New York Named a Top State for Best Outdoor Concerts in US

Spring is here and, soon, it will be time to catch some of the biggest names in music at their outdoor concerts.

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Some acts heading to our neck of the woods include Warren Zeiders, who will be rocking the Summer Concert Series at Beak & Skiff on June 19.

Of course, one of the biggest music events is the upcoming New York State Fair, where artists like O.A.R., Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, and more performing at the Chevrolet Music Series.

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These examples are just a sliver of all the music events heading to New York State this spring and summer.

New York Among Best States for Outdoor Concerts

A new report from Hellotickets looked into the states that had the best and worst outdoor concert venues. In all, the report aimed to identify the states that offer the best outdoor concert experiences.

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Factors included spring and summer rainfall amounts, ticket prices, number of concerts on the calendar, and average temperatures.

All that being said, it's no wonder why New York managed to snag a spot in the top 5.

In fact, New York finished in fourth place overall and it was largely carried by New York City. The report found in the Big Apple alone, it has the most outdoor concerts coming up.

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The state also ranked highly for its ticket prices, which average around $45.12 a pop.

The one thing that prevented New York from actually getting the number one spot was the weather.

Here's the top 10 best states for outdoor concerts.

California
New Mexico
Rhode Island
New York
Oregon
Nevada
Washington
Maryland
Delaware
Illinois

Do you think New York deserves the high praise?

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Seven Upstate NY Forts and One Epic Military Museum. You Should Go!!

For history lovers and military buffs, there is just so much to see, explore, and re-live in Upstate New York. This gallery focuses on seven historic forts in our Upstate region. PLUS, we have also added the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga. It is incredible!

All are open to the public, and all have an active calendar of events for the public to enjoy. From exhibits, guest speakers, re-enactments, and other special events. These bastions of our democracy have stood the test of time and are ready to welcome a new generation of visitors this year.

The locations of these forts range from the Adirondacks to the western frontier of New York, and everywhere in between. Each fort is described in this gallery with a link to their social media sites so you can prepare a visit with all the directions and data you need. Tens of thousands will visit these historic places this summer and we encourage you to do the same!

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