's largest rural cemeteries, and it's a beautiful blend of mother nature and carefully-planned, groomed landscape.

9. The church of nature.

If you want to experience the wonder of our world, visit Cathedral Glen at Watkins Glen State Park. You don't have to be religious to find a spiritual experience here.

10. Expansive views of the ocean.

Hither Hills State Park in Montauk provides sweeping Atlantic ocean views and plenty of recreation.

11. Ausable Chasm and Rainbow Falls

The two mile-long Ausable Chasm is stunning, but when combined with the view of Rainbow Falls on its southern end, the view is even more magical.

What's your favorite scenic spot in New York? Share your photos with us in the comments!

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