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Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love

With everything from miles (and miles) of books to discussions with authors, these bookstores are our favorites for a reason.

April 23, 2020 09:54 AM

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Staff

Books

8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure

The ins and outs of Bulgarian shepherding, where Blackness meets shark biology, the charms of a Japanese bookshop: Welcome to your autumn reading journey.

September 4, 2024 07:01 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Books

A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany

In Italy’s most literary-minded region, a group of bookmakers, book restorers, and bookstore owners are preserving ancient traditions—and you can shop from afar.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Lisa Abend

The Santiago Calatrava-designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spans Dallas’ Trinity River.

Art + Culture

What a Local Artist Loves Most About Dallas

From eating tacos at a gas station to visiting an under-the-radar museum, art photographer Daniel J. Hale shares his favorite things to do and see in the city.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

Salsa parties take place on Sundays at Orchard Beach, one of the many public outdoor spaces in the Bronx.

Cities We Love

The Best Black-Owned Bronx Outposts According to Jon Gray

Ghetto Gastro co-founder Jon Gray shows us his favorite Black-owned outposts in his home borough, the Bronx.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Shanika Hillocks

Scene at ΟΙ ΣΥΜΠΕΘΕΡΟΙ with owner Thanos Vrettakis serving customers.

Spring 2026

The Most Subversive Neighborhood in Athens Is Also Its Tastiest

Long a refuge for anarchists and artists, Exarcheia today is a nexus for natural wine, moussaka sandwiches, and specialty craft stores at these locally loved shops.

April 28, 2026 03:04 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.

History + Culture

Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage

Poet laureate Glenis Redmond reveals the city’s best spots for dancing—and shares her tips on how to enjoy the city’s thriving literary and performing arts scenes.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

Books

Virus-Hit Paris Bookshop Shakespeare and Co. Appeals for Help

Founded by Sylvia Beach in 1919, Shakespeare and Co. became a creative hub for expatriate writers, including Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

November 6, 2020 11:29 AM

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Thomas Adamson

The guitar player from Everyday Everybody jumping mid-air while performing with his band at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

Bars + Nightlife

A D.C. Musician on the City’s Go-Go Roots, Favorite Venues, and Where to Eat After a Show

From clubs to coffee shops, discover the capital’s best spots to experience its local sound, thanks to Everyday Everybody.

Sponsored by washington.org

Cities We Love

NYC’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

A well-trafficked tourist circuit links sights like Central Park, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty. To discover the New York City the locals know, travel a little deeper.

May 20, 2022 12:41 PM

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John Newton

4 Days In

4 Days in Dallas: Stetsons, Samurai Armor, and Seriously Good Tex-Mex

Come for the cowboy hats and stay for the frozen margaritas—one Dallas local maps out the perfect long weekend.

March 4, 2026 10:26 AM

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Jonathan Thompson

Holiday Travel

13 Travel Gifts Under $25

Stocking stuffers to check off all the travelers on your list.

November 4, 2024 12:16 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side

Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

Airports are maddening. But they’re also magical, I think—even after getting stranded in one for eight hours.

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

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Heather Radke

Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.

Cities We Love

10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter

From cozy cafés to snowy adventures, Boston offers solo travelers a memorable winter escape.

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