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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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Planning your trip

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

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Art + Culture
University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art, Often for Free. Here Are 10 of the Best in the U.S.
You don’t have to go to Bilbao or Arles to see a Frank Gehry-designed museum.
August 26, 2026 12:18 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Where to Travel Next
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August 25, 2026 07:22 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Hotel News + Openings
After 7 Years Away, a Luxury Hotel Returns to NYC, This Time with Rooftop Cocktails and a Wellness Suite
August 12, 2026 04:25 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The William Vale
The William Vale
Hotels We Love
Brooklyn’s Best Hotels, from Warehouse Lofts to Waterfront Retreats
August 7, 2026 10:40 AM
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Deanna Ting
The Erie Basin Marina in Buffalo, NY
Cities We Love
Why Buffalo, New York, Is Back on the Travel Map
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HOTELS
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Hotels We Love
The Best Luxury Hotels in Manhattan for Every Kind of New York Trip
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.
June 23, 2026 06:41 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
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Hotel News + Openings
How One Hospitality Group Is Reviving Classic Hotels in Beloved Summer Destinations
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.
May 27, 2026 01:39 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
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Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
Hotels We Love
The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required
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.
April 15, 2026 03:16 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA. PHXDR
JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA. PHXDR
Hotels We Love
From French Polynesia to Paris, These 11 Hotels Around the World Are Getting Accessibility Right
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.
April 3, 2026 02:01 PM
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Kelly Dawson
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Hotels
The Hotel Brand That Transformed Modern Hospitality
From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.
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Stay Here Next
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings
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.
February 11, 2026 12:28 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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Hotels We Love
These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC
A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.
February 6, 2026 08:13 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
Hotels We Love
America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter
With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.
January 13, 2026 12:55 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Hotels
Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite
Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.
December 22, 2025 01:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Hotels
What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.
October 3, 2025 12:09 PM
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John Wogan
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Air Travel News
Emirates Has $878 Flights for Two This Valentine’s Day—but You’ll Have to Act Fast
Dreaming of a romantic getaway to Milan, Bali, or Athens? Don’t miss these two-for-one deals to those destinations (and more) on one of the world’s best airlines.
February 10, 2020 05:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Restaurants + Cafés
How to Eat the Best of Tokyo Without Leaving New York City
A new restaurant from Tokyo’s yakitori master recently opened on the Lower East Side.
January 13, 2020 12:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Museums + Galleries
New York City’s Latest Photography Museum Aims to “Inspire a More Conscious World”
Housed in a landmark Renaissance revival building in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Fotografiska New York will showcase rotating exhibits that focus on human issues and global cultures.
December 13, 2019 01:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
Holiday Travel
A Genuine French Christmas Market Just Opened in the Middle of New York
For the first time ever, France shipped 30 wooden chalets directly from Alsace to Manhattan to recreate what you’d find at the traditional European Christmas markets in Strasbourg or Colmar.
December 6, 2019 06:54 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Museums + Galleries
In-Depth Auschwitz Exhibit Remembering the Holocaust Gets Extended Run Due to Overwhelming Demand
Through recovered artifacts, photographs, and personal items from the Nazi concentration camp, as well as firsthand testimonies from Holocaust survivors, the exhibition in New York City attempts to shed light on the dangers of xenophobia.
October 31, 2019 02:25 PM
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Sarah Buder
Art + Architecture
OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life
Fans of the hit show can tour the wacky town at a new pop-up exhibition.
October 25, 2019 12:32 PM
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Billie Cohen
Tips + News
Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars
A Brooklyn wine bar owned by LCD Soundsystem’s frontman and a restaurant 30 miles outside of the city both earned stars in the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide New York City.
October 24, 2019 12:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Art + Architecture
Inside New York City’s Newly Renovated Museum of Modern Art
Now open to the public after a $450 million expansion, the 90-year-old institution features far more than an impressive redesign: It reimagines the modern museum-going experience.
October 21, 2019 04:05 PM
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Sarah Buder
Books
New J.D. Salinger Exhibit Offers a Rare Glimpse Into Author’s Life
The free exhibition, which runs through January 19 at the New York Public Library, is the first time manuscripts, personal effects, and more from the author’s archive will be shared with the public.
October 21, 2019 12:48 PM
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Hillel Italie
Tips + News
You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now
From now until January 5, the iconic NYC company is partnerning with a hotel for an overnight experience—“Big” piano included.
October 14, 2019 03:43 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
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