New York Counties

The heart of the Adirondacks beats in Essex County, located in northeastern New York. Adirondack Park and Lake Placid are highlights here.

Franklin County sits at the top of New York state, bordering Canada. It’s a place where Adirondack wilderness meets small-town America.

Fulton County is a piece of upstate New York that’s wedged between the Adirondacks and the Mohawk Valley. The county seat is Johnstown.

Genesee County sits in the heart of western New York, midway between Buffalo and Rochester. It’s the place where Jell-o was invented.

Greene County is perched on the eastern edge of the Catskill Mountains in southeastern New York. Catskill is the county seat.

Hamilton County lies in the heart of the Adirondacks. It’s the least populous county in New York state because it’s mostly Adirondack Park.

Herkimer County stretches from the Mohawk Valley to the heart of the Adirondacks in central New York. The county seat is Herkimer.

Jefferson County is at the top of New York, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario. It has islands, lighthouses and military history.

Kings County, better known as Brooklyn, is the most populous county in New York state. It spans from the Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island.

Lewis County is in northern New York between the Adirondacks and the Tug Hill Plateau. It’s a place where everyone can find their niche.

Livingston County sits in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, just south of Rochester. Geneseo is the county seat.

Madison County sits between Syracuse and Utica. This county has a mix of small towns and scenic countryside, located in central New York.

Monroe County sits in western New York, straddling Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. It’s home to Rochester, the state’s third-largest city.

Montgomery County is in the heart of the Mohawk Valley. It’s a place where history comes alive at every turn. The Mohawk River winds through.

Long Island’s western half is home to Nassau County. It’s a mix of suburban area, coastal beauty, and laid-back beach vibes.