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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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Overview

Planning your trip

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

READ BEFORE YOU GO
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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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New York_TheManner_Rooftop_PR_0150.jpg
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
Exterior of the Langham, London.
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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New York_TheManner_Rooftop_PR_0150.jpg
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
(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC
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
History + Culture
NYC’s “City of Women” Map Renames Subway Stops for Female Figures
The reinterpreted chart depicts the city’s underground transportation system, dedicating each of its stations to famous women who lived in the area—among them Audre Lorde, Sylvia Rivera, Gloria Steinem, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
October 11, 2019 07:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
Travel Tales
For the Tuned-In Traveler, a Feast for the Ears Awaits in Jordan
When you take the time to listen, the country speaks through the buzz of bees, the hubbub of the market, the desert wind.
October 11, 2019 06:47 PM
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Ryan Knighton
Art + Architecture
Artist Lucy Sparrow’s Latest Creation Is a Felt Deli Pop-Up in New York City
The whimsical “deli” is fully stocked with 30,000 felt iterations of produce, meats, cheeses, and canned goods, all stitched by hand.
October 3, 2019 04:49 PM
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Sarah Buder
Air Travel News
I Took Uber Copter From Manhattan to JFK—Here’s What It’s Like
For $205, the 10-minute flight to the airport was worth it for the views alone but also was a huge time saver.
October 3, 2019 08:54 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Bars + Nightlife
8 Great U.S. “Bars à Vins”: Where to Drink Wine Like a Parisian Stateside
Wine lovers, rejoice: the French-style bar à vins, beloved especially in Paris as a casual, personality-driven neighborhood haunt for regular wine drinking, is staking a claim in the United States.
September 19, 2019 05:03 PM
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Lauren Sloss
Restaurants + Cafés
For a Taste of the Real Harlem, Eat Where the Locals Eat
The storied African American neighborhood has stubbornly weathered gentrification and become even more itself—with even more exciting restaurant options.
September 19, 2019 12:18 PM
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Khalid Salaam
Books
15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel
AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.
September 17, 2019 12:00 PM
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Sara Button
Books
Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit
Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.
September 16, 2019 06:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Books
5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel
Richard Kreitner takes readers on a journey to places that have inspired literature, poetry, nonfiction, and more. Here are some of his favorite book-inspired spots.
September 12, 2019 05:51 PM
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Brooke Porter Katz
Hotels
The Best NYC-Area Beach Town Is in New Jersey
With the splashy new Asbury Ocean Club Hotel—and several great restaurants, bars, and music venues—Asbury Park is where you want to spend your last few summer weekends.
September 5, 2019 11:30 AM
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Natalie Beauregard
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