Spanning the 375-acre Empire Expo Center, the Great New York State Fair attracts approximately one million visitors annually, and is the third largest state fair in the United States. The 12-day festival begins at the end of August and ends on Labor Day each year. In addition to rides, games and food, the fair also boasts a circus, petting zoo, strolling performers and daily parades. Visitors can also peruse numerous health, agricultural and arts and crafts exhibits. Entertainment is in no short supply with nightly concerts and several agricultural, culinary and art competitions, including the butter and cheese sculpture competition.

If you happen to be in the capital city during your stay, do not miss the National Museum's collection of artefacts offering insight into Maldivian (at times turbulent) history. Interestingly, the museum building was designed and given to the island nation by China.

Tivoli park was once the grounds of a castle barely two kilometres from the historic centre of Mechelen. These days you can enjoy a quiet stroll here across the large expanses of grass, past ancient trees, a highly-scented rose garden, a herb garden and other delightful nooks. Now pure white again, in 1990 the famous Belgian artist Jan Fabre wrapped the castle in sheets of paper covered with ballpoint lines for which 150,000 blue pens were required! Since 1991 the mansion has housed a catering establishment specializing in parties, seminars and the like. Drinks, snacks and lunches are served to the general public in the adjoining orangery. Small children will love meeting a whole variety of farm animals on the children's farm. Other attractions include the large bee colony and the educational nature trail where signs draw your attention to aspects of the park's history, fauna and flora.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art tells the evolving story of America by collecting, exhibiting, and preserving exceptional works that reflect the nation’s heritage and creative potential. Its renowned collection features everything from Norman Rockwell to Andy Warhol, housed in a stunning Moshe Safdie architectural masterpiece surrounded by 120 acres of lush, natural beauty. Explore this inspiring space where art and the outdoors come together.