New York

It’s no wonder New York is one of the most visited states in the U.S. Home to New York City, one of the world’s great metropolises and a hub of art, culture, food, theater, and, well, almost everything, as well as beautiful nature like the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley, it’s truly a one-of-a-kind destination for travelers.

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Photo by Doug Young

Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip in New York.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
HOTELS
Heading to New York City? These are the best luxury hotels for every type of traveler in Manhattan—whether you’re hiding out, showing off, chasing restaurant reservations, or waking up next to Central Park.
From Montauk to Jackson Hole, a new wave of hotel openings is bringing fresh energy to iconic destinations through design-rich spaces rooted in local character and lore.
From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.
The hotels on this list are as thoughtful about accessibility as they are about design, going beyond compliance to make travel more comfortable and intuitive for disabled guests.
From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.
We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.
A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.
With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.
Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.
The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.
A local’s guide to must-visit piers, parks, breweries, beaches, and more across NYC’s boroughs—by water.
Just under 100 miles north of NYC, Accord is the ideal destination for those looking for a bucolic weekend getaway.
Would you try the world’s highest open-air building ascent? We tested out City Climb and are here to tell the tale.
What makes Canada so spectacular is more than what you might imagine. From Montreal’s bagels to the Northern Lights, these are the best places to visit in Canada to authentically immerse yourself in the country.
On a quiet corner in Brooklyn, a restaurant empowers refugees by teaching them culinary skills and the value of their own voice.
Opening October 21, Summit One Vanderbilt is full of multi-sensory experiences.
When Rēnata West moved from New Zealand to the U.S. in 2016, he discovered something unexpected: the path of his great grandmother, who had traveled the same route more than 100 years ago.
Follow a four-day ramble through scenic western New York to see some of the American architect’s most impressive works.
The first transatlantic JetBlue flights from JFK to Heathrow are finally operating.