New York State is located in the northeastern United States, with its core being New York City, the world's largest metropolis. Manhattan boasts world-class landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other attractions in the state include the majestic Niagara Falls, the serene Finger Lakes wine region, and the historic Saratoga Race Course with over a century of heritage. The cuisine is characterised by New York-style thin-crust pizza, bagels, pastrami sandwiches, cheesecake, and diverse immigrant dishes.