New YorkAviation & Car Culture

New York has an aircraft carrier parked on the Hudson, a museum where Long Island's aviation pioneers are celebrated, and a racetrack in the Finger Lakes with nearly 80 years of road racing history.

4 aviation stops2 car destinations2 great drives

New York aviation

  • Intrepid Museum, ManhattanAn aircraft carrier with a Concorde, the Space Shuttle Enterprise, and dozens of aircraft.
  • Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden CityLong Island's aviation story, from Lindbergh's takeoff to the Apollo lunar module.
  • Old Rhinebeck AerodromePioneer and WWI-era aircraft flying in weekend airshows.
  • Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, HammondsportHonoring the early aviation and motorcycle pioneer in his hometown.

New York car culture

  • Watkins Glen InternationalThe home of American road racing, in the Finger Lakes.
  • Saratoga Automobile MuseumRotating exhibits in a historic bottling plant.

Best drives in New York

Taconic State ParkwayA scenic parkway through the Hudson Valley.
Great Lakes Seaway TrailAlong Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River.
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New York FAQ

Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in New York?
Start with Intrepid Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum, and Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. An aircraft carrier with a Concorde, the Space Shuttle Enterprise, and dozens of aircraft.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in New York?
Car people in New York head to Watkins Glen International, and Saratoga Automobile Museum. The home of American road racing, in the Finger Lakes.
What are the best scenic drives in New York?
Taconic State Parkway and Great Lakes Seaway Trail are two of the most popular. A scenic parkway through the Hudson Valley.
Does Prop & Piston ship to New York?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in New York.

Neighboring states

Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.